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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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my carpet is looking a bit on the gray side instead of the black i wish it would be. is there a dye or something i could use to darken it? or i would just have to buy new carpet?
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carpet & vinvyl spray paint. works good when i did mine
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do you have to remove the carpet to do this or can you tape everything off? will it leave a bad odor and how well does it dye it? anyone done this?
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i would think the easiest way would be to remove it or atleast take the seats out/ panels so you can get everything dyed/painted. I'm thinking about doing this (should have done it when i did my sound deadener).
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nice. ill probably do it when i sound deaden my car. does it leave the carpet soft or does it get hard when it dries?
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I would just replace the carpet, I have been doing car interiors for over 8 years, the only thing dye is good for would be for doing molded trims, dash, etc. Carpet is a heavy wear item and rattle can dye isnt going to hold up
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I would just replace the carpet, I have been doing car interiors for over 8 years, the only thing dye is good for would be for doing molded trims, dash, etc. Carpet is a heavy wear item and rattle can dye isnt going to hold up
oh yeah...i could see that easily. but the part that would wear the most-it will be getting covered with custom floormats
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If you buy anything dont waste your on duplicolor or krylon. SEM is the best. I have used them all and it is by far the best thing you can buy locally. I know Advanced auto parts has it.
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how hard is it to put the carpet back in and how is all the trim put back in i know how to take it off but i already have a couple pieces of trim that is not snapped back in place
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