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Old Jan 5, 2020 | 08:26 AM
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I'm more and more leaning toward changing the interior color of my 71 back to royal blue as it was originally made.
Right now the interior color is light saddle.
The interior was painted before from royal blue to light saddle. I know that because it can be seen underneath some parts were it was painted.
Since I'm from Europe and I can't buy interior dye over the internet what would be the best way to change the interior color?
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Old Jan 5, 2020 | 01:31 PM
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Do you have access to any plastic compatible spray paint that approximates the color you want?
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I know in the states there are stores who sell and specialize in automotive paint and auto body supplies. and they will custom mix spray paint for you. if you have them over there that would be the way to go
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I know in the states there are stores who sell and specialize in automotive paint and auto body supplies. and they will custom mix spray paint for you. if you have them over there that would be the way to go
Well I have access to paint shop. My friend has it and he can scan and mix the paint accordingly. That would be a way to go but I don't know how the paint will stick to the parts.
Is the dye that they sell in Corvette specific stores special in any way or is just regular paint mixed to match original colors?
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Originally Posted by Primoz
Well I have access to paint shop. My friend has it and he can scan and mix the paint accordingly. That would be a way to go but I don't know how the paint will stick to the parts.
Is the dye that they sell in Corvette specific stores special in any way or is just regular paint mixed to match original colors?
the Corvette America dye is just lacquer that is matched to original colors.

Like any paint project prep is key and cleaning them very well.
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Old Jan 5, 2020 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Primoz
Since I'm from Europe and I can't buy interior dye over the internet what would be the best way to change the interior color?
Do you know anybody in the States that could buy it and ship to you? Why dont you like Saddle? I'd prefer that over blue.
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