Seat Color Change.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,823
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From: Arlington TN
I know nothing about this.......but....
I have to imagine that going from black to any other color has to be nearly impossible. I would even put money on it that it is impossible.
Just can't imagine being able to dye black any other color than black.
I have to imagine that going from black to any other color has to be nearly impossible. I would even put money on it that it is impossible.
Just can't imagine being able to dye black any other color than black.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 690
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From: near Memphis TN
Do you have leather or vinyl seats? There have been many subjects on this issue so if the search function is working you can look it up.
I can say I tried it (from light tan to black) without success. Took the seats out and carefully cleaned it with soap, cleaned it with paint thinner to get any soap or dirt residue off, then spray painted it with some wallmart type vinyl spray paint...and it started pealing and rubbing off in places within a week. I don't think it stuck to the leather part. So much for that. I ended up buying new seats a few months later since one was ripped (really nice seats - custom covered with black cloth, got them at a bargain because the person who ordered it backed out of the deal).
Some people have painted them with success.
I can say I tried it (from light tan to black) without success. Took the seats out and carefully cleaned it with soap, cleaned it with paint thinner to get any soap or dirt residue off, then spray painted it with some wallmart type vinyl spray paint...and it started pealing and rubbing off in places within a week. I don't think it stuck to the leather part. So much for that. I ended up buying new seats a few months later since one was ripped (really nice seats - custom covered with black cloth, got them at a bargain because the person who ordered it backed out of the deal).
Some people have painted them with success.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 988
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From: Dyersburg TN
I used a good bit of dye on my interior with no problems..............except my seats........with go to the trouble , I recovered my seats with a set of new covers , only had to invest in a pair hog ring pliers 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Originally Posted by rhuntrvette
Any Advise On How To Change My Seats From Black To Dark Saddle.how Do I Prep Or Clean Them ? What Dye Do I Use ?
