C2 Interior color enhancment

[Dwight P.]

Gentlemen:
My 1965 Coupe door panels(bright blue)have faded a little. Not unusual for a forty year old car. The panels are in very good condition otherwise. Is there a product that can be applied that will bring back the color and luster? Hemmings has several vendors that claim to have products that make some big claims, but I do not want to end up ruining my panels.
Any guidance would be appreciated.

[Justin N.]

Re: C2 Interior color enhancment

Dwight,

I did quite a few pieces on my 67 coupe to match the new leather seatcovers which are brighter than old ones. I have found Sem to be the best for interior paint. White was too bright, so I had to use super white to match other pieces. My painter uses it also, and swears by all their products.

We did a full resto on a 69 280sl Mercedes a few years ago and used the Camel color on some faded armrests. Not only was it a dead-on match, but the stuff is bullet proof and doesn't rub off or peel. Check with them about proper prepping of surface before you color. Good luck!

Justin #41362

[Wayne K.]

Re: C2 Interior color enhancment

Paul,

There are interior dyes sold in quart cans by some suppliers. I purchased some from ZIP several years ago and it was ready to use right from the can. I did some small pieces with an airbrush and some larger ones with a detail gun. The color looked good and had the right gloss in my opinion.

Wayne

[Jeff S.]

Re: C2 Interior color enhancment

Dwight,
I like Tower Paints, Oshkosh, WI. (800-779-6520). They mix-up a top quality rattle can with interior colors & have all the codes. For door panels & soft parts, they have a 'thin' laquer that is very well behaved. You will have to use the appropriate prep products first, of course, to remove any traces of silicone, Pledge, or whatever.

Jeff