Dying Interior Leather+Vinyl+Plastic-Any Write-Ups on how-to?

AirMan89 · December 26th, 2011, 08:34 PM

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JustRight · December 26th, 2011, 11:33 PM

Have you bought your kit yet?

AirMan89 · December 27th, 2011, 08:46 AM

Ive got the dye picked out but Im waiting to read up on it first

normajean · December 27th, 2011, 10:56 AM

Youtube is your friend. I used Duplicolor fabric/vinyl dye and it worked like heaven on the vinyl. Just clean the seat really good of all dirt and oils. I used Mean Green from the dollar store and kept cleaning till the rags had no more dirt on them. Shake the cans up really good and paint in a sweeping motion. Start with light coats and build up form there. I think there is some rattle can cap you can buy at Micheal"s that sprays out really wide but the best thing that I found was the rattle can spray gun attachment that cost $1 at dollar general. I have had no problems with the spray dye on my vinyl. none at all!
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AirMan89 · December 27th, 2011, 12:32 PM

looks great man i might give that a shot

94racing · December 27th, 2011, 04:47 PM

Havent died anything but the hadle thing is awsome

98SnakeHorse · December 27th, 2011, 05:51 PM

How well does this stuff last and can it handle the rubbing of getting in and out of the car? That looks really good

glittle75 · December 27th, 2011, 05:59 PM

yeah curious on the longevity of this stuff?

normajean · December 28th, 2011, 12:02 PM

^ On the cloth yes it rubs off over time even if you follow all the steps. I rubbed in every coat with a brush and it still wears through over time. On the vinyl it worked like a charm. No problems at all. Most people don't even know it came out of a can. If you start with light coats and build up you will get no runs and a even pattern. I swear that lil gun thing in the pics helps you control the can better. This is not my daily driver so it takes a good while for it to finally rub off, but when it starts to show a lil wear I just spray it a few times and rub it in when I'm in for the night. It hasn't faded but it will rub off the fabric over time. Also I have no signs of it on my clothes. I would not spray it on fabric seats if it is a daily.

AirMan89 · December 28th, 2011, 12:17 PM

Vinyl Dye/Paint - Product Details - Parasol Inc.
what do you all think about this? Im thinking of buying this dye because I'm really looking for something permanent as this is my daily driver and I would rather not have to keep touching up my seats..

I may use this on my leather seats and the dupli-color on my vinyl dash and doors etc.

normajean · December 28th, 2011, 12:18 PM

I sprayed the seats early this year and have never had to respray the passenger seat at all, even with my wife rollin with me from time to time.

98SnakeHorse · December 28th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by normajean

^ On the cloth yes it rubs off over time even if you follow all the steps. I rubbed in every coat with a brush and it still wears through over time. On the vinyl it worked like a charm. No problems at all. Most people don't even know it came out of a can. If you start with light coats and build up you will get no runs and a even pattern. I swear that lil gun thing in the pics helps you control the can better. This is not my daily driver so it takes a good while for it to finally rub off, but when it starts to show a lil wear I just spray it a few times and rub it in when I'm in for the night. It hasn't faded but it will rub off the fabric over time. Also I have no signs of it on my clothes. I would not spray it on fabric seats if it is a daily.

Intersting, I was thinking of dying the back of my seats (which are cloth) black. It isnt my daily and I doubt many will wanna sit back there expecially because of my roll cage going in soon.

normajean · December 28th, 2011, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by AirMan89

Vinyl Dye/Paint - Product Details - Parasol Inc.
what do you all think about this? Im thinking of buying this dye because I'm really looking for something permanent as this is my daily driver and I would rather not have to keep touching up my seats..

I may use this on my leather seats and the dupli-color on my vinyl dash and doors etc.

Seems like a good product. I think most of this type stuff will be a toss up and it will just be a matter of time before you say "F.ck it I'm doing it"...lol

AirMan89 · December 28th, 2011, 01:02 PM

"it will just be a matter of time before you say "F.ck it I'm doing it"...lol"
completely agree all.. the painting mods of done so far have been started this way haha

me2dumb4college · December 28th, 2011, 01:08 PM

That shifter from Top Gun? Goose... eject! NooooOooooOoo

ChrisJ · December 28th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Fox seats in a new edge?

me2dumb4college · December 28th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Why not just replace the fabric?

Classic Car Upholstery 101: Seat Rebuilding - Part 1

AirMan89 · December 28th, 2011, 02:49 PM

Well as long as the dye really does permanently change the color and it doesnt fade, i think this will be easier and less time consuming.. My leather is still in great shape only a few cracks on the drivers seat, the rest is mint

normajean · December 28th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by me2dumb4college

That shifter from Top Gun? Goose... eject! NooooOooooOoo

Lol!! Yep I love my shift handle.

normajean · December 28th, 2011, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Fox seats in a new edge?

Yep $100 on craigslist and it took 30 minutes to put them in. I didn't have to swap out tracks because it came with them but you can use you factory tracks. It all bolts right up and right in and you can move the side lumbar outward or inward to fit your body size. It was a quick fix for the leather seats that have you sliding all over the place.

December 26th, 2011, 08:34 PM	#1
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December 26th, 2011, 11:33 PM	#2
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December 27th, 2011, 08:46 AM	#3
AirMan89 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Convertib Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive got the dye picked out but Im waiting to read up on it first __________________ 2003 Mustang GT - Eibach Springs - Flowmaster 40 Series - Custom Dyed Interior RAL 9005 - 3.73 Gears

December 27th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#4
normajean Regular 2002 GT MUSTANG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	Youtube is your friend. I used Duplicolor fabric/vinyl dye and it worked like heaven on the vinyl. Just clean the seat really good of all dirt and oils. I used Mean Green from the dollar store and kept cleaning till the rags had no more dirt on them. Shake the cans up really good and paint in a sweeping motion. Start with light coats and build up form there. I think there is some rattle can cap you can buy at Micheal"s that sprays out really wide but the best thing that I found was the rattle can spray gun attachment that cost $1 at dollar general. I have had no problems with the spray dye on my vinyl. none at all! from this: to this: __________________ 3:73 gears, 70mm throttle body, catted x pipe, CAI, bamachips, lakewood fiddy/fiddy

December 27th, 2011, 12:32 PM	#5
AirMan89 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Convertib Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks great man i might give that a shot __________________ 2003 Mustang GT - Eibach Springs - Flowmaster 40 Series - Custom Dyed Interior RAL 9005 - 3.73 Gears

December 27th, 2011, 04:47 PM	#6
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December 27th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#7
98SnakeHorse Enthusiast 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oskaloosa Posts: 708 iTrader: 1 reviews	How well does this stuff last and can it handle the rubbing of getting in and out of the car? That looks really good __________________ 98 Cobra_stock bs/exhaust [SOLD] 2000 s/c gt, 511rwh 450rwtq [SOLD] 1995 331 Stroker Gt, (Turbo build in progress) - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-95-5-0-a.html

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December 28th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#9
normajean Regular 2002 GT MUSTANG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ On the cloth yes it rubs off over time even if you follow all the steps. I rubbed in every coat with a brush and it still wears through over time. On the vinyl it worked like a charm. No problems at all. Most people don't even know it came out of a can. If you start with light coats and build up you will get no runs and a even pattern. I swear that lil gun thing in the pics helps you control the can better. This is not my daily driver so it takes a good while for it to finally rub off, but when it starts to show a lil wear I just spray it a few times and rub it in when I'm in for the night. It hasn't faded but it will rub off the fabric over time. Also I have no signs of it on my clothes. I would not spray it on fabric seats if it is a daily. __________________ 3:73 gears, 70mm throttle body, catted x pipe, CAI, bamachips, lakewood fiddy/fiddy

December 28th, 2011, 12:17 PM	#10
AirMan89 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Convertib Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	Vinyl Dye/Paint - Product Details - Parasol Inc. what do you all think about this? Im thinking of buying this dye because I'm really looking for something permanent as this is my daily driver and I would rather not have to keep touching up my seats.. I may use this on my leather seats and the dupli-color on my vinyl dash and doors etc. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT - Eibach Springs - Flowmaster 40 Series - Custom Dyed Interior RAL 9005 - 3.73 Gears

December 28th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#11
normajean Regular 2002 GT MUSTANG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	I sprayed the seats early this year and have never had to respray the passenger seat at all, even with my wife rollin with me from time to time. __________________ 3:73 gears, 70mm throttle body, catted x pipe, CAI, bamachips, lakewood fiddy/fiddy

December 28th, 2011, 01:02 PM	#14
AirMan89 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Convertib Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	"it will just be a matter of time before you say "F.ck it I'm doing it"...lol" completely agree all.. the painting mods of done so far have been started this way haha __________________ 2003 Mustang GT - Eibach Springs - Flowmaster 40 Series - Custom Dyed Interior RAL 9005 - 3.73 Gears

December 28th, 2011, 01:08 PM	#15
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December 28th, 2011, 01:27 PM	#17
me2dumb4college Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why not just replace the fabric? Classic Car Upholstery 101: Seat Rebuilding - Part 1

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December 28th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#18
AirMan89 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Convertib Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well as long as the dye really does permanently change the color and it doesnt fade, i think this will be easier and less time consuming.. My leather is still in great shape only a few cracks on the drivers seat, the rest is mint __________________ 2003 Mustang GT - Eibach Springs - Flowmaster 40 Series - Custom Dyed Interior RAL 9005 - 3.73 Gears

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