Stitch dye? Anyone brave enough to try?

Boost_lee · 04-29-2011, 02:38 AM

I used a medium blue on mine (Uchida #3Blue) and it is very subtle. Just what I wanted, makes you look twice. Its hard to see in the dark, but it stands out in the sun

I would recommend starting with the shift boot, its probably the easiest to change if you don't like the outcome. I did the doors and center console after that, along with the knee pads. I've yet to do the seats, probably this weekend.

wheee! · 05-09-2011, 11:10 AM

I can't believe how good this mod looks in the sun! Amazing change for such an easy cheap mod. I will have to get more pictures when I'm back after training.
If you're waffling on this mod, don't. Just do it!!!!

delusional · 06-22-2011, 12:27 AM

damn this mod looks amazing on black leather! now i'm kinda regretting my white interior

sorry for the bump

cc370z · 06-22-2011, 08:58 AM

For those that have done the mod, how is it holding up?

wheee! · 06-22-2011, 01:11 PM

Mine has been awesome, no bleeding or running and the colour is as strong today as when I applied it.

lochness · 06-25-2011, 12:06 PM

Good thread. I was bored today and decided to try it out. I really like the way it came out. I went red and its not has bright as I hoped but I'm thinking if it was bright red it would get old quick. This darker red blends nicely with the black interior. Regardless, its much much better than the white stitching that came with the car.

wheee! · 07-05-2011, 09:59 AM

What pen did you use Lochness?

lochness · 07-06-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

What pen did you use Lochness?

I used a "fashion fabric marker" by Uchida with a chisel tip. I picked it up for ~$4 at Michael's.

wheee! · 07-06-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lochness

I used a "fashion fabric marker" by Uchida with a chisel tip. I picked it up for ~$4 at Michael's.

Nice!I used an Uchida from Michael's as well, but I had a fine brush tip. I think I paid about $1.69 (with coupon)! You colour almost looks like mine in the photos you took.

EYE ESS · 07-06-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lochness

Good thread. I was bored today and decided to try it out. I really like the way it came out. I went red and its not has bright as I hoped but I'm thinking if it was bright red it would get old quick. This darker red blends nicely with the black interior. Regardless, its much much better than the white stitching that came with the car.

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Nice!I used an Uchida from Michael's as well, but I had a fine brush tip. I think I paid about $1.69 (with coupon)! You colour almost looks like mine in the photos you took.

Those look great guys, thanks for the idea! I was looking at my ugly white stitches and wanted to do something like this as well. I need to find one of these magic pens, any ideas where I can pick one up locally?

wheee! · 07-06-2011, 08:06 AM

Don't chance it with anything other than the Michael's Uchida pens. They don't fade or run and they have very accurate tips. It's worth it, as I tried three other pens first before I got the Uchida. None were as good and the colour choice from Uchida is phenomenal.

EYE ESS · 07-06-2011, 08:17 AM

Can you find them online? My car is out in the sun 24/7 how soon will I have to reapply? will Armor-All products destroy the ink?

wheee! · 07-06-2011, 08:39 AM

The pens are designed for t-shirts so expect that they are very durable. You might find them online.

pty370z · 07-06-2011, 12:34 PM

Are those Uchida better than the Elmer's Painters that some people used before? How do they compare?

wheee! · 07-06-2011, 01:34 PM

No comparison. I bought the elmers too. Garbage compared to the Uchida.

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lochness Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 110 Drives: 12 WRX STI Sedan Rep Power: 15	Good thread. I was bored today and decided to try it out. I really like the way it came out. I went red and its not has bright as I hoped but I'm thinking if it was bright red it would get old quick. This darker red blends nicely with the black interior. Regardless, its much much better than the white stitching that came with the car. Last edited by lochness; 06-26-2011 at 09:12 PM. Reason: New Pics

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04-29-2011, 02:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	I used a medium blue on mine (Uchida #3Blue) and it is very subtle. Just what I wanted, makes you look twice. Its hard to see in the dark, but it stands out in the sun I would recommend starting with the shift boot, its probably the easiest to change if you don't like the outcome. I did the doors and center console after that, along with the knee pads. I've yet to do the seats, probably this weekend.

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07-06-2011, 08:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Don't chance it with anything other than the Michael's Uchida pens. They don't fade or run and they have very accurate tips. It's worth it, as I tried three other pens first before I got the Uchida. None were as good and the colour choice from Uchida is phenomenal. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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07-06-2011, 01:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	No comparison. I bought the elmers too. Garbage compared to the Uchida. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal