Stitch dye? Anyone brave enough to try?

Falcor · 02-10-2011, 10:40 PM

I think purple would look sick with that color of car. not to mention very unique

wheee! · 02-10-2011, 10:43 PM

sick as in 'good' or sick as in 'blechhh'!

ThoriumHotdog · 02-11-2011, 12:02 AM

I think a darker purple would look better.

dcrew1x · 02-11-2011, 12:57 AM

hey falcor,

how did you do the inside of the seats, or where the seams are hard to reach at? I guess some thin painter's tape?

Falcor · 02-11-2011, 08:31 AM

no i just used one hand to pull the cushion back as much as possible and went at it. as long as you go slow you'll get it. just remember that it is impossible to not get it on the seat itself. just try to minimize contact as much as possible.

Falcor · 02-11-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

sick as in 'good' or sick as in 'blechhh'!

sick in a

way, not a

way

Baer383 · 02-11-2011, 09:16 AM

I would love to do this to my car but it is white.

Falcor · 02-11-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I would love to do this to my car but it is white.

You can still do it. I'll trade you seats

Baer383 · 02-11-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

You can still do it. I'll trade you seats

I'm happy I finally found a mod that I can't do.

Sibze · 02-11-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I'm happy I finally found a mod that I can't do.

Haha ya, it would be really hard with white seats!

This is a great mod though guys, congrats!

KB2 · 02-13-2011, 10:47 AM

do we know how long this paint stays on? or i should say does it fade over time?

Dembflyr · 02-13-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KB2

do we know how long this paint stays on? or i should say does it fade over time?

There are guys on the camaro forum that have done this months ago and say that it hasn't faded at all.
I figure that if it does then I'll just reapply.

6spd · 02-13-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KB2

do we know how long this paint stays on? or i should say does it fade over time?

it'll depend on if the seats are exposed to the sun for a long time or not. If your car is in the garage all the time, it'll last a long time, but if it is in the direct sun all day, it'll likely fade over a short period of time.

Lemers · 02-13-2011, 11:30 AM

Has anyone found a good burgundy color yet?

wheee! · 02-13-2011, 11:49 AM

I am going to check at the Michael's craft store here in town. They advertise several types of fabric dye pens. Will have to see how close they are to burgundy...

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dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	hey falcor, how did you do the inside of the seats, or where the seams are hard to reach at? I guess some thin painter's tape? __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

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02-13-2011, 11:49 AM	#135 (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	I am going to check at the Michael's craft store here in town. They advertise several types of fabric dye pens. Will have to see how close they are to burgundy... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-10-2011, 10:40 PM	#121 (permalink)
Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	I think purple would look sick with that color of car. not to mention very unique

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ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	I think a darker purple would look better.

02-11-2011, 08:31 AM	#125 (permalink)
Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	no i just used one hand to pull the cushion back as much as possible and went at it. as long as you go slow you'll get it. just remember that it is impossible to not get it on the seat itself. just try to minimize contact as much as possible.

02-13-2011, 10:47 AM	#131 (permalink)
KB2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 243 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	do we know how long this paint stays on? or i should say does it fade over time?