Best $2.49 interior mod ever (IMHO)
10-11-2017, 05:47 AM
#361
This thread was my inspiration...did this on my 3LT stitching...went over it twice as one time was not dark enough...I LOVE the way it turned out, we had 5 C7's at our local Cars & Coffee this last Sunday and everyone loved it (they also said I had Ball$ to do it 
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QUESTION: will the red dye last on my shifter because I'm grabbing it all the time as opposed to the red dye on the less touched areas like the doors and dashboard?
10-11-2017, 05:57 AM
#362
We were out doing some cruzin around town in the Vette today and swung into an Office Depot for a couple of Red Sharpie's. I was going to wait for cooler weather, but what the heck, couldn't wait. It was 97 degrees but there was a nice breeze flowing through the garage, so grabbed some water to stay hydrated and 2hours and 2 Red Sharpie's later, here's the results!! It was the steering wheel that was the most difficult, I thought, but all in all, not bad.
10-11-2017, 01:29 PM
#363
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It a simple job. With the protective coating on the leather you just hit the threads, and wipe. I started with 2 stitches, and by the time I finished I was doing 4-6 depending on what part on the interior I was working with. The top of the dash is harder to get to so I did only 2-3 because on the timing. On the doors I would do approx. 6 as it went quicker. I'm sure you understand what I'm saying. After I finished on section I would go back for touch-up as I found after the tip wore down it wouldn't get into the "V" where the stitches went together as good when new. Just grab your favorite beverage, hit your favorite radio station, a couple old micro fiber rags, and you like the outcome. Mines been done over a year, and stills good good.
FYI: I used the Marvy permanent fabric marker.
As far as the shifter I can't say. Mines an A8.
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01-25-2018, 12:33 PM
#368
Safety Car
Thinking about ordering the new Sebring Orange with black interior.. What color stitching comes with black interior? If it's gray or white, then I can use the orange dye pen but if it's black stitching, then I guess I can't dye it, according to previous threads. Any comments please! Thanks
01-25-2018, 03:07 PM
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Thinking about ordering the new Sebring Orange with black interior.. What color stitching comes with black interior? If it's gray or white, then I can use the orange dye pen but if it's black stitching, then I guess I can't dye it, according to previous threads. Any comments please! Thanks
01-25-2018, 03:53 PM
#370
Le Mans Master
nice, but to be honest not sure would risk it.
01-25-2018, 07:36 PM
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This thread finally made me do mine. Just finished. Took about 1 1/2 hrs. Extremely easy to do. Took longer to find a colour that would look good with Black Rose. Rub the pen along the stitching for about 6" and then wipe of the residue.
03-13-2018, 07:50 PM
#375
Burning Brakes
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04-16-2018, 10:22 PM
#377
That looks great!
Foosh, are you taking notes?
Foosh, are you taking notes?
04-16-2018, 10:32 PM
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I have done this now on my Z06 that replaced my Stingray, a Mini Cooper I had and the latest one..my new 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited...all with a red fabric dye pen and all came out spectacular...
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04-19-2018, 12:55 AM
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04-19-2018, 09:23 AM
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