flyguy767

I have a 1977 with dark blue interior and light metallic blue exterior, match tag colors. Problem is I really don't like the dark blue and would prefer smoke grey. My interior is in good condition except for the seat covers and carpet and dash pad. If I replace those bad pieces with the color I want is it ( seats, dash pad and carpet, would dying everything else be a good option or just s option that may or may not look so great. I hate to buy all new interior for a color change if I can save $ and dye most of it. Looking for some good advise here. Any body used the dyes and how well do they hold up?

rgwoehr

My dad dyed his interior over 10 years ago and it still looks good. There are a few small spots where the dye has peeled off, but they're mainly around the stitching on the dash pads which the '77 doesn't have. I plan on dying whatever doesn't need to be replaced in my '77 when I get around to doing the interior.

8valve

I got a super deal on a 79 that needed paint. It was dark blue. I shot the car Corvette Competition Yellow. The original interior was base cloth Medium Blue and Gray. Blue and gray dont go with Yellow.

I wanted a 100 % black interior. I used Duplicolor Vinyl and Fabric Dye in Black. I am really impressed, it work fine. It took 20 cans to do 'everything' in the interior. Looks great, does not feel course or rough. I am happy

8Valve

KrisB410

I dyed my whole interior minus the seats and door panels, which I replaced with new.





To expensive to replace the interior pieces just for a color change. Just make sure you clean them real well and they aren't cold when you spray them.

flyguy767

What brand of dye did you use and what did use use to prep and prime for paint and dye?

The Punisher

That looks excellent. I plan on doing a black and red interior myself

oldsarge

I dyed some of the interior of my 73. I was pleased with the way it turned out. What is more important though is the prep work before dying. Your prep work will determine how nice the dying will look. The prep is everything.

KrisB410

I cleaned everthing a few times with lacquer thinner, making sure to put gloves on to prevent skin oils from getting on anything. Then I used dye from NAPA auto parts, semi gloss black. It's NAPA's own brand of dye.

FASTAZU

I did this 77 years ago and it held up great. Clean and prep is the key!!

flyguy767

Dude! That looks awesome, that's the same color I want to change my "dark blue" too, smoke grey. What type of prep products did you use and what kind of dye? Thank for the photos.

FASTAZU

Had a quart mixed using the original 77 color code and used a spay gun. I first cleaned and de-greased many times and with Scotch-brite pad, used a wax and oil remover last sprayed with 3 light coats. Added a bit of black to get the dark areas done last.

Armor all and past oil residue is your worst enemy. Take your time and did I say clean clean clean....

Here it is back together.

minitech

My current C3 had an original red interior and the prior owner dyed most of it black, not the doors and not the dash. I took all the panels out, cleaned them all up carefully and dyed them red again. They look fine and have lasted several years with no issues. I replaced the leather seat covers and carpet with red ones and the car looks as if it were always red inside.

Dying works and is durable.

69L46

I've dyed several interior pieces, and they've held up well for 15+ years. As mentioned, prep is key, especially on the hard plastic parts.

Always a good idea to test for color match too...