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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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I've seen threads about guys redying their seats, dash panels etc to bring back the color but has anyone use dye to change the color?? How did it come out??
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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I've seen threads about guys redying their seats, dash panels etc to bring back the color but has anyone use dye to change the color?? How did it come out??
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Jeez, looks good from the pics.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Those pics are incredible, I didn't know the dye worked so good! Nice job
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Looks great, is that a spray on dye like VHT?
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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Looks great, is that a spray on dye like VHT?
I used SEM Coatings semcoatings.com

I used Color Coat on the Vinyl of the Dodge Daytona.

I used Sure Coat for leather on the Corvette. I had the Sure Coat mixed to match my original color.

You will also need SEM soap and Leather prep. It is all on the web site.

I may need to recover some day but it looks great for now.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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I used leatherquie on my Flame red seat's and they turned out awsome... Hint: Take your time when doing this project..

http://www.leatherique.com/
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I just got 2 cans of Saddle from Mid America to re-dye my interior parts. I did the center console cover and it came out amazing. Just like new, you just need to take your time and cleaning the part beforehand is key. I can't wait to do the rest of the console and the carpets.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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I just ordered and received my 2 seats(bottoms/backs) from Al Knoch Interiors for my Grand Sport for the low cost of $1065.......(ouch)
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I plan on dyeing 2 door panels today (one charcoal gray/the other tan) using MidAmerica's Flame Red aerosol dye (I bought 2 cans/FEDEX dropped them off today)...any tips before hand?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Whats best to use to clean the seats prior to spraying them? Not changing color, but touching up some worn spots. Thanks!
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Whats best to use to clean the seats prior to spraying them? Not changing color, but touching up some worn spots. Thanks!
I explained it in this thread above. Go to the SEM Coatings website and go to Sure Coat.
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Looks good to me
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For leather now, I've redyed any number of seats. I work with Leatherique products specifically as they custom color the dye to a patch you get them for the color you want. To re-color, the prep is the key. Everything else in terms of applying dye is the easy part. You have to get the old color off.

Leatherique has great directions on their website which will tell you how to go about this job with specificity. You can also call them as they are a small business with no "corporate" issues. They will answer any of your questions. Great people. Great product and their leather rejuvenation products are unbeatable.

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Originally Posted by RED UFO
I used SEM Coatings semcoatings.com
FYI, it's actually http://semproducts.com/
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what about the nicks in the coating on the console how was that handeled?
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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ttt I am leaving for the Brian Redman Roadamerica at Elkhart Lake Wisc. So I moved this to the top since I want to review it when I return
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what about the nicks in the coating on the console how was that handeled?
Which part?
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FYI, it's actually http://semproducts.com/

I stand corrected. It was a long day and I had not been to the site in a long time.

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