re-dye interior
Pro
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From: Waynesboro GA
I got mine from Willcox. It is Corvette America dye, so most of the venders should have it. I bought a quart and used the paint gun, but you can get it in bum cans. Works great, just take your time and prepare your surfaces!
Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen, VA
I've used dye from Zip which also has Corvette America on the label as well as dye from Eastwood Company. Eastwood sells SEM dyes. I've had good luck with both. Make sure to use all the prep sprays that are also recommended.
Instructor
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From: Baltimore MD
Interior Dye
I jsut finished doing mine and it turned out better than imagined. I used a dye from a company called color bond. Attached is there web site that has some ifo about there product. http://www.bryndana.com/index.html
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Instructor
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From: Kamloops BC
I can get SEM dye from the local auto parts store but there is one problem. They cannot reference trim code 752, 81 corvette medium red. All they have is code 75 , 77-81 red. Is this color going to match?
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From: League City Tx
Look at my "amature interior resto" thread. Someone posted the color cards on there with all the different dye colors.
Ya the dye looks great. My dyed parts look better then my new parts by far.
I got my dye from Willcox and it was from Corvette america but it was a re-wrapped can. I will look tonight and see who makes it. It works good though.
Ya the dye looks great. My dyed parts look better then my new parts by far.
I got my dye from Willcox and it was from Corvette america but it was a re-wrapped can. I will look tonight and see who makes it. It works good though.
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Instructor
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From: Kamloops BC
OK here is a cut and paste from Jim at Corvette America
Dale,
I was just talking with one of our senior reps here about your trim code, as this is not as cut-and-dry as I thought. The trim code 752 is indeed for the Medium Red, as you indicated. However the only difference between 752 and Code 722 (1980 Red, our code 24) is the carpet color type that was used. According to our documents, trim code 752 (1981 Medium Red) called for a lighter shade of red for the interior carpet and door panels, but that’s it.
The rest of the interior (door panel vinyl, pillar posts, seat covers, shift console, etc) used the same shade matched the red used from 1977-1980. (code 722)
In short, depending upon what you are trying to dye “correct”, you may need to blend two different shades unless you plan to replace the carpet set and door panels. If I’ve confused you further, feel free to write back with any other questions. I will still send the requested samples tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Jim Wegielewski
Corvette America
This clears up all my questions, Thanks everyone for your help.
Now it is time to get busy.
Dale,
I was just talking with one of our senior reps here about your trim code, as this is not as cut-and-dry as I thought. The trim code 752 is indeed for the Medium Red, as you indicated. However the only difference between 752 and Code 722 (1980 Red, our code 24) is the carpet color type that was used. According to our documents, trim code 752 (1981 Medium Red) called for a lighter shade of red for the interior carpet and door panels, but that’s it.
The rest of the interior (door panel vinyl, pillar posts, seat covers, shift console, etc) used the same shade matched the red used from 1977-1980. (code 722)
In short, depending upon what you are trying to dye “correct”, you may need to blend two different shades unless you plan to replace the carpet set and door panels. If I’ve confused you further, feel free to write back with any other questions. I will still send the requested samples tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Jim Wegielewski
Corvette America
This clears up all my questions, Thanks everyone for your help.
Now it is time to get busy.
Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
It's "sem" brand in a re-wrapped can
I've had awsome luck using this stuff outside when the weather was sunny and above 70 degrees. It lays well and dries fast.