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stadair
01-13-2013, 03:57 PM
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?

stadair
01-13-2013, 03:59 PM
Here's a picture to show how OFF the color is...

stadair
01-13-2013, 04:05 PM
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.

chism
01-13-2013, 07:21 PM
The only thing I can think of is dying it to mach, or finding a nice original pad. :/

John10608
01-13-2013, 11:22 PM
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

John10608
01-13-2013, 11:23 PM
That is PAINT store LOL not pint store lol

I need to proof read before I post lol

Mustang Kid
01-14-2013, 01:03 AM
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.

28HopUp
01-14-2013, 12:04 PM
Go to an automotive paint store.

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.

stadair
01-14-2013, 01:27 PM
Thank guys. I will do this.

John10608
01-15-2013, 03:14 PM
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.

stadair
01-16-2013, 10:54 PM
Got it. Thanks. ;)