1964 Polara 500 Interior

[grubby65]

I have a question for you guys. My 1964 Polara 500 has the Metallic Fawn with Pearl Accent interior. There are a few spots that are starting to show some wear and I was wondering if there is any kind of dye I could use to fix these spots. If I go this route I want it to look nice, but I don't know how well you can blend a dye in.



I know there are vendors that sell replacement seat covers, but I don't know if I want to go that route. The interior is original and in very nice shape. As the old saying goes they are only original once. What would you guys do?

 

[moparsteve636]

You might try and have auto paint store mix a color that matches in a dye compound! Other than that I don't know of any way to cover the stains, only other way is to replace the panels, I don't think they'll match the original! BTW that is a nice original interior!

 

[super-bee_ski]

Controversial reply from me but:

-I would not touch that at all!
I'm unsure of your State that you live in but it could be Sunshine/UV damage.
But, really? Original interior from a 64 that looks that great?
WOW, all I can say is that is a testimony for the great craftsmanship "WE"...America made in the 1960s

I personally would not touch it, perhaps keep it "treated" and cover it when parked in the sunshine.

Beautiful car, Beautiful!
Lucky guy!

 

[gtx1of1]

its 50 years old
its faded.
you wont mix dye to match.
love the patina .
leave it alone.

 

[Riverdawg]

I wish my 65 coronet buckets were in that good of shape. I have pearl white interior that is mostly original, but the buckets seats are torn up and the fawn carpet was shredded though so i cut it all out. I have to agree with above comments, that's a great original interior, just maintain it and protect it and leave it as is. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

 

[eric383]

I agree......it would be very difficult to match. Keep it as original as possible and when it bothers you enough redo the interior.