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Interior Dye ?????
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Racer
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From: Hopewell Jct, NY
Interior Dye ?????
Hi There
I am getting ready to Dye my 74's Interior. I am spraying over the old trim. This being the case, do I need to Prime it first? I just finished taking all of it out of the car & scrubing it clean.
To prime or Not to prime ?????
I am getting ready to Dye my 74's Interior. I am spraying over the old trim. This being the case, do I need to Prime it first? I just finished taking all of it out of the car & scrubing it clean.
To prime or Not to prime ?????
Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
Re: Interior Dye ????? (MrBigButt98Conv)
You don't have to prime it. I cleaned mine with a rag damp with lacquer thinner to remove all the oils and grease. Once that's done spray the dye in thin coats. If you try to use thick coats it will obscure the grain pattern and not dry properly. Spray a thin coat and then wait 10 minutes before you do the next. Good luck.
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
Re: Interior Dye ????? (vettfixr)
I agree. It can be done without the primer. Here is a recent project of mine.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...986732#3986732
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...986732#3986732
Melting Slicks
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: Interior Dye ????? (paul79)
Yeah, what they said! :D
Lemme just add a couple of notes:
-Simple Green works great for cleaning the parts.
-If the paint/dye runs, carefully wipe it immediately with a tissue, and spray another coat. It won't be noticeable.
-Avoid doing it on humid days.
-Pedro
Lemme just add a couple of notes:
-Simple Green works great for cleaning the parts.
-If the paint/dye runs, carefully wipe it immediately with a tissue, and spray another coat. It won't be noticeable.
-Avoid doing it on humid days.
-Pedro
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From: Easton PA
Re: Interior Dye ????? (verskel)
I'm with them. I redid the interior of my CE. Just cleaned the parts off with laquer thinner and sprayed them three times very lightly. Looks like brand new now
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Racer
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From: Hopewell Jct, NY
Re: Interior Dye ????? (Pedro'74)
Thanks for your suggestions, Let me ask you, once I use the dye, should I spray it with a sealer or anything, & would one can do all of the trim parts, I am buying new door panels , so I would not need it for anything other than the trim..
THANKS SO MUCH
THANKS SO MUCH
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
Re: Interior Dye ????? (MrBigButt98Conv)
I think I used 2 or 3 cans for all the trim and the dash. I didn't do my seats or door panels but I did everything else including the backs of the seats.
Le Mans Master
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From: Easton PA
Re: Interior Dye ????? (MrBigButt98Conv)
I used a quart and my air compressor with a spray gun. I did the seat bottoms, backs and T-top halo three times on all pieces. I didn't use a sealer afterward and I can't see any wear.