Interior Dye
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Greensburg PA
Re: Interior Dye (comp)
I've re-dyed quite a few of my 68' interior parts - both hard/soft plastic & metal. I use the Corvette America Interior Dye.
For the hard/soft parts make sure to clean all surfaces thoroughly with Dupont 2319S Plastic-Prep, blow dry with air, then spray using several light coats - letting each coat dry 1st. No need for primer.
For the metal parts I sandblasted 1st, then used carb choke cleaner, then blow dry with air, then apply a light coat of regular automotive primer (usually the dye will cover over the light gray primer better than the black - unless of course you're dyeing black!)
The dye matches the color of pre-dyed parts that you would purchase in the same color exactly so there is no need to worry about mixing/matching dyed/used parts with dyed/new parts.
As long as you clean-clean-clean, and be patient with many light coats, the finish will be excellent. Save yourself some $$ - as long as the part itself is in good shape re-dyeing yourself will be just as good as buying new parts (after all, the mfgs. dye the new parts in the same way!)
-Jay-
For the hard/soft parts make sure to clean all surfaces thoroughly with Dupont 2319S Plastic-Prep, blow dry with air, then spray using several light coats - letting each coat dry 1st. No need for primer.
For the metal parts I sandblasted 1st, then used carb choke cleaner, then blow dry with air, then apply a light coat of regular automotive primer (usually the dye will cover over the light gray primer better than the black - unless of course you're dyeing black!)
The dye matches the color of pre-dyed parts that you would purchase in the same color exactly so there is no need to worry about mixing/matching dyed/used parts with dyed/new parts.
As long as you clean-clean-clean, and be patient with many light coats, the finish will be excellent. Save yourself some $$ - as long as the part itself is in good shape re-dyeing yourself will be just as good as buying new parts (after all, the mfgs. dye the new parts in the same way!)
-Jay-
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Boxford Mass
Re: Interior Dye (68MakoVette)
The dye available in spray cans works great. I used it to freshen a few interior panels and it matched fine. Just make sure to really clean well before spraying them.
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Storm lake Iowa
Re: Interior Dye (Scorn)
I have every panel there is out of my '68 right now, and just cleaned/prepped/sprayed 80% of them 2 days ago (in the BASEMENT, because it was -3F outside in my unheated garage. My wife was NOT impressed!).
Anyway, it's no big deal pulling panels and trim (except the driver's side lower dash...lotsa wires to label, and that #$@**! steering column in the way!), just keep track of all your fasteners (sandwich sized ziplock bags and a permanent marker work for me).
Anyway, it's no big deal pulling panels and trim (except the driver's side lower dash...lotsa wires to label, and that #$@**! steering column in the way!), just keep track of all your fasteners (sandwich sized ziplock bags and a permanent marker work for me).
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: UTICA ILLINOIS
Re: Interior Dye (Scorn)
Scorn...
Follow 68Mako's advice.
The only difference was I used a general auto primer, and I dyed my interior intact. I just spent the time a TAPED EVERYTHING.
p.s. Check out AutoZone or Prep Boys for the dye, they have it in stock - and it's only $4.99 a can, 1/3 rd the price of the Corvette Vendors.
Follow 68Mako's advice.
The only difference was I used a general auto primer, and I dyed my interior intact. I just spent the time a TAPED EVERYTHING.
p.s. Check out AutoZone or Prep Boys for the dye, they have it in stock - and it's only $4.99 a can, 1/3 rd the price of the Corvette Vendors.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Boxford Mass
Re: Interior Dye (Scorn)
The only difficult piece is the drivers side lower dash as mentioned above. I think it would be easier to pull everything else rather than spraying it in place. It will definitely result in a cleaner, better looking job. I have spot sprayed some pieces while they were "intact" on the car. Taping off the that drivers side lower dash and removing the other pieces for painting may be a good route for you.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: UTICA ILLINOIS
Re: Interior Dye (Scorn)
Yes, I taped off everthing I couldn't remove easy.
I dyed the interior Black, along with the carpet - so overspray was of little concern.
I also used a 3" plastic putty knife made into a overspray catcher with a masking tape fan to create a much larger hand held catcher.
Picture a upsidedown triangle if you will.
I didn't find the lower driver dash any problems.
Within two months I won a "Best Interior" at a car show.
I dyed the interior Black, along with the carpet - so overspray was of little concern.
I also used a 3" plastic putty knife made into a overspray catcher with a masking tape fan to create a much larger hand held catcher.
Picture a upsidedown triangle if you will.
I didn't find the lower driver dash any problems.
Within two months I won a "Best Interior" at a car show.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Charlestown IN
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Re: Interior Dye (CORVETTE CRAIG)
Guttrd my interior, put insulatio under the carpet, cleaned and PRIMED all parts -VERY important- slapped it back in, fixing the little things as I go. Looks great! I did , however, get the GM color dye mixed at the paint store :D Matches purfectly :yesnod:
