Vinyl Paint: To Use or Not to Use

I am about to start the interior restoration process. My car has a solid interior with perfect seat covers and all the plastic is in fine condition. Only problem is that it is green and I am wanting a black interior.

I am strongly considering painting the entire interior instead of replacing all the seat covers, headliner, door panels, all plastic interior panels, etc...

Is this a bad idea or the way to go. I am most concerned with the front seats as these will be the most obvious parts and will have the most wear.

Can anyone recommend a good product to use?

I've used a vinyl dye (SEM) to change the color of door panels, sun visors, and arm rests with great success. The most difficult step is ensuring you have a very clean/oil free surfact prior to application.

SEM makes a cleaner for this as well... I have everything for mine when the time comes out in the garage...

edit: specifically for your car I'd probably just use the paint everywhere even back seat but get some front covers...

I don't think I've ever had anyone sit in the back of my dart (I'm too old and have my own house now for that..)

"Vinyl Dye"-- bit of an oxymoron. Its not really a dye, just a paint made for vinyl. Since it does not penetrate the surface, it lays on top...just like....oh yea--paint.

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"Vinyl Dye"-- bit of an oxymoron. Its not really a dye, just a paint made for vinyl. Since it does not penetrate the surface, it lays on top...just like....oh yea--paint.

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Exactly. SEM is a paint, not a dye. Not like fabric dye or something like that. IMO, just leave your green interior and live with it. I would not use SEM on seats. It's okay on stuff like door panels that don't see any abuse but I would not want it on my seats.