Redye job first pics.......
09-26-2009, 03:32 PM
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Redye job first pics.......
All i can say is WOW, this stuff is amazing, so far i have finished the doors, center console, and drivers seat. I have the rear prepped but have not dyed it yet. And still have to start on passenger seat which i am dreading cause its so much work. Before and after pics. The seat looks and feels brand new. I will post pics of the entire interior when im done.
Before..........
After.............
Before..........
After.............
09-26-2009, 03:50 PM
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I bought the Leatherique system.
1) stripped all old color off with, acetone and laquer thinner.
2) Put on 2 really thick coats of their Leather rejuvinator oil. Let sink in for 4 or 5 days.
3) Wiped seats/panels down with their surface prep solution. Let dry for a day or 2.
4) Wiped seats/panels down with alcohol to further remove any oil on surface.
5) rubbed DYE in with an old soft T-shirt, 2 coats.
6) final Dye was applied with an Airbrush which gives it a uniform/Matte finish.
If you do it right and follow directions it will take a few weeks at least. Total cost to me $160 for Leatherique products, ($40-$50 bag of rags, acetone, laquer thinner, masking tape, 400-600 grit sandpaper), $100 or less for compressor/airbrush kit.
In my opinion Airbrush is a MUST!!
1) stripped all old color off with, acetone and laquer thinner.
2) Put on 2 really thick coats of their Leather rejuvinator oil. Let sink in for 4 or 5 days.
3) Wiped seats/panels down with their surface prep solution. Let dry for a day or 2.
4) Wiped seats/panels down with alcohol to further remove any oil on surface.
5) rubbed DYE in with an old soft T-shirt, 2 coats.
6) final Dye was applied with an Airbrush which gives it a uniform/Matte finish.
If you do it right and follow directions it will take a few weeks at least. Total cost to me $160 for Leatherique products, ($40-$50 bag of rags, acetone, laquer thinner, masking tape, 400-600 grit sandpaper), $100 or less for compressor/airbrush kit.
In my opinion Airbrush is a MUST!!
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09-27-2009, 12:36 AM
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Yes, Leatherique is the best. At the start of each summer I treat the leather seats with Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil and it stays ultra soft and supple for another year (the trick is to cover the seats with a plastic garbage bag and let the seats "cook" in the summer heat for 24 - 48 hours).
The Leatherique "Crack Filler" product is probably what he used to fill the cracks.
The Leatherique "Crack Filler" product is probably what he used to fill the cracks.
09-27-2009, 01:43 PM
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Supposedly a color change is not difficult as long as you take all of the old color off. I kind of wish that i had gone with a newer Color like SAND BEIGE that we have in our Cayenne, but im not sure if it would have matched the carpets to well.
09-27-2009, 08:05 PM
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Well i havent tested it yet, but i have never seen anyone complain about that. The only thing i am worried about is that it will eventually get polished as i slide in and out of the seat.
09-28-2009, 11:31 PM
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My interior was changed from light gray to black. The seats are factory porsche black but the panels were spray dyed. I want to strip them and redo them right. Will this stuff work as good on panels?
