<VV> Dyeing seats

[Frank DuVal]

I have used various spray dyes that I purchased at autobody supply 
store. I say they were good results, and so did my customers. It  is not 
perfect, but is good for the price. I have dyed white seat parts to 
match new white parts from the vendors, like new seat bottom and reuse 
seat back. Dying to black should be the easiest. I have no brands to 
recomend as this was 80's and 90's technology. I did use both aerosol 
and paint gun applied dyes. Both worked. Cleaning the vinyl is most 
important. Go Jo and lots of water to rinse is a good start. Then 
typically lacquer thinner to prep the vinyl, but check what the dye 
wants! Read directions, do not use heavy coats, just lots of thin ones.

Frank DuVal

corvair6t5 at aol.com wrote:

>Hi all. I'm in the process of doing some winter bodywork on my '65 coupe. I've yet to decide what color to repaint it (it's currently Mist Blue), but I thought I could expand my options if my interior was black instead of the current medium blue. Have any you dyed seats, and if so, what were the results? The upholstery is about 4 years old, so I don't really want to spend the $$$ on new upholstery when what I have is fine. I just didn't know if there is a dye out there that does well over the long run on seats. Thanks for any tips!
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>Pat Bremer
>Speedway, IN
>http://roadtripmemories.com
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>P.S...If any of you have a good set of black interior for a late model for sale, I'd listen to that to!
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