Interior Dye

[milo30]

I wanted to go 2 tone on my interior. I tried ordering parts from a custom upholstery sho[ and just too much of a headache because it's a 78 and they can't get the right parts for the year.

The door panels on a 78, I want black with one section on them red. I am thinking about buying red dye and doing the section myself. How well will the dye hold up? I know on new leather seats you need to strip the protective layer away for it to adhere. Is this the same on the door panels also?

The area I want to dye is surrounded by stitching. How hard will it be to keep the colors from bleeding into each other?

Before I go buying and ruining a new panel I thought I'd ask in here first for advise.

 

[3dale1]

I was VERY happy with the spray dye I bought from corvette central (restickered corvette america dye:eyerole). I personally didn't buy a dye primer.

I washed mine thoroughly with soapy water, and then rubbed my panels down with acetone twice. Good results. Probably prep sol, laquer thinner or an automotive wax/grease remover like DX 133 would be a good idea. Just don't skimp on the cleaning; dye will fisheye like crazy if the surfaces aren't spotless.

I would guess bleeding would not be a big deal; it seems to me that the dye would move to the end of the strip and stop, even with the stitching

 

[milo30]

OK thanks. I ordered all the new interior and will be giving it a shot as soon as it comes in

 

[BTAL]

I used the rattle can dye from Zip-Products on some vinyl I used for rear speaker enclosures to match the Oyster leather in our 78 silver anniversary. It matched perfectly and was easy to use. Just like any spray "paint", several light coats is best to avoid runs. It dried quickly (15 mins) and the vinyl stayed soft and flexible.

With good masking and light coats, you should do fine.

 

[milo30]

All sounds good. My parts were shipped today so i'll be starting soon. Going to post some before, during and after pics. A special suprise, I found a conversion kit so I'm also going to be making it a convertible. This should be interesting.

 

[KANE]

I wanted to go 2 tone on my interior. I tried ordering parts from a custom upholstery sho[ and just too much of a headache because it's a 78 and they can't get the right parts for the year.

The door panels on a 78, I want black with one section on them red. I am thinking about buying red dye and doing the section myself. How well will the dye hold up? I know on new leather seats you need to strip the protective layer away for it to adhere. Is this the same on the door panels also?

The area I want to dye is surrounded by stitching. How hard will it be to keep the colors from bleeding into each other?

Before I go buying and ruining a new panel I thought I'd ask in here first for advise.

Wipe the section you want to paint down with lacquer thinner. That will strip out the oils and allow the paint to stick nicely.

 

[spikebot 81]

I just finished door panels sunday. Used SEM satin black. Bought the products at my local paint store. Washed panels with dawn liquid soap 2 times and applied sem prep spray. Man did they turn out good. Highly recomend SEM products.

 

[6880 Mike]

...Used SEM...Highly recomend SEM products.

That's the stuff. SEM automotive interior dye. Your automtive paint supplier should be able to mix any color you want.

 

[Jerry Coia]

Interior Dyeing

Did anyone try this method on convertible tops?

 

[76okievette]

I have used it on all the interior parts to my 76 including the "ugle" steering wheel and it worked great, easy and looks great and is durable.

 

[milo30]

Cool thats good to know. I was wondering how well it holds up. Unfortunately I think the leather of my steering wheel is getting too rough to just cover up.

 

[76okievette]

Mine steering wheel is not leather so that was not a problem, but I put a wheelskins cover on it and that is a great leather cover looks and feels like factory.

 

[milo30]

parts and dye arrived yesterday. I'll use the old door panels to practice with the dye.

 

[6880 Mike]

Did anyone try this method on convertible tops?

I'm not sure SEM is meant for exterior uses. The printed material says it's "fade resistant" but doesn't specifically mention folding top material.

 

[milo30]

Did anyone try this method on convertible tops?

I took the car in and had the top dyed professionally before. I don't think I'd tackle that one myself.