Hi all, I have a 84 Z28 with charcoal interior/carpet. I am restoring the car and am wondering if a guy can dye the carpet due to the sun fading it... Thought about buying new except I know aftermarket doesnt fit like oem. Also i dont really want to mess with renting a steamer to get it to fit right. Any ideas on dying or even leads on new that fits well will be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

maybe something like this ... maybe look for some reviews on this and other products before you buy

http://store.detailking.com/Dark-Cha...ye_p_1752.html

 

Nothing wrong with aftermarket carpet,their's no need for steaming,the carpet comes molded to fit,just some trimming on the sides.Just have to order a quality brand,I recommend ACC Brand.

 

It will eventually fade, more so if it's a high contact area.

 

Duplicator makes a carpet paint with colors that are almost perfect match to the charcoal grey interiors. I got a few cans from AZ and plan on trying it on mine once it warms up. Read a lot of good reviews.

 

yea, if he's restoring the car I would go New and maybe a nice set of Matching Floor Mats.

 

As others have mentioned there are good quality aftermarket carpets available for are cars I've never had good luck with trying to dye carpet but SEM makes a quality paint/dye that is good for plastic and carpet if your plaining on going that route

 

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Mantaguy, have you used acc brand? It fits good? like the contours and such? The car is not being restored to original, but is getting border line frame off.. if there was such a thing. So I want not only the outside to look cherry but the inside too. Im working on posting pics so everyone can see. I did keep all the original stuff so when im tired of buying tires, I can put the L69 back in her.

 

when you do try it, let me know how it worked. The carpet is in really good condition except for fading due to sun shining threw t-tops.

 

Yep, Perfectly molded to our cars.I got mine from 1A or Classic,not sure though.
Just checked,I got mine from 1A.

 

I went with ACC and I had to do some trimming and fitting for a perfect fit. Was kind of a pain but it looks great now.

 

Thanks!

 

Here's a link to the ACC carpets that we carry for your car. Prices include free shipping in the lower 48 states

ACC Camaro Carpet

 

I also got it with the Mass Backing,it's what your car came with from the factory with,I highly recommend it for insulation, especially for T Tops.

 

Sweet, thanks everyone. Oh, what about laying down some sound deadening material? then the mass backing/carpet? It is super... like bass in the car when idling and its like the perfect tone that hurts my ears. A drive thru.... ha.. fat chance. I love a good sounding exhaust, but there is something my head doesnt like about my car when it idles. vibrates my brain.... lol

 

I have sound deadening and carpet with backing. Works fine together.

 

RGR that. Yeah I was going to do all sense the interior is all out. I cant believe how clean this 84 is. spotless. Found a mexico DL under the back seat.. lol

 

I've used Rit dye on several carpets. First really vac and carpet clean the carpet. While it's still a little bit damp use the dye. I get a spray bottle (like windex) and put the whole bottle of liquid dye (not the pellets) in and fill it with hot-hot tap water. Wear gloves and if the carpet is still in the car tape and plastic everything you don't want dyed. Go over the high traffic area a few times. Then let it dry. It has to be completely dry or it will transfer. Then I vac and vac it out. Take a light cloth and rub to test if you've got all the loose dye out. It won't change the color but it will freshen up. Always go darker and the color selection is limited.
The made for carpet dyes may be better but it is cheap and lasts a pretty good time. Just make sure you really get it dry before using.

 

Okay.... now I just gotta decide what way to go... Thanks!

 

BTW, I've used red, gray and black. The gray is sometimes hard to find. And it's in a strange department like with laundry detergent.