Interior dye and new interior
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Drifting
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Interior dye and new interior
A guy brought up a good point to me the other day.
We were discussing interior restoration and he mentioned when I replace door panels and carpet the rest of the interior like the dash, console etc that is in really good shape will now look old because of the new panels.
Then I thought maybe I should dye the old panels but then the stitching in those parts will be the wrong color and I love the stitching. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks
Scott
We were discussing interior restoration and he mentioned when I replace door panels and carpet the rest of the interior like the dash, console etc that is in really good shape will now look old because of the new panels.
Then I thought maybe I should dye the old panels but then the stitching in those parts will be the wrong color and I love the stitching. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks
Scott
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Hi Scott,
I always thought the stitching on interior soft parts like dash-pads, door panels, the console, seat covers, and carpet, was typically the same color as the vinyl. So you'd want to dye the stitching too.
Was/is it?
Regards,
Alan
I always thought the stitching on interior soft parts like dash-pads, door panels, the console, seat covers, and carpet, was typically the same color as the vinyl. So you'd want to dye the stitching too.
Was/is it?
Regards,
Alan
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I hope all is well, here is a picture of my dash and you will see the dilemma. I value your thoughts!
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Scott, IMO, from what your dash looks like right now from that pic, I would just give it a real good cleaning and use a very low luster dressing that won't reflect on the top of the dash. Mequiar's make some great poducts, I have used their "Natural Shine Protecant" and "Intensive Protecant" products with great results. Have also used them on my tires, as the product doesn't fling off like other tire solutions. And they look good.
Should work well on your dash and bring it up to an acceptable level to where you won't have to redye and loose the contrasting color stitching............gook luck.......................Tom
Should work well on your dash and bring it up to an acceptable level to where you won't have to redye and loose the contrasting color stitching............gook luck.......................Tom
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Scott, IMO, from what your dash looks like right now from that pic, I would just give it a real good cleaning and use a very low luster dressing that won't reflect on the top of the dash. Mequiar's make some great poducts, I have used their "Natural Shine Protecant" and "Intensive Protecant" products with great results. Have also used them on my tires, as the product doesn't fling off like other tire solutions. And they look good.
Should work well on your dash and bring it up to an acceptable level to where you won't have to redye and loose the contrasting color stitching............gook luck.......................Tom
Should work well on your dash and bring it up to an acceptable level to where you won't have to redye and loose the contrasting color stitching............gook luck.......................Tom
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The thread color used for the stitching on the interior parts was color coordinated. The thread dye colors did tend to fade over the years so you do see a contrast, especially in the dark green, dark blue and red interiors.
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Thanks early shark! I guess that means any door panels I would get would not match so I will doing accordingly. Can you get dye that would be color code correct?
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In regards to your door panels Scott, have you by chance looked at the parts section? A new vendor up north here (Northern Corvette) has an add right now for NOS/Al Knoch etc door panels. You might find what you need brand new........sure a little more dough than dye, but might be worth a look.
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In regards to your door panels Scott, have you by chance looked at the parts section? A new vendor up north here (Northern Corvette) has an add right now for NOS/Al Knoch etc door panels. You might find what you need brand new........sure a little more dough than dye, but might be worth a look.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/c3-parts-for-sale-wanted/3294608-new-door-panels-for-sale-some-nos-some-repop.html
He has one, is this the same vendor you are talking about?
As far as the dye is concerned I planned to get the door panels but the stitching would be different so I will have to dye the other trim in the car to match if the panel stitching is blue.
Thanks
Scott
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Section 5 (instrument Panel and Pads) of my NCRS 73-74 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide states that the stitching was color matched to the panel and pads.
My 73 interior complies with the above with a little fading here and there.
Fran
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Thanks!
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sure, you can keep that in tact with your restoration.....
looks like it is a "P B" marking, which told the line worker that your Vette gets Power Brakes......
looks like it is a "P B" marking, which told the line worker that your Vette gets Power Brakes......
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Boy, the thread really does fade out. Mine is white when it should be brown. That's a shame. I thought it looked cool. Kinda like some modern cars that have the same look.
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Him FC,
Finding something like the 'PB' is always interesting.
Another interesting thing in that picture is the 'tab' that's on the metal heat shield. (you see a stud and nut on it).
There's often questions about just what shape that bend was. This looks like a nice original one. What year is your car?
Regards,
Alan
Finding something like the 'PB' is always interesting.
Another interesting thing in that picture is the 'tab' that's on the metal heat shield. (you see a stud and nut on it).
There's often questions about just what shape that bend was. This looks like a nice original one. What year is your car?
Regards,
Alan