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Armrest Pads off color
I purchased a set of armrest pads from Latemodel Restoration Supply. The only choice they had was Light Gray, so that is what I purchased. Well, the colors don't match, of course. Any one else have better luck matching Opal Gray? Where did you buy it from?
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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Here's a picture to show how OFF the color is...
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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I should have said, but I'm sure it is obvious...the new one is on the armrest, the old one is resting up on top.
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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The only thing I can think of is dying it to mach, or finding a nice original pad. :/
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J. Chism 1989 Mustang LX 5.0, 5 speed (ex-TX DPS car) #200882 unit# M9166- SOLD |
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Go to an automotive pint store. Ask for rattle can ( spray paint ) upholstery paint. It appears your color is Titanium Gray.
You will want to purchase.... SEM COLOR COAT Upholstery Paint ( color ) LADERA # 15713 It is an almost exact match to Titanium Gray. I had to do the exact thing with my arm rests I purchased from them. I have used this on most of the interior items in my car. Rear deck stop light, console etc. You can not tell the difference. Spray a light coat, let dry well, spray one another coat. Repeat once more if needed. Do not let run !!! Its good stuff
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John 1992 CHP #E895201 |
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oooops
That is PAINT store LOL not pint store lol
I need to proof read before I post lol
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John 1992 CHP #E895201 |
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The grey repop pads are not in factory grey shades. They are a lighter grey so dying to a specific color is easier.
I wanted to get some new armrests for my 84 GT, but NPD only had the light, neutral shade of grey. |
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I too will echo this advice. We recently had a color-match issue with Jack's 98 Mustang. I picked up a NOS leather-wrapped steering wheel, but the new wheel did not match the age faded airbag. We also had to color-match a door insert panel that didn't match the surrounding panel. So in the end we used two colors to match the surrounding areas.
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang! |
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Thank guys. I will do this.
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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You may want to take one of the original arm pads with you to the paint store to match cap colors before buying 2 cans or 3 to get the right or closest color you need.
Thay may have a different brand of upholstery paint. Just a suggestion.
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John 1992 CHP #E895201 |
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