Continuation of the "Interior Blackout Project"

Zatrekaz · March 20th, 2010, 06:53 PM

Well, its been about a year since my large project of painting my entire interior. The only part missing has been my seats, carpet, and headliner. Well, I am chaning that starting today.

I REALLY wanted to get Black Leather seats. However due to price and rarity I am not gonna be able to. So, I decided on getting my cloth seats re-upholstered. However with recent events, I can not even afford that. So... I decided to take some fabric paint to them.

Now, I know this is not a good solution and it is temporary until I do get them reupholstered. However I wanted them to match for the biggest show I go to in June and I know it will be after that before I can get them reupholstered.

I just layed down about 2 coats on the driver seat. I don't have pics uploaded yet, but they will be uploaded.

Cost so far:

~ 4 cans of Black Fabric paint - $30

Matt. · March 20th, 2010, 06:56 PM

You should look on craigslist for seats out of other stangs, there are several on mine.
Waiting for pics....

BadBlackGT · March 20th, 2010, 07:05 PM

Hmmm... i really want to see pics on how this turns out. Keep us posted!

Zatrekaz · March 20th, 2010, 11:05 PM

Zatrekaz · March 20th, 2010, 11:07 PM

It made them less soft to the touch. Durability seems good for now, but only time will tell. I still have a can left of paint. Gonna put one more coat on them tomorrow and let it dry all day then put them back in.

southfour! · March 20th, 2010, 11:32 PM

I know you know a lot more than me about paint but I have heard of people painting their seats and having it rub off on their clothes. I would go for a drive in some old white clothes to test it lol.

WLJohnson05 · March 20th, 2010, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by southfour

I know you know a lot more than me about paint but I have heard of people painting their seats and having it rub off on their clothes. I would go for a drive in some old white clothes to test it lol.

yea, you need to let it dry for a few days to make sure that doesnt happen.

to solve the softness thing, i've heard you can steam clean them and it will take out that hard feeling.

Zatrekaz · March 20th, 2010, 11:59 PM

I will have to try that... my GF's mother just bought a small steam cleaner. I am going to put a small thin coat on them in the morning and let them sit all day before putting them back in.

Again, this is just a temp thing until I get them re covered sometime this summer.

00BlueMustang · March 21st, 2010, 12:09 AM

Wow this turned out a lot better than I actually thought it would

Zatrekaz · March 21st, 2010, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by 00BlueMustang

Wow this turned out a lot better than I actually thought it would

You should know not to doubt me

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 21st, 2010, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

You should know not to doubt me

lolz...leave it to Zat to do something none of us would do....looking good Zat...but i know some black leathers would look better

BadBlackGT · March 21st, 2010, 01:03 AM

Wow, i would think it would have a crunchy feeling to it, like stiff starched paint spots on jeans. Thats so weird how that worked. Great job man!

00BlueMustang · March 21st, 2010, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

You should know not to doubt me

I is sorry

Zatrekaz · March 21st, 2010, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

lolz...leave it to Zat to do something none of us would do....looking good Zat...but i know some black leathers would look better

But hey, atleast its not off the wall stupid things

and if I could afford some black leather, I would be all over that like white on rice.

Originally Posted by BadBlackGT

Wow, i would think it would have a crunchy feeling to it, like stiff starched paint spots on jeans. Thats so weird how that worked. Great job man!

It did lose alot of the softness, and it does have a stiff feel to it. I am going to see if I can barrow my GF's Mother's small household steam cleaner tomorrow and see if that works. Again, this is just temp.

I wonder how much it will cost to get these things re covered in back fabric of the same quality as stock?

travis_afx · March 21st, 2010, 03:43 PM

Looks good Zat

I had an old camaro that had the seats black like that. They were a little stiffer, but it went away after a while.The steamer sounds like a good idea though.

AndrewA. · March 21st, 2010, 04:09 PM

Came out really nice..but your gauges stick out!

Zatrekaz · March 21st, 2010, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by AndrewA.

Came out really nice..but your gauges stick out!

That was because of the flash from the camera, they are a very dark charcole color.

I got the driver seat in. If you scratch the seats with your fingernail it flakes off. However how often is that going to happen? I also pressed hard in one area with my forearm when moving it and it made it come off some... just repainted that section. So its not a permenent thing by far, but it will do until I get some extra cash.

WLJohnson05 · April 10th, 2010, 10:34 PM

so hows it holding up after almost a month? did you try that steam cleaning?

theundeadstang · April 11th, 2010, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

maguiers
hell yea

ViperPilot24 · April 11th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Hey...atleast you found a quarter under your seat!

March 20th, 2010, 06:53 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Continuation of the "Interior Blackout Project" Well, its been about a year since my large project of painting my entire interior. The only part missing has been my seats, carpet, and headliner. Well, I am chaning that starting today. I REALLY wanted to get Black Leather seats. However due to price and rarity I am not gonna be able to. So, I decided on getting my cloth seats re-upholstered. However with recent events, I can not even afford that. So... I decided to take some fabric paint to them. Now, I know this is not a good solution and it is temporary until I do get them reupholstered. However I wanted them to match for the biggest show I go to in June and I know it will be after that before I can get them reupholstered. I just layed down about 2 coats on the driver seat. I don't have pics uploaded yet, but they will be uploaded. Cost so far: ~ 4 cans of Black Fabric paint - $30 __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

March 20th, 2010, 06:56 PM	#2
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should look on craigslist for seats out of other stangs, there are several on mine. Waiting for pics.... __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

March 20th, 2010, 11:05 PM	#4
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	__________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

March 20th, 2010, 11:07 PM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	It made them less soft to the touch. Durability seems good for now, but only time will tell. I still have a can left of paint. Gonna put one more coat on them tomorrow and let it dry all day then put them back in. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

March 20th, 2010, 11:32 PM	#6
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,552 iTrader: 3 reviews	I know you know a lot more than me about paint but I have heard of people painting their seats and having it rub off on their clothes. I would go for a drive in some old white clothes to test it lol. __________________ H/C/I V6 BMC Member: 12521 Cam Video My Build Thread

March 20th, 2010, 11:59 PM	#8
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	I will have to try that... my GF's mother just bought a small steam cleaner. I am going to put a small thin coat on them in the morning and let them sit all day before putting them back in. Again, this is just a temp thing until I get them re covered sometime this summer. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

March 21st, 2010, 12:09 AM	#9
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow this turned out a lot better than I actually thought it would __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

March 21st, 2010, 03:43 PM	#15
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks good Zat I had an old camaro that had the seats black like that. They were a little stiffer, but it went away after a while.The steamer sounds like a good idea though. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

March 21st, 2010, 04:09 PM	#16
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	Came out really nice..but your gauges stick out! __________________ Fire it up, burn it down.

April 10th, 2010, 10:34 PM	#18
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	so hows it holding up after almost a month? did you try that steam cleaning? __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

April 11th, 2010, 01:07 PM	#20
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey...atleast you found a quarter under your seat!

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