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Not as in with a hangover but as in to dye something another colour.
Fed up looking at my drab grey interior and have managed to pick up a black parcel shelf so have decided to go all out.
Seats aren't an issue, I'm on the lookout for a set of 80s black and white tiger print fluffy seat covers
I'm thinking more on the carpet and cloth trim on the door cards.
I've experimented with spray paint before. Turned out ok to look at but felt funny to the touch and I'd rather do a proper job on the wee Polo than a half assed attempt.
So who can recommend something? I've been thinking of mixing dye and water and putting it on with a spray bottle but I don't want it rubbing off on the elbows of my nice white shirt.
Fed up looking at my drab grey interior and have managed to pick up a black parcel shelf so have decided to go all out.
Seats aren't an issue, I'm on the lookout for a set of 80s black and white tiger print fluffy seat covers
I'm thinking more on the carpet and cloth trim on the door cards.
I've experimented with spray paint before. Turned out ok to look at but felt funny to the touch and I'd rather do a proper job on the wee Polo than a half assed attempt.
So who can recommend something? I've been thinking of mixing dye and water and putting it on with a spray bottle but I don't want it rubbing off on the elbows of my nice white shirt.
When i was valeting we used to get hold of a fabric dyes for just this purpose.stained carpets and trim etc.
this stuff
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...
this stuff
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...
Autosmart Midnight Black dye.
FANTASTIC STUFF. I use it all the time, and it has never let me down. I re-dyed my GS300's carpet when I first bought around 2 years ago, and it still looks great and has not worn off at all.
A little advice OP. Prep is everything! Make sure the carpet or fabric is clean and dry, and make sure to mask up any parts that could be oversprayed. Also, spend an hour getting the seats and headlining out. It will make your job A LOT easier!
Edit: As for using spray paint, it will have the desired look, but won't last long and will result in the fabrics feeling rough...It feels like running your hand over someone hair full of dried hairgel...horrible!
FANTASTIC STUFF. I use it all the time, and it has never let me down. I re-dyed my GS300's carpet when I first bought around 2 years ago, and it still looks great and has not worn off at all.
A little advice OP. Prep is everything! Make sure the carpet or fabric is clean and dry, and make sure to mask up any parts that could be oversprayed. Also, spend an hour getting the seats and headlining out. It will make your job A LOT easier!
Edit: As for using spray paint, it will have the desired look, but won't last long and will result in the fabrics feeling rough...It feels like running your hand over someone hair full of dried hairgel...horrible!
Edited by NateWM on Thursday 14th June 15:32
Very good lol.
The only way to learn is by trying things and see if they work. Believe it or not, I'm fairly competant with mechanical stuff and electrics, I completely rewired and changed every hydraulic pipe on a Citroen Xantia in 3 days! Just not much good at bodywork or upholstery stuff. As they say, every day is a school day!
The only way to learn is by trying things and see if they work. Believe it or not, I'm fairly competant with mechanical stuff and electrics, I completely rewired and changed every hydraulic pipe on a Citroen Xantia in 3 days! Just not much good at bodywork or upholstery stuff. As they say, every day is a school day!
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