Convertible Top etc.

I have a complete set (CMC) of white top, side curtains, etc. I have been looking for somewhere to purchase or trade for the canvas top in Burgundy. Any suggestions whre to look?

Robert,

This may come across as half backed but I have dyed a few vinyl interiors with absolute success and can easily dye your exsisitng white top and side curtains.
I use aerosol dyes available through Corvette Central.

Simple soap and water cleaning followed by alcohol wipe down and shoot on the dye, dries in 15 minutes and cannot be scrapped even with a finger nail.

My thoughts exactly Alan! I, too, have had good results with dye.

Are you serious about dying Vinyl? What does it do, eitch the Vinyl so it is not just a surface application but actually goes into the Vinyl?
I'm game where do you find such a thing and how much does it cost per can? I imagine to do all the pieces it will take several cans.

Or if you want, get a bottle of red wine, your top and my wife in the same room... the top will be red before the bottle is finish... you should see my sofa!

SEM "Classic Coat" works wonderfully on leather and vinyl, I've had no problems with wear or scuffing at all.

http://www.sem.ws/product.php?product_id=242

Luck,

TC

When I went to the Corvette Central I couldn't find anything about Vinyl Dye. The SEM dye says it is for interior only. Somebody help!!!

Robert, how about checking with a local auto upholstery shop to see if they can fabricate new top and windows using the old ones for a pattern?
I had a new canvas tonneau cover made by using an old vinyl one as a pattern.

This isn't an old top etc. It's brand new never been installed on a car. I would like to dye it if possible. Last resort spend a lot for a new set of canvas.

The last time I used vinyl dye was about 5 years ago. I tuned up the interior of my boat. Since then, the finish has been exposed to rain, sun and plain old wear and tear. Touch up spray is easily done on any spots that get "scuffed".
As I recall, the cost was about 4bucks a can and I got it at a generic auto parts store. I would suggest that you try a trial spray on somthing other than your top before you decide if it works for you.
I know this picture isn't the best, but the grey surfaces are where I used the dye.

Robert,
http://www.eastwoodco.com/text/content/OnlineCatalog.html
Upholstery dye that will withstand exterior use.

I've used this dye from Eastwood and it's really good! You can't tell the color came from a can when it's finished.
They sell a cleaner to use before the dye, but they were out of stock and the sales guy said they don't sell that much of it. So I just cleaned with detergent several times til it was clean and oil free.

This stuff is really nasty smelling. Use protection while spraying this stuff. I'm sure it's not too healthy to breathe or be in extended contact with.
It takes several weeks for the smell to go away. I think it's dry enough to use in a day or so if you can stand the smell. (gives me a headache)
Here's a photo of some seats I dyed with the Eastwood product. They started life tan in color. I dyed them a medium gray.

Greg B

Greg,

Those seats look great! Do you remember the name of the color you used? I'm doing up a Ghia with my Father and he wants a gray interior for it, I LOVE the color of yours.

Thanks ! TC

I have also used the dye from Eastwood. Also easy to use ...cleaning the surface area with a n mix of soap and water rinse and wipe down with rubbing alcohol is a prep must.

Greg your's looks like the graphite gray I used in a Chevy pick up!

TC, Alan,
SEM Colorcoat 15303 Graphite, it is.

Greg