wheeljo2

I am getting ready to dye the interior! I know I need to clean it up first to get rid of any silicons (use simple green or what?) then prep it (what product?) and then paint it (what dye?). I need to know the best products to use and was curious if anyone has ever used leatherique products to restore, and dye your leather seats. Please reply!

mrbeaubo

Meant to post it from this name, that is my older brother's name. Sorry about that, I posted something for him earlier.

daniel77350

how'do your bro get the garage and you got the car port? we all know the C3's deserve the AC and the C4's can weather it. :jester

Daniel

mrbeaubo

Considering it is at HIS house ;P

Have any answers to my questions!? heh

slide

When I did mine I used a wax and grease remover that I bought at the local auto parts store (NAPA) Then before I sprayed each piece I wiped them down with a rag which I had damp with Lacquer thinner. I used the dye that Corvette America sell and bought it by the quart, it took a little over 2 quart to spray everything but the seats. I have used the dye that they mix at the auto parts store and it works good to but you have to mix thinner, and flexers with it, so it get s pretty $$$. The Dye from most Vette parts distributors is ready to spray out of the can.
Slide

Ps I have a few interior pics on my web page if you want to see the finish product of a sprayed interior.

lbell101

The SEM dye that I use is ready to spray as well. I've never used the Corvette suppliers dyes. But one nice thing about using a Corvette supplier is getting the correct color and being able to match it again later. Seems like I'm always having trouble getting the correct colors locally. Most times they have to start with the formula and then adjust it to an unexposed area on the original part. PITA!

mrbeaubo

Well I'm going black so I just need cheap, any ideas?

Paul 75 L82

I used the dye from Eckler's and it was great. Looks good and went on good. I also used the clear primer that I bought from Eckler's it sealed up the panels and lets the dye stick good.

lars

SEM makes some of the best plastic/vinyl/interior dyes available anywhere. SEM products are available from most auto body/paint supply stores. They have the dye, cleaners, prep materials, and everything you need to do an outstanding job. Black dye is available in spray cans. I prefer buying it by the quart and shooting it through a paint gun. If you drop me an e-mail, I can send you a copy of a paper I did for the C4 Forum on how to shoot the interior pieces. It has the part numbers and all info needed to do the job.
V8FastCars@msn.com

LT1driver

I agree, SEM is really good, used it to go from maroon to black on the dash of my dailey driver a (please forgive me) 83 Toyota Supra with 292,000 miles on it. :eek: :eek:

je68

I usesd SEM black from local paint store $6.99 a can did test first and went with spray can as it came out looking like new with out too much shine.

Paul L

These products from Mid-America have given me excellent results. I have used similar products from Eckler's also with an equally good outcome. Sometimes I do wonder if there is only one source for the various vendors.