Stitch dye? Anyone brave enough to try?

gurneyeagle · 11-04-2011, 02:59 PM

Okay, I finally did it. I love how it came out.

Took about three hours. You guys that painted the stitching on your cloth seats have my full respect! I could see a little "dye creep" into the Alcantara, but a quick swipe with a damp cloth pulled most of it out. Since it has a nap to it, it's impossible to see what little dye was left. It's not red, just darker black.

I ended-up first dying the stitching orange, followed by the red. It came out in a shade of red that leans to the orange side.

I've got to admit the orange stitching looked pretty cool, but I really wanted red. I wouldn't hesitate doing it in blue either.

How the light hits it makes all the difference in the world. I was inside my garage with the door open and the overhead flourescents on, and it definitely looked orange/red. No hint of magenta.

When I finished the first head rest, I took it out into the direct sunlight, and wow did it pop. In the sun, it has a metallic look to it. Chalk that up to dyeing silver threads.

I've got some carbon fiber bits coming in sometime soon. Once all is done, I'll take pictures.

11-04-2011, 02:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Okay, I finally did it. I love how it came out. Took about three hours. You guys that painted the stitching on your cloth seats have my full respect! I could see a little "dye creep" into the Alcantara, but a quick swipe with a damp cloth pulled most of it out. Since it has a nap to it, it's impossible to see what little dye was left. It's not red, just darker black. I ended-up first dying the stitching orange, followed by the red. It came out in a shade of red that leans to the orange side. I've got to admit the orange stitching looked pretty cool, but I really wanted red. I wouldn't hesitate doing it in blue either. How the light hits it makes all the difference in the world. I was inside my garage with the door open and the overhead flourescents on, and it definitely looked orange/red. No hint of magenta. When I finished the first head rest, I took it out into the direct sunlight, and wow did it pop. In the sun, it has a metallic look to it. Chalk that up to dyeing silver threads. I've got some carbon fiber bits coming in sometime soon. Once all is done, I'll take pictures. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim