I want to re dye the (interior) vinyl trim around the rear window of my '79.

I used Dupicolor adhesion promoter,it's a clear primer,works great,just make sure you clean the part real well b-4 using it.I used Fantastic and a fine Scotch -Brite pad,rinse with water,dry it completely,then the primer,then 2 or 3 coats of color.let it flash good b-4 next coat,dont get the paint to thick,it will cover up the artificial leather grain in the plastic.let it dry for 4 or 5 hours and WA-LA brand new part

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Thanks Ron!

Kevin,

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I have done a lot of vinyl and the key is removing all of the old vinyl cleaner residues, i.e. armorall, silicon, etc.  I have used SEM brand products, but most important is their Vinyl Prep #38344.  Its also amazing how it restores some of the pliability to old, hardened vinyl.  You must first, however, test it on an inconspicuous spot as it will oversoften some types of vinyl and you wind up with something that looks kinda wrinkled but where it does work, its amazing.

pdupler,

What about the hard plastic trim pcs?

I've been wanting to do the same thing with the vinyl pieces around my rear window.  It looks like the PO tried to refinish a couple of pieces and messed the up.   I found this document on the SEM website.

I looked in to the SEM product at a local automotive paint supplier. I was told it may actually damage the material from an older vehicle.  No harm, No foul.

KDADDY,

I used the spray can and just did my best at going with the contour of the bends in that large rear piece.