DOOR PANEL REFINISHING

My Toyota Hilux is in remarkable shape considering its age, but the door panel's paint looks pitiful.



I want to use duplicolor vinyl paint to refinish, but wondered if any of you guys have used this stuff. The problem is getting it. In Colombia, it's VERY hard to find anything that you could get at any Autozone, Pep Boys, etc. in the US. I emailed DUPLICOLOR, and the gave me the address of their distributor here in Medellin. This is what I got when I checked out the addy on Google Maps.



Doesn't look too promising.
I have a phone #, so I will call them tomorrow. Wish me luck.

- JAMES

 

I got my O'reileys to mix up the right color and they put it in a aerosol can,,, just give them your color code on your trim level, have em ship it to you,,, I did this for my Dodge interior.

 

Did mine a couple years ago. Its held up great.

 

My uncle used that stuff in a old Lexus turned out great.

 

Shipping a aerosol can via air is a no-no, because it is considered "dangerous cargo." I bought several cans of Argent wheel paint that are sitting at my bros house in Miami because no one will ship them.

- JAMES

 

You can still ship liquid, non-aerosol paint, so maybe the better option for your situation is to buy a cheap air compressor and an air brush. You can order a kit online if you don't have local availability.

 

I took T4RFTMFW's advice, and bought a small detail paint spray gun. Had a local auto paint place match the interior color, and sprayed it. Disassembling the door panels, cleaning them, and taping off the fabric inserts was a chore, but the end result was worth it. Such a amazing difference. Made the interior look brand new.

- JAMES

 

Came out great!