painting/dying convertible rear seat side panels.

Didn't get a response from my old post, so I'll try again. I want to dye this panel black, but would like to keep the two tone gloss/satin finsh like like the green has. I was thinking about spraying the textured sections with the dye and painting the smooth with the same gloss black automotive paint that I used on my inner doors. Do you guys think that will work, or will it melt/damage the plastic panel? Thanks.

You need to use an interior paint as the same paint you use on the body will probably not stick well on the olastic/upolstered surfaces. They can make it in different glosses for you.

I redid the rear panels in my '68 B'cuda. I painted the upper areas with the same paint I used on the metal upper door frames. It was base/clear. I sanded and prepped the same as if it was metal. No problems. It won't melt unless you use paint stripper or lots of thinner on it.
I would use the medium gloss vinyl paint/dye that you are using on the rest of the interior for the textured areas. Scrub with soapy water and a fine scotchbrite pad and you'll be ready to spray.
Dallas
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Exactly what I did lasted now for more than 10 years.

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I was thinking about spraying the textured sections with the dye and painting the smooth with the same gloss black automotive paint that I used on my inner doors.

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That's what I'm going to do on my 66 Coronet convertible. I've never heard of any problems with it. Do a test spray on the back side if you want to be 100% sure.