interior dye??

[406ttype]

I have maroon cloth interior in my 84 T type thats faded in some areas.Has anyone dye they're cloth seat with any luck? what method is best and what brand of dye is best? Any other info would be great!

 

[406ttype]

no thoughts at all??

 

[regal-nut]

When you get an answer on that one let me know too!!! I have some faded interior myself. I still cant get anyone to tell me but to take it to a apolstry shop.

 

[aminga]

I thought I replied anyway. I've redyed a dash and it looks fine.

Sorry I thought that was the dash post.

 

[406ttype]

When you get an answer on that one let me know too!!! I have some faded interior myself. I still cant get anyone to tell me but to take it to a apolstry shop.

i feel your pain their has to be a way to do this

 

[406ttype]

I thought I replied anyway. I've redyed a dash and it looks fine.

Sorry I thought that was the dash post.

cool sooo how did you do it? could the same be done with cloth?

 

[aminga]

cool sooo how did you do it? could the same be done with cloth?

There were to dye threads and I picked the wrong one.

I haven't tried redying cloth although the same dye says it will work.

 

[406ttype]

oh i gotch ya. I guess i'm just gonna have to expierment.

 

[aminga]

You know G-body parts has Repro seat covers pretty cheap considering.

 

[87lightweight]

i have touched up carpet before using rit dye, i mixed it with water and sprayed it with a spray bottle, rit comes in many colors and can be bought anywhere, just a thought.

 

[406ttype]

i have touched up carpet before using rit dye, i mixed it with water and sprayed it with a spray bottle, rit comes in many colors and can be bought anywhere, just a thought.

that's actually a great thought that's what i was planning thou i was gonna use rubbing alcohol instead of water.thanks for the confidence boost:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

[406ttype]

BTW what ratio did you mix the dye/water??

 

[87lightweight]

i just kinda mixed it till it covered good

 

[Sal 87WE2]

I need to dye certain areas of my carpet since they are faded. I will use the RIT dye but not sure what ratio and should i use water or rubbing alcohol? If anyone has good luck and what the specifics on the prcedure your help would be greatly appreciated. I will attempt tomorrow or sunday.

thanks!

 

[Sal 87WE2]

i just kinda mixed it till it covered good

ooops i missed this post.

87lightweight, did you just spray on and let it dry or wipe off with a cloth?