Need color dye help (black/classic grey)
11-23-2011, 01:16 AM
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Need color dye help (black/classic grey)
I have some 996GT3 hardbacks in black that I am considering dyeing classic grey. I also have a 3 spoke steering wheel in black I would like to dye again.
I'm hoping someone here can just tell me what brand and color you have used in the past, verbatim
for black and classic grey.
Thanks,
Tony
I'm hoping someone here can just tell me what brand and color you have used in the past, verbatim
for black and classic grey.Thanks,
Tony
11-23-2011, 04:02 AM
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Generally you will be very very very disappointed with the results of going from a darker to a lighter color. You can dye grey seats black, but to try and go the other way round is just asking for trouble. In this case, you are not dyeing them you are really painting them.... Dye wont work and paint will wear off.
11-23-2011, 08:21 AM
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Talk to JoAnn at www.colorplus.com Great lady. Very knowledgable about Porsche leathers, dyes and care products.
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11-23-2011, 09:16 AM
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Dye color change over time
Over time, the dye will wear in high wear areas and the character lines/creases will show the original color rather than the surface color.
11-23-2011, 12:06 PM
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Perfect, will do, thanks!
thank you, I have been reading this thread and didn't see the last post on
colors. Very good info and it got me believing I could do this!
Thats what I have heard as well, and hoping.
I have heard a mix bag of results and I also think that is true, meaning people have had a varying level of success.
One thought is I could take my black seats to classic grey.
The other thought is to take rear seats from classic grey to black. (buy a used set to do this to). Makes me a bit nervous.
Talk to JoAnn at www.colorplus.com Great lady. Very knowledgable about Porsche leathers, dyes and care products.
colors. Very good info and it got me believing I could do this!
A good thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/concours...-solution.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/concours...-solution.html
One thought is I could take my black seats to classic grey.
The other thought is to take rear seats from classic grey to black. (buy a used set to do this to). Makes me a bit nervous.
Generally you will be very very very disappointed with the results of going from a darker to a lighter color. You can dye grey seats black, but to try and go the other way round is just asking for trouble. In this case, you are not dyeing them you are really painting them.... Dye wont work and paint will wear off.
11-23-2011, 12:36 PM
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Talk to JoAnn at www.colorplus.com Great lady. Very knowledgable about Porsche leathers, dyes and care products.
If you do this, the weather should be warm or items should be removed and done indoors. Also, work with good lighting. Finding and removing the few stray bristles that come off the brush is much easier before the dye dries.
11-23-2011, 04:09 PM
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these seats were orginally colored using a similar process to what you can do yourself with products like ColorPlus.
The original seat color wears off also.
It is all in the prep... similar to paintwork.
Going from light to dark is not a problem.
Preparation
The original seat color wears off also.
It is all in the prep... similar to paintwork.
Going from light to dark is not a problem.
Preparation
11-23-2011, 11:18 PM
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Yes, going from black to classic grey.
Mark, what is your opinion on success of going lighter?
Encouraging and good reference, thanks!
thankyou, but not sure which brand to go with yet..
Mark, what is your opinion on success of going lighter?
I did and, after doing the recommended prep, used Color Plus classic grey to refresh and redye my classic grey interior last summer. That included hard back sport seats, air bag cover, hand brake handle and center console. I used a brush, not spray. I'm pleased with the results and the color match was perfect. Although some of these items are vinyl, not leather, it didn't make any difference in the attractiveness of the finished result.
If you do this, the weather should be warm or items should be removed and done indoors. Also, work with good lighting. Finding and removing the few stray bristles that come off the brush is much easier before the dye dries.
If you do this, the weather should be warm or items should be removed and done indoors. Also, work with good lighting. Finding and removing the few stray bristles that come off the brush is much easier before the dye dries.
