Painting seats

[thatcutteeboy]

Anybody ever painted leather seats?

[J]

really? Are you serious? It'd flake off and look like shit after about 20 minutes. THERE IS NO WAY TO PAINT LEATHER! DYE, YES. PAINT, NO

[thatcutteeboy]

really? Are you serious? It'd flake off and look like shit after about 20 minutes. THERE IS NO WAY TO PAINT LEATHER! DYE, YES. PAINT, NO

Could I dye them myself? Is it a hard process? What would I need? I have white seats that have parts that have like yellowed and just wanted to try to fix that.

[CSI_MuNkY]

Have you tried a leather cleaner??

[PanamaZ34]

I've never done it myself, but I've seen dyed/painted seats on plenty of classics and if done right, they can look very good (and last pretty well). Leather is generally dyed with a simple topcoat to ensure an even colour before it ever makes it onto a car, re-dyeing/painting it is a simple matter (usually just sponging the dye on) provided you buy the right kit and don't just try to make do with vinyl paint or similar. Make sure you get a specialist leather colouring kit, buy the best you can afford and don't be tempted to go with a spray can ....... they really aren't worth it (cheap nasty finish, that is much more likely to crack and flake).

[thatcutteeboy]

Have you tried a leather cleaner??

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Yes I cleaned them they were really dirty

[GOT2B GM]

Try some Spray Nine or Bleche-White on those

[xtremerevolution]

Try some Spray Nine or Bleche-White on those

 

Westley's Bleche-White will whiten just about ANYTHING. Just make sure to wear gloves. That shit is strong.

[91LuminaEuro]

I agree, try some bleach white first.

 

Then go for the dye.

 

You can do it yourself, they make kits for it. I do not think its cheap, but if you do it properly and follow the steps they look awesome.

[thatcutteeboy]

Try some Spray Nine or Bleche-White on those

Bleche-white is what I used on the seats before I put them in the car. They were really Filthy-Mcnasty. I was surprised at how much they cleaned up. I have to get one repaired and the I'll get the dye.

[thatcutteeboy]

I agree, try some bleach white first.

 

Then go for the dye.

 

You can do it yourself, they make kits for it. I do not think its cheap, but if you do it properly and follow the steps they look awesome.

I can get the dye online for $72.00 a quart. That should be enough since I am not changing the color. I really just need to do the seating and the back cushions the trim cleaned up really well.

[Garrett Powered]

did you get white dye or light gray?

 

I want to see how it turns out. please post pics.

 

 

also if you have leftover dye maybe you would want to sell it???

[thatcutteeboy]

did you get white dye or light gray?

 

I want to see how it turns out. please post pics.

 

 

also if you have leftover dye maybe you would want to sell it???

I'm gonna get artic white and I will post pictures when I'm done.

[93cutty]

Try a Mr clean magic eraser and hot soapy water. Thats what I used on my 68 to get 25 years of mildew off.

[Euro]

Try some Spray Nine or Bleche-White on those

 

Westley's Bleche-White will whiten just about ANYTHING. Just make sure to wear gloves. That shit is strong.

 

It's not really that bad I use it all the time on my tires with no gloves

[xtremerevolution]

Try some Spray Nine or Bleche-White on those

 

Westley's Bleche-White will whiten just about ANYTHING. Just make sure to wear gloves. That shit is strong.

 

It's not really that bad I use it all the time on my tires with no gloves

 

I do too, but if I use it for too long, I notice my skin starts peeling. Not too fun.

 

Haven't had a problem as I usually don't get it directly on my hands.

 

It is definitely some pretty awesome stuff. Works great as an engine bay cleaner too!