How many of you have dyed your interior?

[JDinSC]

If so, how well did it stand up? I want black, but don't have black interior funds.... Unless you folks have some tips on finding black interior reasonably priced...

[Craig]

I know a bunch of people that have done it. Its all in the prep work... TAKE YOUR TIME

[Proline_Coupe]

i consider myself to be an expert at interior dye...

i use the duplocolor flat black...it actually comes out in the factory sheen..

its half the price of the CJ pony and late model stuff and just as good....GOOD PREP AND LIGHT COATS ARE KEY

http://southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11452

[93white pony]

i just had mine dyed black last month and it's holding up good!

[JDinSC]

Does the dye soak in well? I really don't want to accidentally drop my keys and scratch my plastics :thumbsdown1:

[BYEBYE2U]

i just had mine dyed black last month and it's holding up good!

who died yours? did jamie in denton do it?

[The_Brick]

I'm fixing to start on mine this week as well. Wondering how it's going to hold up, I'm gonna try and go back as close to the oem grey as I can but everything I'm reading it's all about taking your time and the prep work getting it good and clean. Anyone got some black or grey tweed? Need some grey for mine and black for another fox, just enough to cover the door panel inserts and rear speaker grill where the oem grill cloth use to be.

Anyone had any luck with the duplicolor vinyl paints? I know black should be a easy match but the grey is what concerns me. Duplicolor only has like two colors of grey to choose from.

[Proline_Coupe]

Does the dye soak in well? I really don't want to accidentally drop my keys and scratch my plastics :thumbsdown1:

as long as you prep it good and apply thin coats, it wont chip

[Proline_Coupe]

I'm fixing to start on mine this week as well. Wondering how it's going to hold up, I'm gonna try and go back as close to the oem grey as I can but everything I'm reading it's all about taking your time and the prep work getting it good and clean. Anyone got some black or grey tweed? Need some grey for mine and black for another fox, just enough to cover the door panel inserts and rear speaker grill where the oem grill cloth use to be.

Anyone had any luck with the duplicolor vinyl paints? I know black should be a easy match but the grey is what concerns me. Duplicolor only has like two colors of grey to choose from.


i used the duplicolor flat back dye...take a look at my link i posted, it comes out identical to the oem sheen

[samstigg]

We have a 92' Limited Vert...which is red and came with white top and interior...the previous owner..replaced the top with a black one and dyed all the interior black...It all turned out real nice...if you did not know how the car was supposed to come you would swear it was factory

[teddy1500]

I've used Duplicolor (dark gray) for the dash and kick panels on my 86, Its been on for about 2 years, has held up very well.

[JDinSC]

Well, for S and giggles... Post up some of your before and after pics. I'd love to see them.

[1992vert]

I used Late Model Resto's prep and dye about two years ago and still holding up well...

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2030/1201/5073100027_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2030/1201/5073100040_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2030/1201/5073100036_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2030/1201/5073100041_large.jpg

[JDinSC]

Looks good! Did you dye your door panels as well?

[henrod]

i used SEM landau black dye on mine and its holding up really well. I scuffed all the panels with a scotch brite pad, then wiped them with laquer thinner, about 4 or 5 light coats and they are as good as new. The dye is around $14 a can where i buy mine from but the durability of it is better than the dupli color from my experience. I have some pics in my build log. http://southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12123

[helmintoller]

Like everyone else has posted, it's all in the prep work. You can also use mineral spirits to clean the plastics before spraying.

My interior is a testament to prep work. The previous owner dyed the interior black and did a horrible job. It has bubbles, chips and scratches. If you look at it funny, another bubble appears.

[1992vert]

Looks good! Did you dye your door panels as well?

Yes

[JDinSC]

Yes

Looks great.

[stanglvr]

I've used SEM paint before. It's around $12-$14 a can depending on where you buy it. It holds up well, but like everyone else has stated, it's all in the prep work, then spray several thin coates.

I used fabric dye for my seatbelts. (It's like $2.00 a box at Wal-Mart or any craftstore)

[Proline_Coupe]

I've used SEM paint before. It's around $12-$14 a can depending on where you buy it. It holds up well, but like everyone else has stated, it's all in the prep work, then spray several thin coates.

I used fabric dye for my seatbelts. (It's like $2.00 a box at Wal-Mart or any craftstore)

does the fabric dye come off on yor clothes?

[93white pony]

I had scott brady in lexington do my dyeing.