Redye plastic?

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    Ok so I've been searching for about an hour because I like to try to find information on here myself before I ask a question. BUT I can't find the best way to redye/repaint the plastic parts in my interior. They are black and as of now I want to keep them that way. However they are faded and scratched up and this just isn't acceptable. So if someone could point me in the right direction toward a thread about it or explain it on here I would appreciate it. Maybe someone with experience could write up a thread step by step and have it stickied? THANKS in advance.
     
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    I used SEM color coat from my paint supplier.
     
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    paint

    I used SEM trim paint on the hard plastic.
     
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    I've heard of using the vinyl paint. Does it do a good enough job? I suppose since im going black on top of black it wouldnt take much and wouldnt be as noticeable if it rubbed through a little. I've started my interior rebuild and as per always doing hours upon hours of research before I start anything :bsod:
     
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    The SEM stuff is good, just clean good it will last a long time.
    It comes in spray can. The trim black is low gloss looks like new
     
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    I cleaned mine with rubbing alcohol first, then sprayed it, now if you can use your fingernail and scratch the panels leaving a gouge or mark you will need to do something else, the SEM won't stay on the powdery surface, well it will but the surface turns loose underneath it.
     
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    Any idea on a general price for just getting some new/better condition ones? Because I did notice that I can scratch it with my fingernail and it leaves a powdery resedue under my nail...:(
     
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    Post to the wanted section in the classifieds, I have some rear panels but they have the slot for the seatbelts in them, not sure of the year.
     
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    The ones with the slot for the seatbelt are probably 72-73. Mine have the retractable seatbelts but before I buy any I want to decide on what I'm doing with the back seat. I'm thinking of going with a custom seat. I've seen the rear seat out of an eagle talon put in a maverick and it looks pretty good. I'm just nervous about taking on TOO big of a project right now because I'm also building a 65 ford f100 and need to evenly distribute the work.
     
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