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Old 01-23-2002 | 10:52 PM
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From: Caldwell,ID
Car: 2005 BMW 545i
Engine: 4.4L N62B44
Transmission: 6spd auto
Axle/Gears: Rotating
uh... can I get some help here

yeah yeah yeah I know it's not thirdgen.... but you can still give me a hand


looking to change the color of my interior on my car to black from the gray crap

outside of the car is red and think it would look a lot better with the black inside


but my problem is I dont want to replace the whole dash with a black one

how hard is it to try to dye it another color and would it hold up
or do I need to just fork up the cash and buy a black dash?
Old 01-23-2002 | 11:09 PM
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If the dash is plastic or vinyl, use VHT vinyl dye. I changed my parts from grey to black with excellent results for 3 years now. Just make sure the part you are painting is clean, clean, clean or the paint will peel. As always, follow the directions on the can.
Old 01-23-2002 | 11:21 PM
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From: Caldwell,ID
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how much for the stuff and where can I get it?
Old 01-23-2002 | 11:28 PM
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From: Caldwell,ID
Car: 2005 BMW 545i
Engine: 4.4L N62B44
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oh yeah another thing
I need to replace the carpet since it is worn and torn in a few places but the head liner is in perfect shape

should I still go ahead and replace it or can I get it to match by using some sort of dye on that?
Old 01-24-2002 | 01:31 PM
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I got the VHT spray paint from Summit I think, about $10 a can. By the way to do it right you should pull the dash out of the car. It will be so much easier and it is the only way to really clean it right. Use formula 409 or por15 marine clean to clean it and rinse very, very well. Wear rubber gloves while handling the piece becuase the oil from your fingerprint with not let the paint stick.
As for the carpet, you can buy dye for it, but then it will just be dyed worn and torn carpet. Also because the carpet takes so much abuse I wouldn't dye the carpet. Replace the carpet with a color you want.
Old 01-24-2002 | 03:45 PM
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I was refering to just dying the headliner
the rest of the carpet will be replaced
only thing is I have not really seen a place to buy the head liner at

though I guess I may as well look around and buy it since it would prolly not be that bad to pick up


ah the ideas I come up with late at night
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