dyeing oatmeal leather any good?
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+1, a good shop will properly prep and spray it so all matches for a 1/4 the price or less (varying on any panel repairs) of complete replacement of all the covers. Here in the US I was quoted $2600 by 2 shops for complete replacement and extra to do the steering wheel. I found a guy who replaced 2 panels, reworked another and dyed it for $800 about a year and a half ago and it still looks great. This includes the back seat which the previous owners kid spilt some cherry drink and stained it and its not even noticeable...oh, and that included the steering wheel which was looking sad. I didn't care about the piping color and nobody notices it.
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If it is just patching up; you can buy small cans of repair dye in the UK.
They come in the correct color, with 2 extra mixing bottles to compensate for fading, and you apply by tapping with included foam.
They are just a fraction of the prices mentioned, and it works perfect.
I repaired the usual wear and tear on my VDP, my ivory seats were spot-on, the steering wheel needed a slight adjustment by adding some white.
They come in the correct color, with 2 extra mixing bottles to compensate for fading, and you apply by tapping with included foam.
They are just a fraction of the prices mentioned, and it works perfect.
I repaired the usual wear and tear on my VDP, my ivory seats were spot-on, the steering wheel needed a slight adjustment by adding some white.
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I stopped to see a local interior guy that many people in the area say is the best. He didn't even care much to do the business. He said I should try as it is easy once you cape things up. He even offered to help me do the prep on the seats to show me how.
He swore by these guys:
auto interior leather vinyl dye color
Based on his reputation I may end up doing this.
He swore by these guys:
auto interior leather vinyl dye color
Based on his reputation I may end up doing this.
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The foam application works perfect to spread out to the rest of the surface.
http://www.carleatherdye.com/apps/we...1301937?page=1
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I guess the warm soap will do the trick, as opposed to warm water .
Seriously, is it the light, or did they dye your steering wheel in the same color as your seats?
Originally it should be the same color as the top of the dash, which I always think is very boring.
I like the idea.
Seriously, is it the light, or did they dye your steering wheel in the same color as your seats?
Originally it should be the same color as the top of the dash, which I always think is very boring.
I like the idea.
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I guess the warm soap will do the trick, as opposed to warm water . LOL, dang I brainfarted that one
Seriously, is it the light, or did they dye your steering wheel in the same color as your seats?
Originally it should be the same color as the top of the dash, which I always think is very boring.
I like the idea.
Seriously, is it the light, or did they dye your steering wheel in the same color as your seats?
Originally it should be the same color as the top of the dash, which I always think is very boring.
I like the idea.
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trevor24 (03-25-2016)
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I bought a set of these 65ml repair kits, more then enough for the normal fix-up.
The foam application works perfect to spread out to the rest of the surface.
http://www.carleatherdye.com/apps/we...1301937?page=1
The foam application works perfect to spread out to the rest of the surface.
http://www.carleatherdye.com/apps/we...1301937?page=1
Hi I bought the kit and I'm pleased with the results , many thanks for the helpful information
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