Interior color change
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Interior color change
So my 69 was originally Fathom Green with Saddle interior. But back in the early 80's they painted it red and dyed/painted the interior black. Are there any good options to get back to the saddle interior? Can I repaint and replace seat covers? The cost of replacing it all is just out of the budget.
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So my 69 was originally Fathom Green with Saddle interior. But back in the early 80's they painted it red and dyed/painted the interior black. Are there any good options to get back to the saddle interior? Can I repaint and replace seat covers? The cost of replacing it all is just out of the budget.
The previous owner had replaced the seat covers with black vinyl, and added center console pieces also in black.
I replaced the seat covers myself, and dyed the (3) black console pieces. I didn't want to dye the seat covers,
as they get too much wear.
Before pic:
After pic:
Now, you can get a complete interior package from sources such like I listed;
Carpet, seat covers or complete recovered units, door panels, etc.
Just depends how much you want to do yourself and/or spend.
The dye I used was in spray cans (2 of them) at ~20oz each. Covering up the black
turned out ok after 2 coats, but it didn't go far. I only got the 3 console parts, and 2 seat
back plastic covered completed. The dye is also available in quart jars.
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Both of those look great! That is why I want to go back to saddle with the Fathom green. I wish they had at least left the dash and steering column but it is completely black now. I will save and slowly turn it back saddle. Thank you both for the advice and pics.
