Best $2.49 interior mod ever (IMHO)
07-30-2018, 01:24 PM
#403
Well, I did the interior stitching yesterday but used a regular orange Sharpie. The threads themselves look great, but you can see where the pen ran outside the thread. I did a few at a time and wiped with a microfiber cloth. The runoff onto the leather is not that noticeable, but since I know it's there I will always see it, ha-ha. Can anyone recommend something to remove this outline from the Sharpie? Thanks.
08-01-2018, 12:13 AM
#404
Intermediate
Are there others with red seats who have done this? I want to make my black dash and doors stitching red accented, but it sounds weird to also make the stitching on the seats red? I've only seen like 2 posts with red seats, and the pictures don't really focus on the seats.
08-04-2018, 09:06 AM
#405
Well, I did the interior stitching yesterday but used a regular orange Sharpie. The threads themselves look great, but you can see where the pen ran outside the thread. I did a few at a time and wiped with a microfiber cloth. The runoff onto the leather is not that noticeable, but since I know it's there I will always see it, ha-ha. Can anyone recommend something to remove this outline from the Sharpie? Thanks.
08-04-2018, 02:59 PM
#406
Drifting
I’m glad this thread is still alive (pun not intended) ...because I’m baffled why people are doing to their cars themselves... I agree with someone else here who said they would rather a professional do this sort of thing on the upholstery.
Given matching stitching is offered on new cars for a few$100, I guess this mod is for those getting used 1LT car without this option? Personally, i got it with my new car because it looked good matching yellow, but I wouldn’t take the risk on my 3lt or a 2lt or spend the time.
Given matching stitching is offered on new cars for a few$100, I guess this mod is for those getting used 1LT car without this option? Personally, i got it with my new car because it looked good matching yellow, but I wouldn’t take the risk on my 3lt or a 2lt or spend the time.
Last edited by Parcival; 08-04-2018 at 03:00 PM.
08-05-2018, 04:41 AM
#407
I’m glad this thread is still alive (pun not intended) ...because I’m baffled why people are doing to their cars themselves... I agree with someone else here who said they would rather a professional do this sort of thing on the upholstery.
Given matching stitching is offered on new cars for a few$100, I guess this mod is for those getting used 1LT car without this option? Personally, i got it with my new car because it looked good matching yellow, but I wouldn’t take the risk on my 3lt or a 2lt or spend the time.
If you take your time and use the techniques that other forum members had provided its not that hard. I get compliments regularly on my Yellow stitching with many thinking it’s factory done!
08-09-2018, 07:37 AM
#408
I’m glad this thread is still alive (pun not intended) ...because I’m baffled why people are doing to their cars themselves... I agree with someone else here who said they would rather a professional do this sort of thing on the upholstery.
Given matching stitching is offered on new cars for a few$100, I guess this mod is for those getting used 1LT car without this option? Personally, i got it with my new car because it looked good matching yellow, but I wouldn’t take the risk on my 3lt or a 2lt or spend the time.
08-09-2018, 04:01 PM
#409
Intermediate
I’m glad this thread is still alive (pun not intended) ...because I’m baffled why people are doing to their cars themselves... I agree with someone else here who said they would rather a professional do this sort of thing on the upholstery.
Given matching stitching is offered on new cars for a few$100, I guess this mod is for those getting used 1LT car without this option? Personally, i got it with my new car because it looked good matching yellow, but I wouldn’t take the risk on my 3lt or a 2lt or spend the time.
Given matching stitching is offered on new cars for a few$100, I guess this mod is for those getting used 1LT car without this option? Personally, i got it with my new car because it looked good matching yellow, but I wouldn’t take the risk on my 3lt or a 2lt or spend the time.
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08-09-2018, 08:56 PM
#410
Drifting
(Edit: I was wrong abt the mirrors as someone pointed out.) Since you pointed out the threads, I also realized my carbon colored side mirrors— which I love because they match my hood flash and contrast with the yellow paint— are only an option on 3lt too.
More power to you if you can do this mod...I’m glad I didn’t have to because I’d rather change a spark plug or air filter than color a stitch.
Last edited by Parcival; 08-09-2018 at 09:07 PM.
08-09-2018, 08:58 PM
#411
ah I see... I didn’t realize it only came with the 3lt since it’s outside the 3lt options package. Well if you like the threads, I can tell you it’s even better with the matching paddle shifters and outside paint (mine in racing yellow pictures).
Since you pointed out the threads, I also realized my carbon colored side mirrors— which I love because they match my hood flash and contrast with the yellow paint— are only an option on 3lt too.
More power to you if you can do this mod...I’m glad I didn’t have to because I’d rather change a spark plug or alternator than color a stitch.
11-12-2018, 10:00 PM
#415
Instructor
11-13-2018, 08:53 AM
#417
Be careful and make sure you have a wet rag to wipe off excess while dying your stitching. I would only apply about 20 inches at a time before wiping off excess.
Also make sure you do it in good lighting so you can see where you may have not removed the dye from the leather.
Another helpful tip is if you own a coupe remove your top to make getting the top of your seats easier and it also makes the lighting better.
11-14-2018, 08:46 PM
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I used FabricMate chisel tip fabric dye pen for mine. The important thing to me is they are slow drying unlike many fast drying pens. The problem with fast drying pens is you may have a hard time removing the dye from the leather around the stitching. The FabricMate says it's permanent after 24 hours and many others are permanent as soon as you apply it.
Be careful and make sure you have a wet rag to wipe off excess while dying your stitching. I would only apply about 20 inches at a time before wiping off excess.
Also make sure you do it in good lighting so you can see where you may have not removed the dye from the leather.
Another helpful tip is if you own a coupe remove your top to make getting the top of your seats easier and it also makes the lighting better.
Be careful and make sure you have a wet rag to wipe off excess while dying your stitching. I would only apply about 20 inches at a time before wiping off excess.
Also make sure you do it in good lighting so you can see where you may have not removed the dye from the leather.
Another helpful tip is if you own a coupe remove your top to make getting the top of your seats easier and it also makes the lighting better.