pavlassg

So I have removed all the dash pads, center console, and hand brake console...going to dye them...and why not go ahead and do the carpet.
How hard can it be?
Anyone have helpful tips on installing the new carpet?
Is the adhesive worth using? Then finally, who has the best carpet fit out there?
I am having a blast doing this resto work, but I have never done carpet before.

Easy Mike

Do you have the assembly instruction manual (AIM); the AIM shows the stock carpet installation. The diagrams are usually handy references.

Use your old carpet as templates for the new. Measure 19 times and cut once. Always cut long and trim to fit after the carpet is down.

Rears are glued in; fronts usually are not but that's up to you.

CQRT

There aren't a lot of carpet manufacturers in the Corvette marketplace so you'll often find it's often the same product- just different sellers. If you price the forum suppliers, just watch for a sale.

Also, suggest you use a insulator/sound deadner like dynamat or Reflectix- I buy Reflectix at Lowes for about $20 and use a spray adhesive to keep it in place and put the carpet over the top. With the seat, console and panels, it stays in palce just fine.

oledave60

ACC seems to be the preferred brand and is sold by several vendors. I just ordered a complete set last Thursday from Wilcox. They were very helpful as I wanted a 72 color for a 75. Not a problem for them.

Also ACC has installation instructions on their web site.

7T1vette

On dyeing:
Don't use spray can dye. It doesn't have the same sheen as regular liquid dye that is sprayed (too flat). Use SEM Colorcoat dye purchased and mixed to your requirements by a pro auto body paint supply store. Clean everything very well using detergent to get rid of the old Armor-All or other 'protectants'.

pavlassg

Thx for the advice on the carpet and the dye. What about the dye that is ordered in the quart and sprayed through a paint gun, how does that turn out?

7T1vette

Paint gun will work fine. The dye is thin, so you need a small nozzle. Or, just buy a Pre-Val bottle sprayer at the paint supply store for about $10. It works fabulous with dye. Also buy 2-3 extra gas canisters, if you go that way. It's much easier than hooking up the paint gun and cleaning it all up later.

liquid_l33t

hey is that sem colorcoat for carpet or plactics?

7T1vette

Carpeting IS plastic (nylon). You can dye plastic, leather and rubber products with SEM ColorCoat (elastomeric recoloring agent).

80Baby

I purchased a dye kit from Corvette America. It is color coded to match my year of car. The kit comes in spray cans; it includes the primer, adhesive, dye color and sealer. If you follow the directions, the results are fantastic; rock hard and durable. Because it's color coded, my leather seat and door covers, plus the carpet set closely match the re-dyed parts.