Two summers ago I purchased a new set of silver blue carpet for my 58. The difference between the old and the new was quite amazing. The only problem is that after only one summer (about 6000 miles), the carpet color is now a light green color. The carpet purchased was a correct daytona weave replacement. It is still very clean and unworn. Could I redye the carpet and if so what product or place does anyone recommend. Finally how can I prevent this from happening in the first place, I enjoy driving the car but like it to look its best too. Thanks everyone!
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Re: 58 carpet
I have heard reports from those who have dyed small pieces of nylon impregnates (seat belts, Etc.) and actually seen one result (it was good). But, for carpet we're talking major area!
Convertibles take a pretty good sun beating and 'fade' is quite typical. On single color carpet, you 'can' use vinyl spray paint and work it into the carpet fabric with a scrub brush. With quite reasonable results and a lot of elbow grease.
Had a local fellow come to my house to remove and clean an antique oriental rug. While there, he mentioned they could lift the carpeting in the ENTIRE HOUSE, put down new pad, and clean, re-dye, and re-install the original carpet for 50% of what I'd pay for new carpet. I was amazed!
This was a very reputable firm (I trusted 'em with my oriental). I'd always thought the labor cost of carpet remove/install was a significant portion of the job's total cost. Guess it's not so!
If folks like this are willing to pony up to the bar to work on a 4K ft floor covering job, you'd think it's be duck soup to tackle an auto interior. So, why not call around your local metro area to those who specialze in carpet cleaning and see what you can find out. I know the next time I think of replacing the factory original carpet on a Corvette restoration, I'm going to research the services of a pro to clean/re-dye before I buy reproduction carpet with it's 'not right here/there' foibles.
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