good bye Cinnabar
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From: Cedar Springs MI
good bye Cinnabar
just got my 4 cans of black dye, arm rest repair kit, and interior screw kit.
still waiting on the new windshield bar and carpet and primer.
Anyone dye their door panels a different colour? I just pulled off the driver side panel and was thinking of trying to dye it before buying new.
I think I am going to go with black bolsters and white centers on the seats.
I'm trying to fix my power locks too while I'm at it. I just took of the switch and sprayed both ends with WD40 and got it to work when you unlock but not lock,
I'm not sure if I should just buy new switches or do pass side first, maybe it needs a clean connection on both sides to work properly.
still waiting on the new windshield bar and carpet and primer.
Anyone dye their door panels a different colour? I just pulled off the driver side panel and was thinking of trying to dye it before buying new.
I think I am going to go with black bolsters and white centers on the seats.
I'm trying to fix my power locks too while I'm at it. I just took of the switch and sprayed both ends with WD40 and got it to work when you unlock but not lock,
I'm not sure if I should just buy new switches or do pass side first, maybe it needs a clean connection on both sides to work properly.
Racer
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From: candler nc
yep. i dyed my whole interior from red to black. i used duplicolor vinyl dye in the spray bomb. it looks brand new. not too dull, not too shiny. just right. i am considering having the local paint shop mix me up some orange dye that matches my paint , so i can dye the center of my seats between the bolsters. kind of undecided. afraid it will be too loud!. but hey if i dont like it, i can fix it for 7.50!
billy
billy
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From: vancouver washington
I used SEM interior dye. Changed light camel to black. The carpet on the bottom of the door panels was the hardest part to color put used a old brush and the same SEM dye. Spray and brush into the carpet. 4 yrs on the conversion now and holding up very well.
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From: Cedar Springs MI
I painted the ttop bar and the a pillars and put in a new windshield bar since mine was cracked in 3 spots. I'm going to give one of the door panels a shot tonight. So far so good.
I wanted to get it back together before FRI, only rain free day for next 10 days.
I want to get a couple more rides in before dropping insurance for winter.
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From: Cedar Springs MI
yep. i dyed my whole interior from red to black. i used duplicolor vinyl dye in the spray bomb. it looks brand new. not too dull, not too shiny. just right. i am considering having the local paint shop mix me up some orange dye that matches my paint , so i can dye the center of my seats between the bolsters. kind of undecided. afraid it will be too loud!. but hey if i dont like it, i can fix it for 7.50!
billy
billy
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From: Enid Oklahoma
just got my 4 cans of black dye, arm rest repair kit, and interior screw kit.
still waiting on the new windshield bar and carpet and primer.
Anyone dye their door panels a different colour? I just pulled off the driver side panel and was thinking of trying to dye it before buying new.
I think I am going to go with black bolsters and white centers on the seats.
I'm trying to fix my power locks too while I'm at it. I just took of the switch and sprayed both ends with WD40 and got it to work when you unlock but not lock,
I'm not sure if I should just buy new switches or do pass side first, maybe it needs a clean connection on both sides to work properly.
still waiting on the new windshield bar and carpet and primer.
Anyone dye their door panels a different colour? I just pulled off the driver side panel and was thinking of trying to dye it before buying new.
I think I am going to go with black bolsters and white centers on the seats.
I'm trying to fix my power locks too while I'm at it. I just took of the switch and sprayed both ends with WD40 and got it to work when you unlock but not lock,
I'm not sure if I should just buy new switches or do pass side first, maybe it needs a clean connection on both sides to work properly.
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From: Nashville Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '10
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From: Cedar Springs MI
I kind of wanted something custom and I didnt see an option for cinnabar and white seats but the 82 dark red looked close.
I will try and post some before / after PICS when I get done.
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From: Indianapolis
I'm part way through changing to black. I'm curious to see how your door panels turn out, I think mine are salvageable. Spikebot's pics are encouraging!
Last edited by indydoug; Oct 11, 2012 at 07:53 PM.
Drifting
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From: Enid Oklahoma
just got my 4 cans of black dye, arm rest repair kit, and interior screw kit.
still waiting on the new windshield bar and carpet and primer.
Anyone dye their door panels a different colour? I just pulled off the driver side panel and was thinking of trying to dye it before buying new.
I think I am going to go with black bolsters and white centers on the seats.
I'm trying to fix my power locks too while I'm at it. I just took of the switch and sprayed both ends with WD40 and got it to work when you unlock but not lock,
I'm not sure if I should just buy new switches or do pass side first, maybe it needs a clean connection on both sides to work properly.
still waiting on the new windshield bar and carpet and primer.
Anyone dye their door panels a different colour? I just pulled off the driver side panel and was thinking of trying to dye it before buying new.
I think I am going to go with black bolsters and white centers on the seats.
I'm trying to fix my power locks too while I'm at it. I just took of the switch and sprayed both ends with WD40 and got it to work when you unlock but not lock,
I'm not sure if I should just buy new switches or do pass side first, maybe it needs a clean connection on both sides to work properly.
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I just bought a 81 vette last week-end. Not only does it have a CINNABAR interior but it also has CLOTH!! (velour) seats. The car is in great shape and I believe also a rare option. Any input would be great. Oh ya Its For Sale too.
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From: Enid Oklahoma
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From: Cedar Springs MI
good. where did you get your seat covers? I want the same but with white. I was thinking of getting a white pillow for the middle just to set it off as well. The shifter boot would be cool white as well but that would be hard to die white over black.