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Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 566
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 12:36 am:   

James: I guess that's why I suggested the Tandy alcohol based stuff. Hands down, the best for seats, etc. is Leatherique, but it's thick, sort of paint-like. Probably would smash down the mousehair. The Tandy (and/or other leather dye) is less than water thin.

(Probably what you are talking about, Magoo. I wasn't sure if Leatherique is what you meant by 'paint based'. Or lactose based. Oops. Wrong thread.)
magoo (Magoo)
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Post Number: 3568
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 9:21 pm:   

You are welcome James for the tip. Just stay away from those dyes that have a paint base. They will ruin your dash. The leather dye does not build up and will keep the carpet, etc., soft as it was originally. It also penetrates the fiber and is not a coating like a paint product. But my advice is to TEST FIRST.
James Selevan (Jselevan)
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Post Number: 254
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 7:30 pm:   

Thank you all for the help. I now have a few suggestions to research. Magoo, I did not realize that you had actually used the shoe dye. Thanks for the tip.

Jim S.
jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
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Post Number: 94
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 10:24 am:   

I recently purchased a product to re dye plastic/leather carpet etc at a auto paint supply to touch up my carpet

The idea is to spray light coats and buff the finish so it doesn't matt down

Look for a local pro paint shop supply and take your car their to show them, they are usually helpful
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
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Post Number: 77
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 10:12 am:   

James,

Some years ago I sprayed dyed the dash on my Daytona. It turned out great. I would do it again.

My mousehair was turning the grey color you spoke of and wasn't as fuzzy as when new.

I taped up everything around the dash and probably pulled a couple of things out like the instrument cluster and maybe the heat/vent levers. It takes a lot of time but its not too bad. I believe I got the dye from actually a leather repair shop in Houston where I was living at the time. In retrospect I probably got it a little to heavy in some areas but overall I was very satisfied.

The only problem I remember having was that some of the spots where the mousehair was thin the dye would "gloss up" on. I think the trick to getting this right is not to go to heavy and remember that you can make it look real good and I mean close to concourse quality but not perfect.

If there was a down side to it appeared to me that my dash turned out too dark when I compared it to other Daytona's and Dino's. But then again their dashes were old also and had some degree of fade.

I would not hesitate to do it again. You can do a really good job on it and get it just about darn near perfect if you take your time.
magoo (Magoo)
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Post Number: 3566
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 9:24 am:   

Hans, I agree, the problem I see is not that the light dyes such as a leather dye would "smash" down the knap but that it may take on the backing and not the "hair" of the covering. Also try on a inconspicuous area.
david a haney (David512bb)
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Post Number: 18
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 6:09 am:   

I recently had my Boxer dash re-covered with black suede. The company that did the work is CoachTrim, LLC. 203-425-9533. They did a wonderful job, and do many Ferrari's. The fellow I dealt with is Johann, he might be able to offer some advice.
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 538
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 11:56 pm:   

I've used the Tandy stuff on various types of leather, good results. Including suede. BUT...... I really don't know specifically about the material you're talking about. Again, is there a place you can test it?

It's real thin, so it shouldn't smash down the knap of the mousehair. I think.
magoo (Magoo)
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Post Number: 3556
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 10:09 pm:   

James, As I said, I have used it on carpets and cloth type materials. It works well and will not rub off. No experience with mousehair. However in your particular situation, as suggested, try on a place that is not noticeable if possible.
James Selevan (Jselevan)
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Post Number: 252
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 9:54 pm:   

Thanks for the help, but I'm not getting a warm and fuzzy feeling. Has anyone actually used these solutions? Has anyone actual experience?

Thanks.

Jim S.
magoo (Magoo)
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Post Number: 3551
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Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 9:08 pm:   

Hans, Also Kiwi leather shoe dye in the bottle with a sponge applicator is great for black carpets and interior materials, excluding vinyls or leather of course.
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 532
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 7:23 pm:   

If there is any spare material, or an inconspicous place to perform a test, you might try the thin leather dye commonly available in hobby shops. Tandy is a common brand. Seems to be alcohol based.

I've used this stuff to dye just about any pourous substance you can think of, including wood.
James Selevan (Jselevan)
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Post Number: 251
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 6:03 pm:   

My dash material is in good condition, but has faded to a gray color. This is without sun exposure. In the past I had someone dye the material black, while in the car. Has anyone knowledge of the type of dye, and how it is applied? Any help is appreciated.

Jim S.

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