Restoring faded black interior panels. (Page 1/1)
nitroheadz28 APR 14, 05:39 PM
The door panels on my 95 Trans Am have seen better days, I'm wondering what the best option is for restoring them to their original ebony color?

I've heard that the common products like "Back to Black" and whatnot don't work and will make it worse. I've heard good things about SEM dye, but I'd like to avoid painting/ dying if I could. Whats the way to go? Thanks!
1fast2m4 APR 14, 10:08 PM
I've always had good luck with the "natural finish" armoral just like regular armoral but not crazy ape $#!t shiny & greasy looking.
AusFiero APR 28, 05:53 AM
I have found black and grey bumper restoration paints work great on interiors too. I have used them on interior plastics, exterior plastics, even rubbers.
deceler8 APR 28, 09:01 AM
If they are a hard black plastic, might try wiping them down with Xylol, which is a solvent available at most home centers. Applied with a paper towel it will "melt" away the surface layer of the plastic.

Try a small area first to see if you get the desired results. Worked wonders on the hard gray interior pieces of my Fiero.

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rogergarrison MAY 03, 07:31 PM
SEM or other plastic/vinyl sprays will work, but wont last all that long on areas of high wear like armrests. If you use anything oily like Armor All, it might not cover it and you wont be able to paint or glue anything over it. That said, those panels look like gray to me, I dont see any black...maybe its the lighting. 'IF' the panels are black, you could try using Black Convertible Top Restorer. Its in the same section of auto supply with waxes and dressings. It makes my Sebrings black top look brand new. Wear gloves and dont get it on clothes or upholstery...its nasty stuff and comes with its own applicator. You wipe it on, let it dry and buff excess with a clean cloth. It works like scuff coat for shoes.

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