Convertible top and interior professional color restoration
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Convertible top and interior professional color restoration
Took my top to a automotive interior shop, as the sun has faded its oem color and its ugly.
The technician has been doing tops for a while and suggested, I soft scrub the top with very hot water and simple green , then rinse 5 times, then allow to dry for several days to remove all dirts and mildew.
After this, he suggested 6 cans of camel color Camel Upholstery Spray Paint (SP413) - $11.50 : Colors for Upholstery & Auto Interiors
This is actually a dye,it has UV protection built into it and designed to withstand harsh weather elements for many years to come.
Enough talk, the results speak for themselves, this is just 2 light coats,it looks scary with the first coat, but after it dries your good, very absorbent .and strong,waterproof and uv protection.THE TRICK IS TO SHAKE THE CAN VERY WELL AND WORK VERY FAST, MASK OFF, THIS STUFF FLIES EVERYWHERE, BUT COMES OFF THE PAINT EASILY WITH BLACK MAGIC TIRE SHINE AND A SPONGE, THEN WASH THE CAR LOL TO GET THE BLACK MAGIC OFF.
Camel Upholstery Spray Paint
$11.50 Quantity:
Item # SP413
Camel
PMS#4645*
The technician has been doing tops for a while and suggested, I soft scrub the top with very hot water and simple green , then rinse 5 times, then allow to dry for several days to remove all dirts and mildew.
After this, he suggested 6 cans of camel color Camel Upholstery Spray Paint (SP413) - $11.50 : Colors for Upholstery & Auto Interiors
This is actually a dye,it has UV protection built into it and designed to withstand harsh weather elements for many years to come.
Enough talk, the results speak for themselves, this is just 2 light coats,it looks scary with the first coat, but after it dries your good, very absorbent .and strong,waterproof and uv protection.THE TRICK IS TO SHAKE THE CAN VERY WELL AND WORK VERY FAST, MASK OFF, THIS STUFF FLIES EVERYWHERE, BUT COMES OFF THE PAINT EASILY WITH BLACK MAGIC TIRE SHINE AND A SPONGE, THEN WASH THE CAR LOL TO GET THE BLACK MAGIC OFF.
Camel Upholstery Spray Paint
$11.50 Quantity:
Item # SP413
Camel
PMS#4645*
- Will not crack or peal
- Does not rub off on clothing
- Dries in just 30 minutes
- Permanent after 72 hours
- No need to heat set it
- Safe for indoor and outdoor use
- UV protector to reduce sun fading.
- Washes off your hands easily with soap and water
- 8 oz cans
Simply Spray is a permanent aerosol fabric paint, not a dye. It is non-toxic, non-flammable and completely safe.
You can paint your upholstery instantly without the mess! All you have to do is pop the blue safety tab, apply even pressure to the trigger and simply spray!
Great for use on furniture, awnings, umbrellas, camping supplies, office cubicles, material, RV's, boats, carpets, cloth car interiors, wood, silk, leather and more.
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Covertible top and interior professional color restoration
I did my interior with that stuff, it don't have uv protection so you cant do it on the top.
Chek out how good it works, when you clean the panels and carpet, let dry then use the product, again, i used simple green, and took my time masking off that areas, and shacking the cans for 5 mins each with duplicolor.
Chek out how good it works, when you clean the panels and carpet, let dry then use the product, again, i used simple green, and took my time masking off that areas, and shacking the cans for 5 mins each with duplicolor.
Last edited by aode06; 03-01-2014 at 10:11 AM.
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Convertible top restored!
Convertible top restored, works fine, been up and down 39 times lol.this stuff is awesome!!works EASIER spraying in a can or bowl, then brushing on a clean prepped, dry top,THAT WAY IF YOUR LAZY, YOU DON'T HAVE TO MASK THE CAR OFF. here is the pic.
LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COMPLIMENTS EVERY TIME I DRIVE , EXCUSE THE GARAGE, NO LIGHT AND I LIVE IN THE RUINS.
LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COMPLIMENTS EVERY TIME I DRIVE , EXCUSE THE GARAGE, NO LIGHT AND I LIVE IN THE RUINS.
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Thanks, the hardest part was wearing a thick glove, using very hot water and simple green to scrub all the dirt, mold and mildew off the top.It also removes the water repellant as well.
All you have to do from there is LET THE TOP DRY FOR A WEEK mask off the rear window only,simply spray the contents in a bowl that you never plan to eat with agin, and use a SMALL paint brush to apply several coatingS, allowing EACH COAT TO DRY 24 HOURS.
DO NOT GO BY HOW THINGS LOOK WHEN THE COMPOUND HAS NOT DRIED IN A DAY, YOULL SIMPLY BE WASTING IT.
This agent absorbs INSTANTLY AND HAS ITS OWN OUTDOOR POWERFUL WATERPROOFED AGENT.
The interior took more time, due to using garbage bags and duck tape, however, I used simple green and very hot water to clean the door panels, carpet and dash.The applied DUPLICOLOR INTERIOR PAINT TO THE PANELS ONLY.
The carpet was vacuumed after scrubbing only-like a shampoo lol NO DYE OR PAINT ON CARPET.
All you have to do from there is LET THE TOP DRY FOR A WEEK mask off the rear window only,simply spray the contents in a bowl that you never plan to eat with agin, and use a SMALL paint brush to apply several coatingS, allowing EACH COAT TO DRY 24 HOURS.
DO NOT GO BY HOW THINGS LOOK WHEN THE COMPOUND HAS NOT DRIED IN A DAY, YOULL SIMPLY BE WASTING IT.
This agent absorbs INSTANTLY AND HAS ITS OWN OUTDOOR POWERFUL WATERPROOFED AGENT.
The interior took more time, due to using garbage bags and duck tape, however, I used simple green and very hot water to clean the door panels, carpet and dash.The applied DUPLICOLOR INTERIOR PAINT TO THE PANELS ONLY.
The carpet was vacuumed after scrubbing only-like a shampoo lol NO DYE OR PAINT ON CARPET.
Last edited by aode06; 04-11-2014 at 08:40 AM.
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