Spray paint for interior color match

[Jeff Moffo]

Good Morning everyone,
I would like to purchase two front seat belt retainers for my 76 Cadillac - the plastic retainers that sit on top of the head rest.
They are available in some colors...while most websites, like the parts catalogs, say, "Paint to Match".

My interior color for the leather is 322 - "Antique Dark Blue-Green.

Any place(s) to purchase a paint to match!?

Thanks!

[joecaristo]

Hi,
Go to an auto paint dealer who mixes paint and sells painting supplies. Bring a color sample with you. I bring a plastic interior piece with me. Tell them to match the color. They will custom mix a quart of paint for you. Use adhesion promoter before you paint the plastic item. I pour the paint in a preval sprayer. Works great.
Joe

[Jeff Moffo]

Perfect. Thanks. I didn't know about that preval sprayer. Looks handy to have around the garage!
Regards. Jeff.

[62 driver]

I use SEM from http://www.tcpglobal.com/restorationshop.     They matched my newly recovered arm rest. They will also put it spray cans for you. I purchased the quart. You must follow directions.

The sun had turned the light tan vinyl door panels to gray.  Use SME vinyl paint.  First photos shows the faded color. The armrest was recovered in factory color purchased from SMS.  SME paint was matched to the armrest.

[Jeff Moffo]

Your work looks great. 

On my 76, I have two small tears ABOVE the armrests in the vinyl just above the door pull.  Pretty typical of these cars.  Mine spent some time in the sun in FL, so I believe the sun dried out the vinyl, hence the small split.

Would you have any recommendations to make a repair without having to re-do the entire upper door panel? 
I did check that website, and I found it to be a tremendous help.  Thanks.  I should be able to purchase the color I need to match my interior now.
Regards,
jeff

[62 driver]

Jeff,  I only know about and have seen 61-62 Cadillac.  I think that SMS could send you the vinyl and will stamp it (if needed) as yours is now. They did this for some vinyl that my sons 61 need in the back seat. Then you or have someone install it. Then paint the rest to match.  The other way is to find someone that fixes tears in the vinyl. They can patch it and you paint to match.  There's lot of people that fix vinyl seat for restaurant and hotels. That's if the vinyl is torn and not sun damage. Dried sun damage vinyl need replacement. Dave

www.smsautofabrics.com/contact.php

[Jeff Moffo]

Hi Dave,  I believe the two small tears I have are from the sun. Vinyl seems brittle there. Unfortunately the rest is in good shape. I'm picking my battles now and am working on suspension then correct tires. The vinyl may have to wait until next winter!  Thanks for your input. I've learned a lot through your help.
Regards
Jeff

[gary griffin]

I am not sure of the spelling but find a Fabrion franchised repair person (My daughter in law is one here in Washington) and they can repair about anything in the car interior so that it looks new. She mostly works for dealers including Cadillac, Jaguar, and rental companies like Hertz. She can repair leather or vinyl so that you will not be able it find it later.

[Jeff Moffo]

Gary,
Thank you.  I was able to locate Fabrion in NJ.  They have a member in the county south of me, so hopefully, they will be able to help.  I will contact them when I get a chance!
Appreciate your feedback.
Regards and have a good day.
Jeff M