[Tigers] Vinyl Dye - vs - Vinyl Paint

[Thomas Witt]

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