fri3ndly Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Im really keen to do this, but the only colour I can find is black or charcoal..... Anybody know where I can get hold of blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Im really keen to do this, but the only colour I can find is black or charcoal..... Anybody know where I can get hold of blue? tricky that one mate. I think the process worked so well because I decided to use a dark dye. The thing is changing colour is a different process and you will proberly find that the result is not even close to what you expected. Black and dark shades will go onto most colours and totaly cover them. To get to blue from grey (im guessing) you will be disapointed in the result. Besides remember - black goes with everything (I knew that fashion sh#t talk would come in handy one day !! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Bleach it white (will probably turn green or something muck) or start with a cream carpet if going blue. Dying something will not make it lighter in colour. NB... start with an inconspicuous area/sample piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 just got my dye today i cant wait for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks for the advice, but the problem is finding blue carpet dye, all I can find is black. They have other colours in the states by the looks of it, but have had no replies from the e-mails I sent. I will probably just go black :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 has any done their roof lining yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 This is a great thread i'm going to get a start on this as soon as i move house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_supra Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 ordered my black dye couple of days ago from 'CleanCarCompany' on ebay - their service has been superb & very professional backed by many others i know who have purchased from them. if your plannin on doing this to your carpet i recommend these guys on ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 the dye i used was awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Just dyed mine today. I cheated though and used an electric paint sprayer I got from AlLdi for about £15 I think. I did the carpet, all 4 floor mats and the boot mat (to hide a stain) and probably used about 4 litres of dye. thats your nice green lawn fucked;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 thats your nice green lawn fucked;) Actually it grew out. Unlike the area where I cleaned the spray gun with white spirit, it's still yellow. Sod it, I've got weed and feed in the shed, I'll throw some on next spring. Besides, the GF wanted the lawn so I couldn't care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r88sch Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 i done this over the weekend and used approx 3 litres of dye took around 4 hours including working in time and drying time and the carpet has come out perfect, i had to use the 3 litres due to stains and burn marks. wouldnt of been able to do it if it werent for this write up cheers bud will try get pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r88sch Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 i was going to ask same a above has anyone done the roof linings and do u reckon itll work. i have an aerotop and have been thinking about doing it just wanted to check what others thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 just a note to anyone who orders the carpet dye from the ebay seller - the couriers are sh*te. 4 times I've tried to rebook the delivery, they've "forgotten" twice, and once didn't bother to pick up the "authorise to leave without signature" or leave the parcel (apparently). I hope to get the dye soon, as I have a car with no carpet now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 the dye doesnt hold on rooflinings i used black matt spray paint then brush it over after it softens up then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim1978 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 just found this thread. Does anyone have some before and after pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Take a look at post #4 of this very thread - and you'll see before and after pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 couriers have so far taken over 2 weeks to get me my delivery - they say every day they will redeliver, but NEVER do. Steer well clear of Fastway couriers if you can folks! At this rate, the dye won't be with me before japfest, and that means I'll be without carpet in my car!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 It's not that bad driving without a carpet in, I dyed mine last year and have not fitted it back in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 It's not that bad driving without a carpet in, I dyed mine last year and have not fitted it back in yet. Yeh, but that's not the point, is it? I kinda want my car to look it's best for the shows, hence the reason for buying this stuff and ordering well in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeah, I feel for you bud - Courier's, they are a breed all of their own Can't you go and pick it up from the depot ? (I know that's not the point but......) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yeah, I feel for you bud - Courier's, they are a breed all of their own Can't you go and pick it up from the depot ? (I know that's not the point but......) Depot? Don't be silly - I recon this company is a 1 man franchise. No collection as an option, cannot phone unless between 9-5 meaning that when I get home at 5:30 if no parcel is here I have to phone the following day - and then the driver has "already left" so the parcel cannot be rearranged until the next working day. Utter sh*t. Going to complain today. I'll shut up now tho - said my piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) EDIT: You can all ignore me now (yay!) because at 7pm the delivery turned up! Weird time, but I'm happy now! Spent the last hour dying my carpets - looking bloomin fantastic too Edited May 9, 2008 by Pabs (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 peeps - what is the drying time of this dye? I've left mine in the garage drying now since saturday and it's still not 100% dry, the dye still comes off on my fingers if I rub the carpet. I've now moved them to the back garden to hopefully help dry, but just wondered if there is anything else i need/should do? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 just bought some dye, i'll let you all know how i got on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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