Interior dye

egknz · March 26th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Has anyone ever tried blotting interior with a fabric dye similiar to a clothing dye other than the spray commonly used

??

Bluevista · March 26th, 2009, 01:33 AM

I did the console and door in my poncho about 12 years ago. They were blue and I dyed them black with a brush on dye. Used a foam brush IIRC and it was very thin, like water. They still look good, no wear and the door is the padded leaner type.

egknz · March 26th, 2009, 01:19 PM

where did you get the dye??

Jamesbo · March 26th, 2009, 01:21 PM

My auto paint store has it and can mix any color just like paint.

joe_padavano · March 26th, 2009, 03:23 PM

It depends on what you're trying to color. Rigid plastic parts (console, hard plastic seatback panels, kick panels) work pretty well. Flexible parts that don't see much motion (dash pad) also work pretty well. Flexible parts that see a lot of wear (seats, for example) will quickly crack and flake.

In any case, surface cleaning and prep are extremely important. If any silicone-based product (ie, Armor All) has ever been used, you'll have a heck of a time getting it all off. Most manufacturers of plastic paint and dyes also sell an etch product. Be sure to use this first, after thoroughly cleaning the parts.

74 Omega · March 26th, 2009, 05:15 PM

This months issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines has an article on it. Also an H/O on the cover...

I tried to find it on-line for you guys but no luck.

Bluevista · March 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM

I think mine was like Varikote, it was pre-internet so it was probably from Eastwood or Year One, maybe Bill Hirsch? I can't remember what I did last week.

http://www.parasolinc.com/Products.a...uctID=VARIKOTE

March 26th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
egknz 1972 Cutlass Supreme 455 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 64	Interior dye Has anyone ever tried blotting interior with a fabric dye similiar to a clothing dye other than the spray commonly used ??

March 26th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	My auto paint store has it and can mix any color just like paint. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

March 26th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,399	It depends on what you're trying to color. Rigid plastic parts (console, hard plastic seatback panels, kick panels) work pretty well. Flexible parts that don't see much motion (dash pad) also work pretty well. Flexible parts that see a lot of wear (seats, for example) will quickly crack and flake. In any case, surface cleaning and prep are extremely important. If any silicone-based product (ie, Armor All) has ever been used, you'll have a heck of a time getting it all off. Most manufacturers of plastic paint and dyes also sell an etch product. Be sure to use this first, after thoroughly cleaning the parts. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

March 26th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
74 Omega Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 172	This months issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines has an article on it. Also an H/O on the cover... I tried to find it on-line for you guys but no luck. __________________ Dave 1974 Olds Omega S (Who Cares about MPG) 1999 HD Road King Classic (50 MPG) 2001 Monte Carlo SS (25 MPG) 2004 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab (10.5 MPG) 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue www.sdcookman.com

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March 26th, 2009, 01:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,723	I did the console and door in my poncho about 12 years ago. They were blue and I dyed them black with a brush on dye. Used a foam brush IIRC and it was very thin, like water. They still look good, no wear and the door is the padded leaner type.

March 26th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
egknz 1972 Cutlass Supreme 455 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 64	where did you get the dye??

March 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,723	I think mine was like Varikote, it was pre-internet so it was probably from Eastwood or Year One, maybe Bill Hirsch? I can't remember what I did last week. http://www.parasolinc.com/Products.a...uctID=VARIKOTE

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