Stitch dye? Anyone brave enough to try?

cooltoy · 02-12-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

srs airbag tag.

you need to buy yourself a Z before posting up random questions.

lol

ROLF. You are absolutely right. I feel like an idiot - a new and an unusual feeling for me. I have sunk to such lows.

High_Octane · 03-17-2015, 05:45 AM

After reading this topic for quite a fair bit, I decided to take the plunge and go for it.
Where I live, I couldn't find the brands of fabric markers you guys got, so I ended up getting this...

Honestly the very first stroke was freaking me out, however I just said "screw it, doing it all!" and completed one seat at first. Was really impressed with how much difference this small "mod" made!
The cloth door inserts and knee pads were the toughest as they do absorb the paint and have to be wiped immediately.

Very happy with my "new" interior! Cheap and impressive "mod"!

High_Octane · 03-17-2015, 08:32 AM

Cjdiezel · 07-04-2015, 02:41 PM

I'm getting red leather and suede seats put in next week and really wanted the red stitching.

Saw this mod and after going through a few different pen options

The fabric pen was the best option. It turned out pretty darn good

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JLee370z · 08-09-2015, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjdiezel

I'm getting red leather and suede seats put in next week and really wanted the red stitching.

Saw this mod and after going through a few different pen options

The fabric pen was the best option. It turned out pretty darn good

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If you don't mind sharing, how much are you putting down to have the red leather and suede seats put in?

Thanks.

Also for those of you that got the Red Uchida dye pen, is this the right one?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...TMMOCYFQJM4EV2

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-01-2015, 02:05 AM

How is the dye holding up guys? I am really on the fence about this mod. I would love to know about people that DD their car too, is the dye fading or does it fade when the seats get detailed with cleaner then conditioned? Has anyone had to add more coats to their car after 6 months, 1 year, or even 2 years?

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-01-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I meant garbage in comparison... the Elmers pen was too liquidy and ran plus the tip was too large. The colours were too gawdy and not professional looking. I like the Uchida because of its quality of dye and precision application.

You had any problem with fading or the dye coming off?

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-02-2015, 06:51 PM

Tired this today and was really disappointed in how it turned out. It actually came out looking really really tacky in my opinion. When it is wiped off it leaves a green tint on the black leather. Won't be doing this mod. Good luck to everyone else! I used the Uchida pen if anyone is curious, red is the color i used as well.

wheee! · 11-16-2015, 08:30 AM

Sounds like you applied it pretty heavily if you were getting it on the leather. Mine looks great and it's been over 5 years...

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-16-2015, 08:34 AM

I didn't to be honest. I did light coats but when you wipe your leather turns green if you look very closely.

SeeThruHead · 02-04-2023, 12:49 AM

Which method will match the nismo red stitching. I’ve got a bunch of nismo pieces to install. Most of the stitching. But there’s no way I’m paying 2k for the red stitch cubby.

cooltoy · 02-04-2023, 07:01 PM

2015. That was a good year.

Falconquey · 02-04-2023, 08:19 PM

SeeThruHead · 02-05-2023, 10:22 AM

Still the best place to ask the question tho.

vtec to vvel · 02-05-2023, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

2015. That was a good year.

It was also a simpler time.

07-04-2015, 02:41 PM	#244 (permalink)
Cjdiezel Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizoja Posts: 28 Drives: 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Stitch dye? Anyone brave enough to try? I'm getting red leather and suede seats put in next week and really wanted the red stitching. Saw this mod and after going through a few different pen options The fabric pen was the best option. It turned out pretty darn good ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436038849.265690.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436038860.665875.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436038873.469558.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436038893.057006.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk wheee! likes this.

11-01-2015, 02:05 AM	#246 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	How is the dye holding up guys? I am really on the fence about this mod. I would love to know about people that DD their car too, is the dye fading or does it fade when the seats get detailed with cleaner then conditioned? Has anyone had to add more coats to their car after 6 months, 1 year, or even 2 years? __________________ Build in Progress

11-02-2015, 06:51 PM	#248 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	Tired this today and was really disappointed in how it turned out. It actually came out looking really really tacky in my opinion. When it is wiped off it leaves a green tint on the black leather. Won't be doing this mod. Good luck to everyone else! I used the Uchida pen if anyone is curious, red is the color i used as well. __________________ Build in Progress

11-16-2015, 08:30 AM	#249 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Sounds like you applied it pretty heavily if you were getting it on the leather. Mine looks great and it's been over 5 years... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-16-2015, 08:34 AM	#250 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	I didn't to be honest. I did light coats but when you wipe your leather turns green if you look very closely. __________________ Build in Progress

03-17-2015, 05:45 AM	#242 (permalink)
High_Octane Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 44 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 3386	After reading this topic for quite a fair bit, I decided to take the plunge and go for it. Where I live, I couldn't find the brands of fabric markers you guys got, so I ended up getting this... Honestly the very first stroke was freaking me out, however I just said "screw it, doing it all!" and completed one seat at first. Was really impressed with how much difference this small "mod" made! The cloth door inserts and knee pads were the toughest as they do absorb the paint and have to be wiped immediately. Very happy with my "new" interior! Cheap and impressive "mod"!

03-17-2015, 08:32 AM	#243 (permalink)
High_Octane Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 44 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 3386

02-04-2023, 12:49 AM	#251 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	Which method will match the nismo red stitching. I’ve got a bunch of nismo pieces to install. Most of the stitching. But there’s no way I’m paying 2k for the red stitch cubby. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

02-04-2023, 07:01 PM	#252 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,966 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	2015. That was a good year. vtec to vvel and Falconquey like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-04-2023, 08:19 PM	#253 (permalink)
Falconquey Track Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: PacNW Posts: 563 Drives: Bitchin' 15 Z Rep Power: 2246925	vtec to vvel likes this.

02-05-2023, 10:22 AM	#254 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	Still the best place to ask the question tho. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here