I know this is an old post but just thought I’d say thanks for your effort writing this up. One bit of advice re the chrome foil that you repainted. You can buy chrome myla tape which is self adhesive looks great 

Only just seen this post, 6 years late.  any Advie on cleaning the old vinyl, nothing seems to touch it, remains stained and dirty from years of sweaty hands etc?

Cheers.

If soft scrub lemon (not with bleach) and a big fkg brush in the bath tub (when she's away for a couple of hours) won't clean them, then I don't know an answer...I did the blue ones from my e9, and they are as new now. Don't freak if there is some color bleed in the water. Note that I removed said vinyl from the door cards for this, as it was time for new front panels anyway. Re-used the rear cards.

Last resort...Clean and de-grease, and get a spray vinyl color match from SEM for most colors. Tobac (like above) is more mottled in appearance, and doesn't work, but basics like tan, black, marine blue are pretty easy. I wouldn't do seats, tho, just vertical surfaces, and armrests. I think their color match is very good. 

@auggiemize, awesome tip, thank you. My friend and I just bought a bunch of old parts, including interior pieces that need a thorough cleaning, to help get some old 02s back on the road. Really appreciate your sharing your experiences. ?

On 6/17/2021 at 4:24 PM, auggiemize said:

If soft scrub lemon (not with bleach) and a big fkg brush in the bath tub (when she's away for a couple of hours) won't clean them, then I don't know an answer...I did the blue ones from my e9, and they are as new now. Don't freak if there is some color bleed in the water. Note that I removed said vinyl from the door cards for this, as it was time for new front panels anyway. Re-used the rear cards.

Last resort...Clean and de-grease, and get a spray vinyl color match from SEM for most colors. Tobac (like above) is more mottled in appearance, and doesn't work, but basics like tan, black, marine blue are pretty easy. I wouldn't do seats, tho, just vertical surfaces, and armrests. I think their color match is very good. 

will have to Francine some colour?  Nothing is touching is cleaning wise.

I'm guessing you meant "touching it"..?

Not sure what you mean to "Francine some color"...spray dye/color?...then yes.

Unpredictive text,

Should read' have to find some colour,as nothing is to touching it.'

It's a grey/beige/ Sandy colour?

Don't know where to find this though.

World Upholstery has a spray vinyl that is probably a Gobi tan, but it would supposedly to match their version, which might not match your seats..... but I had some issues with a can of their Cardinal red that didn't match their Cardinal red vinyl, so I'd probably not go there; just mentioning it tho.

SEM will match colors to your sample, so if you can snip a back side piece of your door card, or underside of a seat cover, you should be in good shape, color wise. Its not that expensive either. They did not charge for the color match. All that said, I haven't dealt with them post COVID onset. Last time I just called their customer service number and they were very helpful. 

Hope this helps some.

1 hour ago, auggiemize said:

World Upholstery has a spray vinyl that is probably a Gobi tan, but it would supposedly to match their version, which might not match your seats..... but I had some issues with a can of their Cardinal red that didn't match their Cardinal red vinyl, so I'd probably not go there; just mentioning it tho.

 

SEM will match colors to your sample, so if you can snip a back side piece of your door card, or underside of a seat cover, you should be in good shape, color wise. Its not that expensive either. They did not charge for the color match. All that said, I haven't dealt with them post COVID onset. Last time I just called their customer service number and they were very helpful. 

Hope this helps some.

Thanks auggiemize, not heard of those companies here,will have to ask around.  Thanks for the tips.

I don't know where you are...I guess not in the US?

SEMproducts.com

15 hours ago, auggiemize said:

I don't know where you are...I guess not in the US?

SEMproducts.com

UK.

I just called them, to see what they still do..

They do not match to a vinyl or leather sample anymore. That sucks. Which negates my next question, do you have distribution in the UK. Nope. Sorry to get your hopes up. I would try a couple of high end/custom upholstery shops to see what they use...certainly someone will still do a custom colorization. Best of luck. Let me know if you score.

Dave

11 minutes ago, auggiemize said:

I just called them, to see what they still do..

They do not match to a vinyl or leather sample anymore. That sucks. Which negates my next question, do you have distribution in the UK. Nope. Sorry to get your hopes up. I would try a couple of high end/custom upholstery shops to see what they use...certainly someone will still do a custom colorization. Best of luck. Let me know if you score.

Dave

Cheers Dave.

thanks, Im doing this in 2023 so your tips are timeless!