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Would dying leather kill re-sale?

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  1. carbonm

    carbonm Karting

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    Looking for a Red / Black f430...and not finding too many. If i got red/tan would it kill re-sale if i got the interior leather professionally dyed to black?
     
    carbonm, Apr 11, 2016
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  2. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Probably. I would do it anyway if it's what you really want and not worry about it though.
     
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  3. Quilty

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    Yes.
     
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  4. carbonm

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    i kinda already know the answer i guess. I am just getting frustrated i can't find the combo I am looking for. Hopefully the right one eventually pops up.
     
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  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    See if you can find a wrecked one with a black interior and swap them out. Save the beige. Check with Exotic Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA and Eurospares in the UK.
     
    tazandjan, Apr 11, 2016
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  6. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    If you have to ask, then you know the answer.
     
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  7. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Dying never works.
     
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  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Yup, makes it where you do not care what color they are. Dyeing is bad, too.
     
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  9. DonJuan348

    DonJuan348 F1 Rookie Owner

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    Black is my colour of choice also. Why not trade with someone who has black. For some odd reason tan is the preferred colour so a trade should be easy
     
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  10. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Just keep looking. Something will present itself.
     
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  11. scudF1

    scudF1 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    Don't do it!!!!
     
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  12. 360+Volt=Prius

    360+Volt=Prius Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    How would you feel if the car u were looking at had a dyed interior? I'd run.


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  13. SLViper1

    SLViper1 Formula Junior Owner Silver Subscribed

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    So many cars for sale, only takes a few weeks to a few months for "THE" car to become available. Why beat your head against the wall, spend time, money and kill your resale value when its time to sell? A little patience will bring you your dream car in factory condition, at the right price. You will be glad you did not compromise IMHO.
     
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  14. hairman

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    I did it with Leatherique water base color sanded and cleaned it the way they suggested. then used leather conditioner Leatherique one day before the color. it was really close to match and did a good job. the hair line cracks are hidden but they still there but that you would expect anyway. If i did not tell you you would not tell. The most anal person i know is myself and it is good enough. nothing is prefect including a Ferrari,
     
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  15. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    +1 (well, "dyeing" (dying is pretty permanent ;) ), rarely works when a color change is involved).
     
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  16. MaranelloDave

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    I'm with Hugh G. Rection: I think dying in the car would adversely affect resale. Not sure I'd want to sit in a seat where a corpse once was. Just my two cents.
     
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