ColorBond Auto Upholstery Color Spray Restyling Projects

March 23, 2026

In 2018, many ColorBond customers sent photos of the results of their ColorBond projects. While all were all excellent, we feel the following were the most impressive:

Lilith Garcia – 2014 VW Jetta

Lilith Garcia restyled the interior of her 2014 Volkswagen Jetta show car using LVP OE auto upholstery color spray with amazing results. The car was later a feature vehicle at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Using BMW Burgundy #257, she coated the door panel inserts, arm rests, shift knob trim, stereo/ventilation system control panel, center storage compartment, and all protective plastics covers that fit in the cup holders and door recesses. Five cans of LVP OE auto upholstery color spray were used to coat these components – a total of only $82.45 for an incredible transformation! Since ColorBond is so easy to apply, the work was performed by Lilith, rather than a professional.

“The coating was easy to apply evenly and dried in 45 seconds. Because the parts I was spraying were black, it made the Burgundy colored ColorBond auto upholstery color spray appear a little dark with just one coat. So, I applied 2-3 coats and it lightened to just the color I wanted.” Says Lilith.

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Craig Jensen – 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

Craig Jensen is an automotive enthusiast who wanted to transform the interior of his 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Low Rider from blue to white. Using ColorBond auto upholstery color spray the outcome was incredible!

Craig used twenty-five cans of ColorBond LVP OE auto upholstery color spray in Cutty White #105 seats, door panels and sun visors, and five cans of ColorBond LVP+ Carpet Interior Automotive Color Spray in Skid Mark Black for the carpet, headliner and rear parcel shelf.

“Once I got started, I was surprised how easy it was. I’m really happy with the results and all the compliments I’ve gotten so far. I can punch and twist the soft panels and the coating just doesn’t come off. It was a fun process. I’d totally do it again.” Comments Craig.

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Team Witt Customs – 1977 Cadillac Eldorado

Team Witt Customs just performed an awesome interior restoration on a 1977 Cadillac Eldorado using ColorBond car interior color spray. The car originally had white seats, which the vehicle’s owner transplanted into another El Dorado in his collection. He then provided Team Witt with a donor brown leather interior that he wanted refinished in the same crimson color that was originally used with the 1977 Eldorado.

Using ColorBond LVP OE auto upholstery color spray in GM Crimson #64, an exact match to the OEM color used with the 1977 Eldorado, Team Witt recoated the seats and armrests. As you can see, the results are amazing!

“It dried in 60 seconds and it looked great! We were sold! Before the Eldorado restoration, we had used ColorBond for coating small interior areas on other projects. With the Eldorado, it was the first time we sprayed all the whole interior. ColorBond was very easy and simple to use. It went on evenly and it turned out beautifully! The color came out pretty good, I think.” States Nikki Witt.

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Carlos Medrano – 2013 Honda Civic Si

Carlos Medrano has used ColorBond on two different occasions to restyle the interior of his 2013 Honda Civic Si show car. The results of the restyling earned Carlos the ColorBond CLeo Award in 2016 and 2018.

The original teal-and-black interior was transformed into a stunning white. While some parts of the interior were reupholstered in white vinyl, the hard-plastic surfaces were refinished with ColorBond LVP OE auto upholstery color spray.

“We had pulled 100% of the interior out of the Civic. The only thing left was the handbrake. This was an extensive restyle and everything was going to be professionally wrapped in vinyl – the seats, dash, door panels, hard-plastic trim, and the trunk. As well we were going to replace the carpet and floormats with vinyl. The original estimate from an upholstery shop came to $8,000. That was way too much money. So, we decided to just upholster parts of the console, rear seats, trunk, as well as replace the carpet and floor mats with vinyl. That reduced the price at the upholsterer to about $4,500, which saved us about $3,500. The rest of the interior I coated with ColorBond. I covered a lot of area and went through 30 cans of coating, which is about $495. Originally, I thought I would spray about 30% of the interior. Instead I sprayed about 85% of it. So, instead of upholstering the panels for $3,500, I coated them for $495!” Says Carlos

“I was concerned about whether the coating would hold up from the abuse, and if it would get scratched, but it’s held up amazingly well. I never thought it would hold up this good.” Carlos concludes.

To see more about Carlos’ 2018 CLeo Award Click Here

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Carlos Medrano – 2013 Honda Civic Si

The interior that was originally teal and black and was transformed to a stunning white. While some parts of the interior were reupholstered in white vinyl, the hard-plastic surfaces were refinished with ColorBond LVP Refinisher.

“We had pulled 100% of the interior out of the Civic. The only thing left was the handbrake. This was an extensive restyle and everything was going to be professionally wrapped in vinyl – the seats, dash, door panels, hard-plastic trim, and the trunk. As well we were going to replace the carpet and floormats with vinyl. The original estimate from an upholstery shop came to $8,000. That was way too much money. So, we decided to just upholster parts of the console, rear seats, trunk, as well as replace the carpet and floor mats with vinyl. That reduced the price at the upholsterer to about $4,500, which saved us about $3,500. The rest of the interior I painted with ColorBond. I covered a lot of area and went through 30 cans of paint, which is about $495. Originally, I thought I would paint about 30% of the interior. Instead I painted about 85% of it. So, instead of upholstering the panels for $3,500, I painted them for $495!” Says Carlos

“I was concerned about whether the paint would hold up from the abuse, and if it would get scratched, but it’s held up amazingly well. I never thought it would hold up this good.” Carlos concludes.

To see more about Carlos’ 2018 CLeo Award Click Here

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Roger – Chevrolet Tahoe

Roger is a vehicle owner who installed used interior components in his Chevrolet Tahoe, and trusted ColorBond LVP Refinisher to refinish and color match both the original newly installed trim pieces to gray. The results are stunning.

“This was a “utility, plain Jane, vehicle” no carpets, no center console, no rear panels, Blue cloth door panels with wind up windows. It took almost a year to locate all the necessary interior parts from various junk yards. The complete interior was stripped out and refinished. I worked for over a year in my garage spraying each and every part gray. Looks like a new SUV now.” Says Roger.

Roger saved quite a bit of money refurbishing his SUV. In what would’ve cost $850 to replace professionally cost Roger less than $100 to do himself.

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Why Professionals and DIYers Choose ColorBond

When you take on an interior restyling project, you want something that works the first time. That is why both professionals and hands-on vehicle owners choose ColorBond auto upholstery color spray.

ColorBond is designed specifically for automotive interiors. It bonds to vinyl, plastic, and other interior surfaces without leaving them stiff or unnatural. The finish looks factory, not painted. The original texture and grain remain visible, and the surface stays flexible after it dries.

For professionals, reliability and color accuracy matter. With OEM-specific colors available, shops can confidently match original interiors or complete custom restyles without guessing. The fast dry time and even spray pattern also help keep projects moving efficiently.

For DIYers, ease of use and affordability are key. You do not need specialized equipment or a professional booth to get excellent results. As the projects above show, many impressive transformations were completed in home garages. Using auto upholstery color spray instead of replacing interior components can save thousands of dollars while still delivering a clean, uniform finish.

Simply put, ColorBond gives you a practical way to update, restore, or customize your interior without overcomplicating the process.

Dangers of Using Traditional Spray Paint on Automotive Interiors

Not all spray products are created for vehicle interiors. Traditional spray paint is made for hard, non-flexible surfaces. When used on seats, door panels, or trim, it often dries rigid and can crack, chip, or peel with normal use.

It can also fill in the natural grain of vinyl and plastic, leaving the surface looking coated rather than restored. Over time, that brittle layer may fail, especially in high-contact areas.

A true auto upholstery color spray is formulated differently. It is built to flex with the material and maintain a soft, natural feel. Instead of creating a thick layer on top, it bonds to the surface for long-lasting performance. If you want your interior to look right and hold up over time, using a product designed specifically for automotive use makes a noticeable difference.

Let ColorBond Help You Start That Restyling Project Today!

Whether you are restoring a classic, updating a used vehicle, or customizing a show car, ColorBond auto upholstery color spray gives you a straightforward way to change the look of your interior without replacing everything.

You can refresh worn panels, match replacement parts, or completely transform your color scheme while keeping costs under control. With proven performance and easy application, ColorBond helps you get professional-looking results on your own schedule.

If you are planning an interior project, explore the full line of ColorBond auto upholstery color spray products and choose the color that fits your vision. Then get started and see what is possible.

We would like to thank all those who submitted photos and descriptions of their projects, and congratulations on jobs well done. To submit photos of your ColorBond project, whether auto, motorcycle, home furniture, or other, email us at [email protected].