Leather/Vinyl Dye Spray

[Cti Stu]

Has anyone ever used this stuff? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260907493330?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I want to paint the bottom of the dash and the lower half of my door cards on my MX5 but am unsure of the results you get with this stuff

[Richard TR7]

I used this stuff
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250-ml-Leather-Dye-Stain-Pigment-Paint-for-Car-Bike-Sofa-Boots-72-COLOURS/270886154008?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=017&category=75565&cmd=ViewItem#ht_10970wt_905

And got very good results dying the headrest on my caravelle, just need to patient and take it slow.

[guido45]

Oooh, I'd love to change my leather interior to a nice dark brown from the current rather boring grey - how colourfast is that stuff? Or will I get out after a long journey looking like I've had a bit of an accident?!

[Richard TR7]

Well, I only finished the dying just before the easter holiday and it has survived so far un marked, but its not like head rests get a lot of wear and tear. I would do it again though as it was quite painless.

[andyborris]

I'd add, make sure you get the bits very clean, the paint will peel if not! Best to use a de-greaser.

[steveo3002]

have a look on furnitureclinic.co.uk , they do alsorts of stuff for cars and it works well if you follow the prep instructions

[akku]

The only stuff I've actually used was the Vinylkote branded stuff back in the day. They recommended you used their cleaner, prep spray and all, which we did, and the results were perfect. Having seen the results of other interior "painting" I was astounded.

with any of these things I think the key is prep prep prep

[trimtechniques]

I do this sort of stuff day in and day out for a living. All the products so far mentioned will probably give you a good result on your dash and door cards. So long as you prep properly first.
I would use panel wipe or similar to ensure all grease & silicon (Mr Sheen) that has been used on the surface before is removed.
You should not have any problems using panel wipe on plastic, but test in a small out of the way area first.
To do the job professionally you would strictly speaking then coat with an adhesion promoter and then spray. Using several thin coats and allowing to dry between coats.
Hope this is of help

[joem83]

I'm glad this has been asked as I want to change my lux interior to beige/tan/browny colour, was looking at this stuff on ebay as well.

[p1RATE]

Interesting, I have been wanting a red leather interior for a while, i might give this a go at some point

[trigger]

I won't bother with spray painting the seats, My Cortina rear seat has been painted from blue to cream and it's awful, As it's a vinyl paint it stays sticky all the time meaning all the dirt and hair and clothes fabrics stick to it making it look really messy and mine had started to flake of in places too.

[g40jon]

VHT make a good vynil dye, used it on door cards and flight simulator interiors. Its perfect for door cards, actually dyes the material, so no fear of it flaking off. just make sure you degrease well before applying. apply in a very well ventilated area and use a mask, the stuff stinks when spraying!

www.google.co.uk/#q=vht+vinyl+dye&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1R2ADRA_enGB451&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&psj=1&ei=TYCiT5KcNsqG4gSOp-mrCQ&ved=0CEEQrQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=e01296c426362967&biw=1152&bih=683

[akku]

aye, there is an important distinction between dyes and paints.

I've been recommended to try some 2K ink product, which apparently works really well on car trim, but I've not tried it so...

[steveo3002]

also be very aware many of the "dyes" are just paints that sit on the surface , any modern leather is coated so nothing will sink in like a dye

more saddles and belts n stuff that accept true dyes

stick with a known brand thats reccomended for what you are doing and follow the instructions and should work out nice