I'd like to match my 63' steering column and wheel to my newly dyed dash. I can't find a spray paint (can) that matches the dash or the windshield moulding nicely, so I was wondering if I could "dye" the steering column and wheel...? Will it stick and stay on the metal ??
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quote:Originally posted by jackb
I'd like to match my 63' steering column and wheel to my newly dyed dash. I can't find a spray paint (can) that matches the dash or the windshield moulding nicely, so I was wondering if I could "dye" the steering column and wheel...? Will it stick and stay on the metal ??
Chip
'63 Cruiser daily driver
'57 Packard wagon on the road!Chip
'63 Cruiser
'57 Packard wagon
'61 Lark Regal 4 dr wagon
'50 Commander 4 dr sedan
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quote:Originally posted by jackb
The dye is in a spray can...I have to admit, my dye job on the dash came out excellent for my 1st try..
Chip
'63 Cruiser daily driver
'57 Packard wagon on the road!Chip
'63 Cruiser
'57 Packard wagon
'61 Lark Regal 4 dr wagon
'50 Commander 4 dr sedan
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I would get matching paint for the wheel and column.
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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What Gary said. Dye is formulated to adhere to porous materials, which your steering column is not. Some auto paint stores may have the formula for the correct interior paint color. Or if you want to exactly match the uphostery dye color, spray some on a white piece of paper and have the paint supplier match that color. The steering column should be semi-gloss, while the steering wheel should be high gloss paint.
Skip Lackie
Washington DCSkip Lackie
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Spray some out on some vynil, then take the sample to an Automotive Paint Store, have them match it. They should be very close. The dye will not stick to the metal very long!
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