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Scamper
27-03-11, 12:39
Have a good nick 180sx carpet i picked up, its just a bit faded in patches, i want to dye it black.
Anyone got an ideas or tips of what would be the best way to get a good finish that would'nt fade??

Also there will be mats put over it so the carpet would'nt be getting the full brunt of the ware and tare.

Thanks
Scamper
jdmjimmy
27-03-11, 12:50
there is stuff you can get in a squirt bottle for valeting .. have no clue on the name do
Scamper
28-03-11, 14:38
Anyone?????
johnbro
28-03-11, 14:41
if it's black just spray paint it
if not black, get someone to mix up a bit close to the colour and spray away.
do it on a nice day and leave the car all open to get rid of the smell and to dry it.

would probably wear after a lot of use but covered with some mats would be fine

I've done it before a good few times cheap and easy and looks the job
Scamper
28-03-11, 17:15
Just normal black spray paint is it john??
Keli
28-03-11, 20:39
You can use boot polish on it
Administrator
28-03-11, 20:41
AFAIK cliff on here dyed the carpet on his PS13. Maybe shoot him a PM
Scamper
28-03-11, 20:43
Thanks lads

@darragh- ill try that thanks
Alan B.
28-03-11, 20:44
normal rattle cans yeah. if its black, use matt black.
do it very lightly to stop it from clumping becaus you put too much paint on it.

done a head liner from grey to black with rattle cans before and it worked perfect.
Scamper
28-03-11, 20:47
normal rattle cans yeah. if its black, use matt black.
do it very lightly to stop it from clumping becaus you put too much paint on it.

done a head liner from grey to black with rattle cans before and it worked perfect.

great to know man thanks