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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Hey guys, I have a red racespex racing seat that I got from a friend a while ago, I just dont need the attention and wish it was black, what could I use to Dye it or paint it Black?
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 08:25 AM
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they sell a dye for clothes at walmart. it comes in black.
it's in powder form so you mix it with water. for a car seat i'd mix it and put it in a spray bottle and spray down the seats while they're outta the car. let it dry for a good 2 days out in the sun. rinse off any of the excess dye so it won't stain your clothe. and repeat this process if neccesary. that's what i'd do.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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YEah the RIT dye walmart sells is ----, no matter how many times you rinse it, it leaves bye behind, not really good for my application. there is some kick *** organic dyes in europe, but i dont know anyone that would search for me, i was thinking of getting paint and painting it.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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an auto reapolstry shop should tell you what the good stuff that's available here is.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Tried that, then found out the closest one is in toronto. i'm 2 hours away.

Hey guys, would normal flat black paint work? if i give it a few light coats?
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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A quick google for "upholstery paint" yielded this in the first page of results.....

http://www.sunshinejoy.com/default.asp?Item=SP3801217M

And the same search on eGay yielded this....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2582&item=59214691 11&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW


Not sure how either of these works, but there is stuff out there....

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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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The ebay one is for model cars, lol, good find though, the first stuff washes off, i need something permanent, i still think flat black paint would do the trick if applied in light coats.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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i say just leave them alone if they are in good shape. Seems like too much of a hassle to recolor them. Or you could just find someone to trade with.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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what would the reson being of re-dying seats. and dont paint them! that ---- rubs off onto your clothes. i know.
dont ask.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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^ ahem, I take it you've done it before


Come to think of it, go to your local pep boys I think they sell fabric paint/spray ----.



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