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Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/1/06 4:50pm Message 1 of 9
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Savannah, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)

I got some I'm re-dyeing.I've cleaned them three times with joy dish soap.What else should I do to make sure I get ALL the dreaded Armorall off so I don't get and fish eyes and good adheason.Thanks




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Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/1/06 4:59pm Message 2 of 9
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

Acetone.  This will clean off all of the crap and soap.  The follow up with wax and grease remover.   It won't leave a residue.  Most other things will. 




Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/1/06 6:10pm Message 3 of 9
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DuPont used to make a solvent called Prep-Sol,I don't know if it is still available or not,it's as good as Acetone,but not as hazardous .great stuff just what you are looking for,check your local auto paint store they should have it or something just like it


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Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/2/06 3:19pm Message 4 of 9
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Prep-Sol is a name brand of one of the wax and grease remover products.  And it's a good one at that.


Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/2/06 9:47pm Message 5 of 9
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Braselton, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible 427/390 British Green w/saddle interior and soft top.4 spd no air. It has just been mechanically restored from the tires up, and I'm working on the cosmetics.
After soap and water, rubbing alcohol is great for removing stubborn residue, and dries quickly


Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/3/06 2:30am Message 6 of 9
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Fayetteville, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Corvette Convertable, 4 spd, 350 SB, Daily Driver

The eastwood company has a specific pre-dye cleaner and a no sand primer for interior parts.  I have used the products for both soft interior pieces, like seat leather and for hard plastic trim.  I wouldn't do it without their prep products.  I have always had great results.

Good Luck,

JR




Cleaning interior pieces for dye prep

Posted: 5/3/06 6:18am Message 7 of 9
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

I used a product called Colorbond on my interior. It looks great and holds up well. Its not a dye as per say but it did a good job. I'm sure they have prep also. here's the URL, Terry

http://www.bryndana.com/




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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible

Prep-Sol is a time proven product for grease , wax etc. NAPA also has a pre cleaner that I've gotten good results with.

As far as the dye itself, I much prefer the auto body supply dyes over the spray bombs.




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Posted: 5/3/06 5:14pm Message 9 of 9
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Saxonburg, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black over red, doing a resto.

Watch using acetone, it will melt the plastic parts if not used lightly.

Clean the best you can with any cleaner, 409 or what ever, then clean it with Bon Ami cleanser. It will also prep the surface so the dye or paint will stick. It won't leave a residue like some soaps will. Been there, done that.     

Denny




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