Interior dye
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From: Crossville TN
If carpeting has imbedded oil/grease stains on it, try rubbing some hand cleaner [the sugar beet stuff] into the pile where the grease is located. The carpet needs to be DRY [no water added] and then the cleaner needs to be rubbed in really well...a soft plastic bristle brush might help get it down in the nap. After working it in, the color should change as it loosens the grease. When done, rinse it out with warm water, then wash the carpet as you usually would with soap, detergent, or other carpet cleaner.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Spokane Washington
Yeah... I was thinking that I would just get some really good upholstery cleaner and scrub everything really, really good.
I'm going to go by my local autmotive store and scope out what they have. I think I'll start the cleaning process tonight!
I'm going to go by my local autmotive store and scope out what they have. I think I'll start the cleaning process tonight!
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Maple Grove MN
Hi y'all,
Finally got to the point with my interior project when it was time to dye the vinyl parts. I did purchase a paint sprayer and tested that method on a piece that I was not going to reinstall. I also tested a brush-on method using a shoe polish applicator.
I liked the latter method because it does not leave a "layer" of dye on the surface, and I can get even application of dye also on the "hard to reach" areas.
Cheers,
Pete
Finally got to the point with my interior project when it was time to dye the vinyl parts. I did purchase a paint sprayer and tested that method on a piece that I was not going to reinstall. I also tested a brush-on method using a shoe polish applicator.
I liked the latter method because it does not leave a "layer" of dye on the surface, and I can get even application of dye also on the "hard to reach" areas.
Cheers,
Pete
