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Faded rear carpet in C5, Is there anyway to re dye it back to the original Oak color?

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Old 08-10-2021, 09:47 AM
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Old 08-11-2021, 10:39 AM
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Check with a local upholstery shop, you may be able to purchase a dye kit.
 
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Old 08-11-2021, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 74HARLEY
Check with a local upholstery shop, you may be able to purchase a dye kit.
Thanks for the good idea, I check with a few local shops.
 
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Old 08-17-2021, 06:45 PM
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Corvette America, Wilcox Corvette and others offer spray dye to match the original color. I went to a local paint/glass store and they made me a quart of dye to match. I touched up all the trim/carpet that had faded. I will tell you though, the carpet isn't as soft after you spray it. Not that it's very soft to begin with. Here's a trick if you're interested, dye something that normally is black. Like a console lid or something. Gives it a personal touch.
 
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Old 08-18-2021, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ductape
Corvette America, Wilcox Corvette and others offer spray dye to match the original color. I went to a local paint/glass store and they made me a quart of dye to match. I touched up all the trim/carpet that had faded. I will tell you though, the carpet isn't as soft after you spray it. Not that it's very soft to begin with. Here's a trick if you're interested, dye something that normally is black. Like a console lid or something. Gives it a personal touch.
Thanks for the suggestions,, I'll check with these two companies.
 
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