Painted Stitching in Z06
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Painted Stitching in Z06
Have seen several threads from others who have done this so thought I would post my project as well. Very cheap mod, but is time consuming. Probably took me about 4 hours total because I had to do it twice.
I started out using the Marvy Uchida Red Fabric Markers. The color ended up looking more pink than red. So, I bought a few Stained by Sharpie Red markers and re-did it with much better results. I am just hoping it looks this good in month. It stays in my garage so I cannot imagine it will fade.
Made a real dramatic difference in my interior. I installed the Red LED Footwell lights which also have made a huge difference. Tried a red cupholder light but it was just to bright and distracting so I took it out.
Before and after photos. The camera lightened some of the after photos. the red is darker in person.
I started out using the Marvy Uchida Red Fabric Markers. The color ended up looking more pink than red. So, I bought a few Stained by Sharpie Red markers and re-did it with much better results. I am just hoping it looks this good in month. It stays in my garage so I cannot imagine it will fade.
Made a real dramatic difference in my interior. I installed the Red LED Footwell lights which also have made a huge difference. Tried a red cupholder light but it was just to bright and distracting so I took it out.
Before and after photos. The camera lightened some of the after photos. the red is darker in person.
Last edited by VetteLex; 09-20-2017 at 07:47 PM.
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Nice! This was done with a red Sharpie?
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Nice job!
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Well done, Lex.
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Used a "Stained by Sharpie" Bought it at Hobby Lobby. Its used for coloring fabric. I have heard of others using a regular Sharpie but I preferred using something that I felt would not fade as easy.
Just apply to the stitch and after you do a row use a dry towel to wipe off the excess marker. May need a damp cloth as well to get off more stingy marker that is not wanting to come off as easy. As long as you wipe the excess off within 5 minutes it easily comes off the leather.
Just apply to the stitch and after you do a row use a dry towel to wipe off the excess marker. May need a damp cloth as well to get off more stingy marker that is not wanting to come off as easy. As long as you wipe the excess off within 5 minutes it easily comes off the leather.
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Looks nice! How long did it take you looks like a lot of work?
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Looks good nice job.
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It's looks good as it has on others posted!
I just wonder how well the color is going to hold up.
I guess if it doesn't you can just keep redoing it.
I just wonder how well the color is going to hold up.
I guess if it doesn't you can just keep redoing it.