Carpet Dye
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Carpet Dye
I have the graphite interior on my 87 Vert and was wondering if the carpet dye is any good ? I'm debating on whether to get a whole new carpet set or not? The back cargo area still looks good, but the front has been sun faded and caused it to become lighter with a hint of brown. Will the carpet dye cure this or is it better just to get a new set?
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Originally Posted by 87vette
I have the graphite interior on my 87 Vert and was wondering if the carpet dye is any good ? I'm debating on whether to get a whole new carpet set or not? The back cargo area still looks good, but the front has been sun faded and caused it to become lighter with a hint of brown. Will the carpet dye cure this or is it better just to get a new set?
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From: Vandenberg AFB California
Changing Colors
How about changing the carpet color from grey to black. Will carpet dye look good or am I wasting my time? The carpet is in good shape, just dingy and dirty looking. And where do you get carpet dye?
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From: Fort Worth TX
Originally Posted by Skrud13
How about changing the carpet color from grey to black. Will carpet dye look good or am I wasting my time? The carpet is in good shape, just dingy and dirty looking. And where do you get carpet dye?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by Joe C
dude - have i got a deal for you. i'm getting ready to put new graphite carpet in my 85 coupe. the rear hatch area is all sun-faded, but the driver/passenger area is near mint (carpet savers used in the footwells). if you can hold off for awhile, it's yours - just pay the shipping. if interested, PM me...
I think with the exception of the piece behind the seats, that will fit his vert.
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From: Pearl Harbor Hi
I actually posted a thread last year telling how i dyed all of my carpets and door panels from brown to black. It worked great, went smooth, and has lasted! It's still black. Just make sure you leave the windows cracked open over night cause that sucker SMELLS!!! Unless of course you're into being high while driving.....
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From: Atlantis
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Originally Posted by lighter_up
I actually posted a thread last year telling how i dyed all of my carpets and door panels from brown to black. It worked great, went smooth, and has lasted! It's still black. Just make sure you leave the windows cracked open over night cause that sucker SMELLS!!! Unless of course you're into being high while driving.....
Could I borrow that to make some pictures of my Vette?
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From: Pearl Harbor Hi
Originally Posted by VetNutJim
Lawd!!! What a hood ornament!!!!! WooooHooooo
Could I borrow that to make some pictures of my Vette?
Could I borrow that to make some pictures of my Vette?
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Originally Posted by Joe C
dude - have i got a deal for you. i'm getting ready to put new graphite carpet in my 85 coupe. the rear hatch area is all sun-faded, but the driver/passenger area is near mint (carpet savers used in the footwells). if you can hold off for awhile, it's yours - just pay the shipping. if interested, PM me...
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From: Gansevoort NY
This will give you a good idea what a good dye can do. Granted these are just the mats but I believe that the carpet is made of similar material.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1334749
I say Dye! Save your cash for HP making upgrades!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1334749
I say Dye! Save your cash for HP making upgrades!
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Originally Posted by 85C4fanatic
This will give you a good idea what a good dye can do. Granted these are just the mats but I believe that the carpet is made of similar material.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1334749
I say Dye! Save your cash for HP making upgrades!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1334749
I say Dye! Save your cash for HP making upgrades!
I'm getting there... 
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From: Rocky Mount NC
IMO dye is only a short term band aid fix. I did mine, and it starts to fade again pretty soon. What happens is the dye doesn't penetrate the fibers and stays on the outside. Normal wear just flakes it off. With all of the anti-stain treatments put on materials these days, it makes it hard for the dye to penetrate. I'll be replacing mine this summer.
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From: Orange County NY
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13
Where would I be able to buy carpet dye? I've got an '87 with grey interior. It's somewhat faded, but there is a noticeable stain I'd like to get rid of.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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From: Gansevoort NY
Originally Posted by byebyeL98
Where would I be able to buy carpet dye? I've got an '87 with grey interior. It's somewhat faded, but there is a noticeable stain I'd like to get rid of.
Thanks!
Thanks!
