Vinyl seats color change?

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Vinyl seats color change?

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

The quick answer is ,yes , it can be done as I painted a black dye on the green vinyl seats of my 55 Chevy .........problem is it was over 40 years ago and I can't remember the product . My concern at the time was that the dye would somehow rub off on my (ex) girlfriend's

clothing . It never happened nor did the dye peel or flake . I only kept the car 2 more years before I came to my senses and bought a 68 Mustang , my first new car .

Wish I could remember the product biggrin

JPB · AYLMER, ONT

I remember a product called Mar- Hyde for color change. Requires proper surface prep.

will · WALKERTON, ONT

There are a lot of aftermarket products available, for the individual to use, that say they will do the job. I want to have mine done for me by someone that has experience.
I agree, the proper surface preparation is the key. I would be just reading labels and hoping I was doing it right.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

http://www.eastwood.com/leather-and-vinyl-paint-aerosol-16-oz-black.html

will · WALKERTON, ONT

427CARL wrote:
http://www.eastwood.com/leather-and-vinyl-paint-aerosol-16-oz-black.html

Yep. -- Lots of products --

Modfather · VICTORIA HARBOUR, ONT

Hey Will I use Fibrenew all the time. I have never been disappointed and they have done a lot of work for me over the years. I am in the marine industry and they do my boat seats and interior panels, they also do awesome repairs that you cant tell where they repaired it. My guy is very good and I can only vouch for him. So I cant speak for the other franchises

wolfman1 · ST GEORGE, ONT

Before you spray them, scrub the seats with Fantastic cleaner than scrub them with clean water and wipe them down with a clean cloth.
Mar-hyde is a good product to use , but the last seats I did I got some waterbase dye from an upholstery shop, I can't think of the name of it right now but I'll call my upholstery guy.
The waterbased stuff was nicer to use, it's formulated for airplane use. Apparently there are a lot of regulations on what you can spray on a plane
It was just over $100 a quart and it took abound 1 1/2 quarts to do the interior of my 56 Safari wagon

These seats when I got the wagon were green and white , I sprayed them this cream colour

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Modfather wrote:
Hey Will I use Fibrenew all the time. I have never been disappointed and they have done a lot of work for me over the years. I am in the marine industry and they do my boat seats and interior panels, they also do awesome repairs that you cant tell where they repaired it. My guy is very good and I can only vouch for him. So I cant speak for the other franchises

I contacted the Fibrenew rep in London today and he is willing to have a look at what I want. These guys have been around for a long time with a ton of experience.

They have the products and the know how. Thank you Modfather for replying to me with the success you have had with them.

will · WALKERTON, ONT

wolfman1 wrote:
Before you spray them, scrub the seats with Fantastic cleaner than scrub them with clean water and wipe them down with a clean cloth.
Mar-hyde is a good product to use , but the last seats I did I got some waterbase dye from an upholstery shop, I can't think of the name of it right now but I'll call my upholstery guy.
The waterbased stuff was nicer to use, it's formulated for airplane use. Apparently there are a lot of regulations on what you can spray on a plane
It was just over $100 a quart and it took abound 1 1/2 quarts to do the interior of my 56 Safari wagon
These seats when I got the wagon were green and white , I sprayed them this cream colour

These seats look great. I am sure I could make the attempt, but I don't have the experience or will to learn. There are people for this.

will · WALKERTON, ONT

I went with my local ColorGlo rep who did a fantastic job with the vinyl color change. I can now recommend him and his pricing.

-- Edited by will on Tuesday 27th of January 2015 02:10:45 PM

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Wow , what a difference !

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

Great job Will, looks factory!

will · WALKERTON, ONT

hotroddonnie wrote:
Great job Will, looks factory!

Thanks Donnie These are in my little car that wants to be a gasser when it grows up!

MarkM · OTTAWA, ONT

will wrote:
I went with my local ColorGlo rep who did a fantastic job with the vinyl color change. I can now recommend him and his pricing.

-- Edited by will on Tuesday 27th of January 2015 02:10:45 PM

Looks great! Can you give us a rough price?

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

Hey Will,
that's a great job on those seats and panels

will · WALKERTON, ONT

MarkM wrote:

Looks great! Can you give us a rough price?

Thanks Mark.

As you know, EVERY job is different, but here is what Shawn did for me. $400. for the two piece rear seat and the two front bucket seats. NOTE - I had the bucket seats disassembled and I SUPER CLEANED ALL PIECES. He did more hand rub cleaning, applied the prep and adhesion promoter and then sprayed the dye - enough coats to complete the color change - 5, I think. He had my parts for a few days in order to make sure everything fully cures. I am very pleased with the job he did and would positively recommend him.

Shawn Kelly can be reached at 519-540-8819 - call or text -- e mail -- colorglogreybruce@me.com -- Facebook -- colorglo grey bruce (check his work)

Colorglo is a franchise program. Their Canadian web site is www.colorglocanada.ca This is NOT about the franchise, BUT ALL ABOUT THE MAN.

Hope this helps Mark. Please be in touch again if I can be of any more help.

John

-- Edited by will on Wednesday 28th of January 2015 03:52:52 PM

MarkM · OTTAWA, ONT

Yes it does, thanks John.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Wow John! That is very impressive! And quite reasonable too!

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will · WALKERTON, ONT

Thanks Steve. I was very pleased with both, how they turned out and the price. His price would have been considerably higher if he had to do the initial cleaning.

Oscar · SAUBLE BEACH, ONT

Nice job John....quite a difference. Got the A/C going yet ? Summer's coming (I hope)