big mike Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 So, the correct dye eventually turned up and I'm very pleased so far, Just the first coat but so much better already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 That's better. What was the colour in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I took a swatch and sent it off, The guy definetly sent the wrong colour first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 very good you doing a how too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Looking good, reckon they'll look like new after a few coats. Do you have to use anything to 'seal' the dye in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Boxstercol said: Looking good, reckon they'll look like new after a few coats. Do you have to use anything to 'seal' the dye in? The guy I got it from says no, you will spoil the finish but I will wait and see how it turns out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul676 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi where did you get the dye from please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, Paul676 said: Hi where did you get the dye from please ? Off eBay but turns out guy was up north of a Scotland, I got 500ml but way to much and over half left, I would suggest getting a swatch sent off to whoever though as the generic one I received to begin with was horendous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic909 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 how do you apply it? just sponge and rub it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 My seats were really faded(almost pink) so I used a sponge and daubed it on, drying naturally first time then using hair dryer. You would get best results from spraying them but I'm happy with the way they turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I think they are looking great ? Glad you finally got to the bottom of your colour matching and definitely worth the wait to send a sample off! I would still consider putting your final coat on with a small spray gun. You could build the colour up using your sponge method and then when you're about then thin a bit of dye down with some water and give them a nice even coat and finish with a small spray gun. Just an idea as I had good success putting on with a spray gun but either way your seats are looking much fresher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 those seats look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinoman Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I think some kind of colour lock would be a good idea to stop dye transfer, something like Gtecniq L1 or DrLeather dye block would do the job nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic909 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 What was the end result? Finished pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I will take some tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 great job. post finished article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishak Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Come on, tell us - what's under the Ford cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 15 hours ago, edo said: great job. post finished article! Was flat out this weekend and didn't get time but will this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 9 hours ago, chrishak said: Come on, tell us - what's under the Ford cover? It's a mint standard mk1 RS focus with 16k on the clock, also waiting for my 3 door cosworth to be finished from a bare shell restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 15 hours ago, big mike said: It's a mint standard mk1 RS focus with 16k on the clock, also waiting for my 3 door cosworth to be finished from a bare shell restoration Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishak Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 On Monday, March 06, 2017 at 6:42 AM, big mike said: It's a mint standard mk1 RS focus with 16k on the clock, also waiting for my 3 door cosworth to be finished from a bare shell restoration Choice stable of cars you've got there ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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