(INTERIOR) How to: Dye your interior parts.
08-30-05, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Wankelguy
Still a good price, I pay $4 for the 4 oz. bottles, but I'm able to buy 'em locally so no shipping cost.
You know not to re-use the applicators don't you?
If you re-use applicators the dye will oxidize on the surface which causes blue streaking (with black dye).
You know not to re-use the applicators don't you?
If you re-use applicators the dye will oxidize on the surface which causes blue streaking (with black dye).
Or, am I out of my ******* mind?
08-30-05, 12:24 PM
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Gratuitous profanity notwithstanding, I would dye the pieces one at a time, at least until you have the hang of it.
You want to apply the dye in long overlapping strokes, then even it out by rubbing it in with a clean soft rag. Also, get the dye on there fairly quickly or it may start to oxidize.
Also, the fumes (methylated spirits) are pretty nasty, unless you're INTO a chloroform-like high...
You want to apply the dye in long overlapping strokes, then even it out by rubbing it in with a clean soft rag. Also, get the dye on there fairly quickly or it may start to oxidize.
Also, the fumes (methylated spirits) are pretty nasty, unless you're INTO a chloroform-like high...
08-30-05, 03:01 PM
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Hey, I figure if I'm going to do it, it only takes an extra coupla minutes to do the how-to... And, I know everyone hates the burgundy.
I absolutely despise the burgundy.
I can just see the engineers at Mazda:
"Hey, Kyoshi, you know what would be great?"
"No, Sato, what?"
"Let's make the interior color look like a hemorrhaging vagina!!"
"Hai! That's a good idea, Sato! Run with it!"
I absolutely despise the burgundy.
I can just see the engineers at Mazda:
"Hey, Kyoshi, you know what would be great?"
"No, Sato, what?"
"Let's make the interior color look like a hemorrhaging vagina!!"
"Hai! That's a good idea, Sato! Run with it!"
08-30-05, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by $100T2
Would it be better if I applied it with a damp sponge or something?
It's a lot like staining wood.
09-02-05, 01:09 PM
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The dye came in the mail today... So, provided I have enough time to pull the dash tomorrow and Sunday, it should be dyed on Monday. Taking my son to the town fair tomorrow, so we'll see what kind of time I have.
09-02-05, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NOPR
*likes his disco maroon interior* ... to bad it faded brown hahahahahaa
09-03-05, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Wankelguy
No, just use the little applicators or maybe a clean, soft, DRY cloth.
It's a lot like staining wood.
It's a lot like staining wood.
09-03-05, 12:06 PM
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I don't see why those wouldn't work as long as the dye doesn't attack the glue that holds the foam head on the stick.
On a big piece like a dash you are gonna want to get the dye on there quickly so you can start rubbing it in to even out the color and prevent any streaks.
I'm starting to think that the best way to do such a large piece would be to use a soft, clean, dry cloth and really soak the sucker good, then wipe it on in a big wide swath using plenty of dye. If you get any dye on your hands or skin, you can clean it off with super-glue remover, or nitromethane. It's got some nasty fumes too, so make sure you've got real good ventilation.
On a big piece like a dash you are gonna want to get the dye on there quickly so you can start rubbing it in to even out the color and prevent any streaks.
I'm starting to think that the best way to do such a large piece would be to use a soft, clean, dry cloth and really soak the sucker good, then wipe it on in a big wide swath using plenty of dye. If you get any dye on your hands or skin, you can clean it off with super-glue remover, or nitromethane. It's got some nasty fumes too, so make sure you've got real good ventilation.
09-03-05, 06:29 PM
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I can get my hands on straight up methanol, which cleans the stain we use at work pretty well... I also have a 100 count box of gloves (also pilfered from work) so I'm good to go. I'm dyeing all the removable stuff tonight, I'm still wrestling with the dash top right now... I think I have 6 or 7 screws and it's out.
09-04-05, 01:55 AM
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I guess i'm the only one that likes my burgandy/maroon interior, two toned with some brown.
Steering wheel is brown, rear carpet, shift ****, shift boot. Everyone that sees my interior immediately says "Eww!", but i like it!
Steering wheel is brown, rear carpet, shift ****, shift boot. Everyone that sees my interior immediately says "Eww!", but i like it!
09-04-05, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Pele
Does it actually absorb INTO the plastic or sit on the surface? What happens if you scratch it?
09-04-05, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by farnoush
What are your plans for the headliner?
09-04-05, 08:42 PM
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...94% correct.
Excellent!! Burgundy interior was concocted by satan back in the 80's when he was trying to get his foot into the automotive world. He figured it worked with avacado colored kitchens and appliances, maybe he could get us too...
09-04-05, 09:45 PM
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Since I hate burgundy with a passion, and my carpet is in perfect condition despite being 20 years old, and $240 not spent on carpet can be spent on mods, here's how to dye your carpet. I am NOT showing the carpet removal on the hatch or under the seats because it's totally self-explanatory. If you can't get those sections of carpet out on your own, you're better off not owning a 7.
My hatch carpet is in the trash. Why? I'm removing the storage bins. I am going to custom fit black carpet for the hatch.
Here's the piece from under the seats. Other than one small "splotch" that would be totally hidden under the seat anyway, it's totally perfect. That splotch was cleaned prior to dyeing anyway. My girlfriend was nice enough to clean it for me.
Vacuum well. Make sure you get all the **** out of it that you possibly can. If your carpet is jacked up, I suggest you just go to Victoria British and get new carpet. Next, throw it in a large vat of dye. I happen to have a large vat of dye left over from last night. I am adding two gallons of boiling water to it to help heat it up, but my dye concentration is so heavy already, I'm not really worried about diluting it. Again, dye it navy blue first, since as our good buddy Wankelguy has already taught us, that will give it a blue cast which will make it appear more black when we dye it black tomorrow.
My hatch carpet is in the trash. Why? I'm removing the storage bins. I am going to custom fit black carpet for the hatch.
Here's the piece from under the seats. Other than one small "splotch" that would be totally hidden under the seat anyway, it's totally perfect. That splotch was cleaned prior to dyeing anyway. My girlfriend was nice enough to clean it for me.
Vacuum well. Make sure you get all the **** out of it that you possibly can. If your carpet is jacked up, I suggest you just go to Victoria British and get new carpet. Next, throw it in a large vat of dye. I happen to have a large vat of dye left over from last night. I am adding two gallons of boiling water to it to help heat it up, but my dye concentration is so heavy already, I'm not really worried about diluting it. Again, dye it navy blue first, since as our good buddy Wankelguy has already taught us, that will give it a blue cast which will make it appear more black when we dye it black tomorrow.
09-04-05, 10:07 PM
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Alright, the carpet is outside soaking in the tub. Remember boys and girls, the carpet is fabric... It is going to absorb the dye 100 times easier than the rubber, plastic or fake leather stuff will. *evil laugh* It's gonna be bitchin' in the morning!!!
09-05-05, 01:48 AM
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Tell me how this is fair. You have a perfect burgandy carpet, but hate it. I on the otherhand have a faded one and I like it. For all of you that DO like the burgandy interior, Use Rit 'Scarlet' It looks great matches perfect.
