How Much Dye for 69 Interior?
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2022
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From: Greenwell Springs, LA
How Much Dye for 69 Interior?
I'm almost finished replacing the carpet in my 69 coupe. New seat covers and foam already on hand to install later. Completely removed all interior pieces and parts including dash components. All are in good shape (other than fading and wear). I want to dye them to make them suitable for the new carpet and seats. I've used some of the Corvette America dye in the past and I'm pleased with it. I've read the many tips here regarding prep. I'm leaning towards aerosol cans because I don't have good painting equipment. Can anyone give me a "guesstimate" of how many 12 oz cans might be needed? The supplier says one can will provide one coat for 20 sf. I imagine I'll need 2 to 3 coats. I'm staying with the original color.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Salmon Arm, BC
Hi Mike, I used up three cans doing the seatbacks, shoulder harness fairings, armrest, one piece of trim along the back window, and the toe kick vent pieces. each of these got 3 coats and were in OK shape to start with but had spots that were right down to the bare plastic or whatever they're made of. It turned out nice with some TLC and the 3 coats.
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My .02
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Charlotte Area North Carolina
I bought six aerosol cans a couple of years back and did my entire interior 2-3 coats, same color. My interior was in pretty good condition to begin with, just needed to be refreshed after 50+ years. I have 1.5 cans remaining and will keep those for future touch-up. I guessed a little too much but that's okay. I did not want to be in a position of having to match different lot batches of spray paint, or source from different suppliers if I ran out. Or, short change my project by having to go light or go fewer coats to cover.
