Shade of red on new dash pads??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dave6672** · 05-26-2024, 02:39 PM

I bought a new red dash pad from Classic Industries for my 67 C10. It has documentation in the box from Dash Direct, so I assume it's one of theirs. It seems excessively bright and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with red dash pads and if there are different manufacturers with possibly different shades of red. I realize that my dash pad is discolored due to age, but wow does it seem bright. Maybe once I get the rest of the interior shined up, it will be fine, but I'm not sure. Pictured next to the door panels, it matches better.

72c20customcamper · 05-26-2024, 03:41 PM

No experience with them but you are comparing a brand new pad to 50 year old sun bleached pad .

54blackhornet · 05-26-2024, 04:31 PM

You could switch to a black pad to match your cluster and glove box door. Nice contrast.

**68bowtie** · 05-26-2024, 05:05 PM

I replaced everything with new and made a seat cover to match just because of that concern. They are super bright! Very squishy too. I’m not sure how they looked back in the day but I suspect they were a shade darker. I think your best bet for matching OEM vinyl is to dye it darker.

**TKCR** · 05-27-2024, 08:38 AM

There are 2 shades of Red, Bright Red. And I believe some call the Dark Red, Maroon. I’ve noticed that with the seat fabric, carpet and seatbelts.

The new stuff will look bright compared to the old faded reds. And reds were notorious for bad fading anyways, doesn’t matter what shade it was.

**dave6672** · 05-27-2024, 10:54 AM

Thanks all for the input and for the pic, 68bowtie. That helped a lot. I thought about the maroon one but since it’s a factory red interior, I want as stock as a look as possible. I suppose once I get it all spiffed up, it will look OK.

I am curious if there is a different manufacturer that has a red that is slightly less bright, but it’s hard to tell from pics for a web site.

1972CheyenneSuper · 06-01-2024, 11:46 AM

If you want to match real close to the factory you may have to paint or dye it.
My blue dashpad was nowhere close to matching the rest of my pieces.
I found that LMC has a proprietary mix of the bright blue in a colorbond paint.
Not sure if the other colors are custom mixes, but it has to be a little closer.

https://www.lmctruck.com/chemicals-p...y-color-bond-4

**dave6672** · 06-02-2024, 04:02 PM

Definitely an option. Once I get the interior cleaned well, I'll double check the look and go from there. Thanks

05-26-2024, 02:39 PM	#1
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,263	Shade of red on new dash pads??? I bought a new red dash pad from Classic Industries for my 67 C10. It has documentation in the box from Dash Direct, so I assume it's one of theirs. It seems excessively bright and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with red dash pads and if there are different manufacturers with possibly different shades of red. I realize that my dash pad is discolored due to age, but wow does it seem bright. Maybe once I get the rest of the interior shined up, it will be fine, but I'm not sure. Pictured next to the door panels, it matches better. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

05-26-2024, 03:41 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? No experience with them but you are comparing a brand new pad to 50 year old sun bleached pad . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-26-2024, 04:31 PM	#3
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? You could switch to a black pad to match your cluster and glove box door. Nice contrast. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

05-26-2024, 05:05 PM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? I replaced everything with new and made a seat cover to match just because of that concern. They are super bright! Very squishy too. I’m not sure how they looked back in the day but I suspect they were a shade darker. I think your best bet for matching OEM vinyl is to dye it darker. Attached Images __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

05-27-2024, 08:38 AM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,978	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? There are 2 shades of Red, Bright Red. And I believe some call the Dark Red, Maroon. I’ve noticed that with the seat fabric, carpet and seatbelts. The new stuff will look bright compared to the old faded reds. And reds were notorious for bad fading anyways, doesn’t matter what shade it was. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

05-27-2024, 10:54 AM	#6
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,263	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? Thanks all for the input and for the pic, 68bowtie. That helped a lot. I thought about the maroon one but since it’s a factory red interior, I want as stock as a look as possible. I suppose once I get it all spiffed up, it will look OK. I am curious if there is a different manufacturer that has a red that is slightly less bright, but it’s hard to tell from pics for a web site. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10 Last edited by dave6672; 05-27-2024 at 11:00 AM.

06-01-2024, 11:46 AM	#7
1972CheyenneSuper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ND Posts: 227	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? If you want to match real close to the factory you may have to paint or dye it. My blue dashpad was nowhere close to matching the rest of my pieces. I found that LMC has a proprietary mix of the bright blue in a colorbond paint. Not sure if the other colors are custom mixes, but it has to be a little closer. https://www.lmctruck.com/chemicals-p...y-color-bond-4 __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Cheyenne Super - Buckets, A/C, "The 17 Year Revival Project"

06-02-2024, 04:02 PM	#8
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,263	Re: Shade of red on new dash pads??? Definitely an option. Once I get the interior cleaned well, I'll double check the look and go from there. Thanks __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10



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