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I re-dyed the interior panels. They had almost faded to white! I don't think I want to dye the seats. I think that would wear off and probably stain my clothes. Here's a before pic. It didn't look that red in person.

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Chuck

whoa!

That chart says 901 silver is suppose to have red upholstery. Is that right?

That is correct for 1972. 901 Silver came with Black in 70/71 and again in 73. The "Red" interior was more toward the Burgundy Side of the red range - than pure bright red. As I recall SEM's "NAPA Red" interior dye is a very close match to the original color.

Every set of original "red" plastic panels that I have seen - have been died red on white plastic. At least the backs of the panels would indicate they were white when formed.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Edited by Carl Beck

I re-dyed the interior panels. They had almost faded to white! I don't think I want to dye the seats. I think that would wear off and probably stain my clothes. Here's a before pic. It didn't look that red in person.

Yeah - I'm assuming a good leather dye like they use on red leather sofas. I was willing to give a door panel a try as it would just get my arm, not my pants.

I did the door panels and everything else with red SEM vinyl dye 3 years ago and it's holding up very well. I didn't do the seats or headliner. My plan is to get my other Miata seats reupholstered in black with red inserts.

Chuck

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