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So far it seems I can mix a 5 gal bucket with dye and hot water and brush that into the carpet. However, I hear some will rinse and then dye again, or rinse 'excess'. If thats the case for the carpets, wtf do I do for the seats? Please clarify for those that have already done it.
Not interested in that vinyl spray stuff. Here's what I have;
I cannot imagine it works worth ****. I have seen shirts that were dyed with it and even they look like garbage. Just buy carpet in the color you want and use paint on the vinyl.
Just my personal preference here but nothing you spray on or dye is going to last through every day use like a manufactured product in the color you want will. I would spend the extra money and get the right piece instead of trying to make something its not. Vinyl paints will not adhere without cracking and peeling eventually to surfaces that experience a fair amount of flexibility and wear.
Just my personal preference here but nothing you spray on or dye is going to last through every day use like a manufactured product in the color you want will. I would spend the extra money and get the right piece instead of trying to make something its not. Vinyl paints will not adhere without cracking and peeling eventually to surfaces that experience a fair amount of flexibility and wear.
Prep is crucial when spraying plastics. It will last a long time if done correctly. It is by no means a cure all be all solution. Peeling=bad prep, cracking=waaay to much applied. If plastic is in reasonable shape to start with and you're trying to "freshen" the look, a one time medium wet coat is all you need. It is cosmetic, not like spraying exterior paint where several coats ARE needed. High wear areas, such as carpet, will not last as mentioned.
Edit: spraying seats is short term because of the wear. It will look good for a little while but, when your women gets Ebony "something" on Her white shorts, makes for a bad outing.
Last edited by 2nd Gen Fl 'bird; Apr 15, 2015 at 10:02 AM.
I used Black Rit dye to dye my camel colored carpet. I cut the carpet in half behind the back seat to make it easier to handle. Try and use hot or warm water initially and a cup of Morton salt to the water. Clean the carpet as best you can I took it to a car wash a used a pressure washer. I think I let it soak for a day, it wasn't dark enough so I soaked it for another day in a fresh batch. It's been two years since I dyed the carpet it doesn't run hasn't faded its jet black. Probably used 6-8 bottles or more?
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How to dye seats and carpet? 
