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1960 fleetwood vinyl top dye

Started by 60kaddydaddy, October 30, 2017, 12:44:15 PM

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60kaddydaddy

October 30, 2017, 12:44:15 PM
Is it possible to freshen up my black top with some dye?

David Greenburg

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October 30, 2017, 01:39:16 PM
It should be, but keep in mind it is not vinyl; it is actually convertible top material known as Vicodec.
David Greenburg
'60 Eldorado Seville
'61 Fleetwood Sixty Special

Mike Josephic CLC #3877

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November 01, 2017, 01:00:23 AM
The confusion comes about because "vinyl" is not one product. That
name covers a whole range of products with similar chemistries.

Actually, Vicodec as an early vinyl product with chemistry much like that
used today.  Therefore, any "dye" that will work on a "vinyl" should also
work on your Vicodec top. 

Mike
1955 Cadillac Eldorado
1973 Cadillac Eldorado
1995 Cadillac Seville
2004 Escalade
1997 GMC Suburban 4X4, 454 engine, 3/4 ton
custom built by Santa Fe in Evansville, IN
2011 Buick Lucerne CX
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Carl Fielding

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November 01, 2017, 06:03:21 AM
Surflex. I put one coat on my '24 Cad almost 30 years ago. It still looks good , but I am fanatic about limiting sun exposure (delicate original top and headliner) , and I keep water off it. Clean the top well and then wipe down with industrial grade denatured ethyl alcohol before application. Get enough alcohol to flush , and then blow out your brake system if you have not done so in the last several years.This advice does not apply to silicone brake fluid.   - Carl
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