Is anyone familiar with vinyl dye - vs - vinyl paint?  I have been to car shows and seen demo setups, but generally looking for mechanicals..., I paid little attention.  I have some interior parts that are  soft, pliable (rubber, vinyl???) that I need to change from gray to black.

My experience with vinyl paint has been ok except that I find the painted surfaces seem to stick to each other (like headliners to sun visors) even years after painting.  My hope with the dye was that the "stickiness" would not be present.  Especially since this is for a hinged, console arm rest where two treated parts would be pressing into each other. The other aspect of the dye was that it seems to penetrate the vinyl and not fill in crevices like paint.

Any input regarding experience, products (and where to buy) would be appreciated.

Thanks, Tom

I think the difference is in the name. Some people call it vinyl dye, some call it vinyl paint. Someone feel free to correct me if I am wrong. I have used the dupli-color and like Dwayne with the SEM I have never experienced any stickiness.