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HeavyHauler · 10-30-2024, 08:35 PM

I noticed that Brothers Trucks sells a black vinyl floor mat for 1967-1972 Chevy C10. My 1968 C10 shortbed had a factory red vinyl floor mat.

Any good ideas on how to change the color of that black floor mat to red?

72c20customcamper · 10-31-2024, 08:19 AM

I would think vinyl dye . But I don’t think it will be all that durable

**TKCR** · 10-31-2024, 08:40 AM

You probably could use vinyl dye, but wow that would be a lot of work. For vinyl dye to be successful, there’s a lot prep involved. And what I mean, is that the parts need scrubbed/throughly clean. And you may think that since the parts are new there’s not much to clean. But being new vinyl, they would need scrubbed so well it takes that “slick coating” off. It’s the same with plastic parts. The surface has to be able “to accept” the dye. This is why so many people complain about dye not sticking, that it peels off in a short amount of time. And it will if it’s not prepped correctly. SEM has good products for the prep, Vinyl Prep & Plastic Prep, and then the Adhesive Promoter before you can even lay down the color. This another reason why dyeing parts is not successful for a lot of people. They don’t want to spend all the extra money on the prep materials, and just want to get a can of dye and start spraying.

**Joesjunk** · 10-31-2024, 03:36 PM

I bought a new repo mat, and let it sit outside in the sun and rain for about a month. Then I cleaned it really good. I used SEM brand paint and prep. Turned out excellent. It’s the prefect detail

**TKCR** · 10-31-2024, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I bought a new repo mat, and let it sit outside in the sun and rain for about a month. Then I cleaned it really good. I used SEM brand paint and prep. Turned out excellent. It’s the prefect detail

That looks great!

HeavyHauler · 11-03-2024, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I bought a new repo mat, and let it sit outside in the sun and rain for about a month. Then I cleaned it really good. I used SEM brand paint and prep. Turned out excellent. It’s the prefect detail

Hey where did you buy your repro mat from?

**Joesjunk** · 11-03-2024, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

Hey where did you buy your repro mat from?

Classic Parts in Riverside Missouri

10-30-2024, 08:35 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 412	How to change color of vinyl floor mat? I noticed that Brothers Trucks sells a black vinyl floor mat for 1967-1972 Chevy C10. My 1968 C10 shortbed had a factory red vinyl floor mat. Any good ideas on how to change the color of that black floor mat to red?

10-31-2024, 08:19 AM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: How to change color of vinyl floor mat? I would think vinyl dye . But I don’t think it will be all that durable __________________ 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.

10-31-2024, 08:40 AM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: How to change color of vinyl floor mat? You probably could use vinyl dye, but wow that would be a lot of work. For vinyl dye to be successful, there’s a lot prep involved. And what I mean, is that the parts need scrubbed/throughly clean. And you may think that since the parts are new there’s not much to clean. But being new vinyl, they would need scrubbed so well it takes that “slick coating” off. It’s the same with plastic parts. The surface has to be able “to accept” the dye. This is why so many people complain about dye not sticking, that it peels off in a short amount of time. And it will if it’s not prepped correctly. SEM has good products for the prep, Vinyl Prep & Plastic Prep, and then the Adhesive Promoter before you can even lay down the color. This another reason why dyeing parts is not successful for a lot of people. They don’t want to spend all the extra money on the prep materials, and just want to get a can of dye and start spraying. __________________ 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

10-31-2024, 03:36 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: How to change color of vinyl floor mat? I bought a new repo mat, and let it sit outside in the sun and rain for about a month. Then I cleaned it really good. I used SEM brand paint and prep. Turned out excellent. It’s the prefect detail Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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