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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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I'm was thinking about changing my interior from red to black........ I got to checking prices on all new pieces and was a bit more that I want to spend. My current interior is in good condition, only the door panels and the windshield posts have cracks. Is it possible to dye/paint black????????


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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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I wouldn't think it would be a problem except for the seats. I can't imagine any dye that wouldn't rub off from butt wear fairly quickly.
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:47 PM
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why not dye the pieces and get some nice black leather seat covers :cheers:
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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Default Re: Changing interior color (Alwyn678)

Thats exactly what I would like to do Black interior with Black leather seat covers
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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I changed mine from blue to black. Re-covered seats. :cheers:
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:28 PM
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Dyeing the interior from red to black shouldn't be difficult......
The darker color will cover well, but I'd go with new seat covers since they get the most wear... :yesnod: :chevy :flag
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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I have red interior also, I need new carpet but the door panels, seats and dash are perfect. I'm putting in black carpet to break up the monotony of red on red. Similar to the "Z06".
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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There are products available that will even work on the seats. The color won't rub off.
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just finished dying my seats red to black yesterday , let you know how it holds up :)
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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I changed the carpet, rear compartment doors and center arm rest to black but left the seats and doors red. Just a thought, you can see the transition by clicking the link in my sig.
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