Dyeing the interior
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Dyeing the interior
I just started painting my interior, I bought the paint from ecklers. When I finished it look very dull not shiny. When you paint the interior is it OK to put ArmorALL on it to shine it up or should it be left alone? :confused:
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Re: Dyeing the interior (mpro72vette)
You might try a coat or two of glossy clear enamel over the paint. That is what I did. :cheers:
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Re: Dyeing the interior (gb4622)
You might try a coat or two of glossy clear enamel over the paint. That is what I did. :cheers:
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Re: Dyeing the interior (Tex71BB)
I had the same thought when I did mine, but I don't think Armorall would be a good idea. Silicone and paint don't play well together.
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Re: Dyeing the interior (mpro72vette)
If you want a different sheen you could use SEM clear. You can get it in gloss or semi-gloss and it's made for the application. Try your local paint supply stores.
BTW- my personal preference is semi-gloss rather than dull or hi-gloss.
BTW- my personal preference is semi-gloss rather than dull or hi-gloss.
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Re: Dyeing the interior (mpro72vette)
Hey Mark ?
What are you doing, looking for cheap things to do to the vette, while you
save the pennies for the WS frame repairs ? Your interior was OK.
How did it turn out ?
Does the color of your new and old components match now ?
seeya :seeya
What are you doing, looking for cheap things to do to the vette, while you
save the pennies for the WS frame repairs ? Your interior was OK.
How did it turn out ?
Does the color of your new and old components match now ?
seeya :seeya
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Re: Dyeing the interior (Daves_rusty_75)
Hey Mark ?
What are you doing, looking for cheap things to do to the vette, while you
save the pennies for the WS frame repairs ? Your interior was OK.
How did it turn out ?
Does the color of your new and old components match now ?
seeya :seeya
What are you doing, looking for cheap things to do to the vette, while you
save the pennies for the WS frame repairs ? Your interior was OK.
How did it turn out ?
Does the color of your new and old components match now ?
seeya :seeya
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Re: Dyeing the interior (mpro72vette)
Not to detract from your post - but the '70 frame is great (so far).
I found that the two frame rails had the end caps repaired just behind
the doors (usual place). I started to tackle the body mount bolts. The first
six (2 each #1 #2 #3) came out no problem - by hand - with my 1/2"
ratchet and a cheater bar. The #4s are spinning the nut in the inside cage.
I just haven't had the time to grind the heads off the bolts - but close to
raising the rear clip and inspecting the entire frame. Maybe this weekend,
but I have way to much work to do on my driver - rust holes needing
sheetmetal welded, then bondo and some paint == inspection sticker.
My buddy 73ken73 is interested in coming up some Saturday to check it
out, also. He just got his '73 back on the road. Maybe I can convince him to
drive it up from Peabody next weekend (9 days). We'll set something up.
Stay tuned ...
:seeya
I found that the two frame rails had the end caps repaired just behind
the doors (usual place). I started to tackle the body mount bolts. The first
six (2 each #1 #2 #3) came out no problem - by hand - with my 1/2"
ratchet and a cheater bar. The #4s are spinning the nut in the inside cage.
I just haven't had the time to grind the heads off the bolts - but close to
raising the rear clip and inspecting the entire frame. Maybe this weekend,
but I have way to much work to do on my driver - rust holes needing
sheetmetal welded, then bondo and some paint == inspection sticker.
My buddy 73ken73 is interested in coming up some Saturday to check it
out, also. He just got his '73 back on the road. Maybe I can convince him to
drive it up from Peabody next weekend (9 days). We'll set something up.
Stay tuned ...
:seeya
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Re: Dyeing the interior (mpro72vette)
I just had another thought. I recall when I did mine, most everything had a nice sheen to it, but some didn't. I found that I had been shooting on a hot, dry day and had held the can too far from the parts. The paint had actually partially dried before it hit the part. I went back over those again and they came out great. Just a thought.