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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
After watching some videos I think using RIT dye or similar is the way to go . And removing the carpet is also the way to go . It has to be thoroughly cleaned for good results .
What I haven't found yet on any video is if you can or should topcoat with something like 3M Scotchgard ? Seems to me that would be a good way to go but I am no expert .
To be honest with the rear seat backs in the upright position you barely see the carpet . But I know it's there and it bothers me . So I will do something . I was even thinking about getting a black towel with a Porsche crest on it and cut to fit .
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Be careful about the "while I am in there" project creep!
On my 86 El Camino I wanted to replace the seat belts that were getting frayed and just worn out after 370,000 miles.
To get the seat belts out, the seat had to come out, and interior panels had to be removed. Well while I was in there, I might as well replace the faded and worn carpet, and while I am in there maybe put in some speakers in the aftermarket door panels that are available now.
And while I am in there, I should re-dye the very faded seatbelt guides that had seen 37 years of sun with the same dye I used on the lower door panels.
And while I am in there, I should replace the door sills that were original and kinda scratched up and ugly with new authorized GM Fisher body door sills.
And while I am in there, STOP, dang it. I still need to get some chrome tape for the upper door panels, but getting it to stick is a challenge. That is for the next little project.
I do want to redo the faded headliner, and the chrome tape for the upper door panels someday soon. It is nice to have freshly rebuilt seatbelts.