DodgyRog Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 As above really. Was thinking of giving it a go, as I am fed up at looking at my faded blue seats:( Was wandering if anyone else has tried, do they shrink in the wash and are they fairly easy to get on and off ? Will be looking for Recaro or leather next year, or even better Leather Recaro's;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Why not try half leather Recaro's then you have the best of both worlds!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Why not try half leather Recaro's then you have the best of both worlds!!! That's what I would like, but I have spent a lot this year and the wife ( and I ) want a trip to Florida for our 10th wedding aniversary, so the dying idea is a cheap short term option;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Someone must of done this surely:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It would be intersting if they had:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 It would be intersting if they had:) I am really tempted to have a go at the weekend, but I am really worried about shrinking and I will only have the weekend to get them off, dyed and back on again. I might leave it until Xmas, but once I get an idea in my head I have trouble with patience:innocent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I am really tempted to have a go at the weekend, but I am really worried about shrinking and I will only have the weekend to get them off, dyed and back on again. I might leave it until Xmas, but once I get an idea in my head I have trouble with patience:innocent: Let me know how you get on rog:) I might follow suit,but you have a go first:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 How about not taking the covers off and spraying the dye on? Like the black carpet mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 How about not taking the covers off and spraying the dye on? Like the black carpet mod. Theres a plan:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Let me know how you get on rog:) I might follow suit,but you have a go first:d Thanks:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 How about not taking the covers off and spraying the dye on? Like the black carpet mod. I have looked into the dye and the only way to make sure that it wont come out on your clothes ( if you get in slight damp/wet ), is to wash the dye in at 40 degrees C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Still not sure about doing this:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I would say go for it mate but there your seats:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka-P Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 The carpet dye came off on my trainers a little after that was done. That was sprayed on. You probably need to let it dry well or, as you said, wash them in at 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Go on rog,you know you want too;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 surely you could use the dylon dye and not have to machine wash it? i know you get several types and i've seen clothes getting dyed in a bucket. -take covers off, clean with warm water in the bath or something. -dry thoroughly -apply dye, (spray on/ leave in) -dry thoroughly -wash in warm water. -dry thoroughly and zip them back on. the only problem i see is iirc the headrest covers don't zip off at all. (i may be wrong tho) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 surely you could use the dylon dye and not have to machine wash it? i know you get several types and i've seen clothes getting dyed in a bucket. -take covers off, clean with warm water in the bath or something. -dry thoroughly -apply dye, (spray on/ leave in) -dry thoroughly -wash in warm water. -dry thoroughly and zip them back on. the only problem i see is iirc the headrest covers don't zip off at all. (i may be wrong tho) It all sounds so easy like that;) and you are right the headrest would have to go in whole I think I will investagate the dyes a bit further, as the only machine ones I have found won't dye nylon. As I understand the dying process, to get the dye to hold and not run, you have to get it to a fairly high temperture. I will up date if I can find a dye that will suite and not require a risky high temperture:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Don't spray them, the stuff will end on your clothes. If you still want to get them off and try but are worried about the time needed, just get one of those universal seat covers to through over the bare seat, then you could still use it. I sure that they just zip off anyway. Also, if you fcuked it up, you could use the seat cover to hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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