RobD Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Took out my carpet and mats today and gave them a jet wash down! Any tips on applying the dye ? Should i lay it in thick or light sprays over loads of times? Any advice gratefully recieved Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 light sprays evenly mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Gave mine one good coating and then a couple of light coats till it looked good:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 What about the mats around the end where it has the thick bead around the mat? And how many layers do you usually go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dadd Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Jurgen done mine look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 And I take it you just rub it in with your hands ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I used a small stiff brush making that I got it right into the carpet pile. :-) Let it dry then apply a second coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I used a small stiff brush making that I got it right into the carpet pile. :-) Let it dry then apply a second coat Sounds daft but does it come off the carpet once it has dried? I.e. in winter when your wet feet have been on it? Also is there a smell to the dye? I have the dye in my shed but I can't decide whether to try it or not. Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sprayed the first layer on mine today, looks ten times better already! Took my old supra pure sport badges off to ready for the new ones from neo! Cant wait til there ready to go back in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 they wont be long now im looking forward to them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sounds daft but does it come off the carpet once it has dried? I.e. in winter when your wet feet have been on it? Also is there a smell to the dye? I have the dye in my shed but I can't decide whether to try it or not. Ric Once the dye is on and dry, it won't come out. There is a slight smell to it, but after a few days that will fade to nothing. I'd certainly recommend doing it, looks a lot better than the tired grey look. Plus you will feel good about actually not having to pay someone to do it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Did the same as Tigger and it worked perfectly, left it to dry all day before replacing in car. It hasn't worn or washed off on anything yet even in the wet, it did smell, only a bit for about a week then I didn't notice it at all. Bob. Sounds daft but does it come off the carpet once it has dried? I.e. in winter when your wet feet have been on it? Also is there a smell to the dye? I have the dye in my shed but I can't decide whether to try it or not. Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Did the same as Tigger and it worked perfectly, left it to dry all day before replacing in car. It hasn't worn or washed off on anything yet even in the wet, it did smell, only a bit for about a week then I didn't notice it at all. Bob. Did you dye your carpets in a day? The dye I got said you had to leave to dry for 24hr's between each coating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 i did mine over 2 days and 2 coats day 1, clean and first coat, then day 2 when dry i brushed the pile and added coat 2, day 3 was brushing the pile again (just used a dog brush) all came up really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'll put a second coat on tomorrow and see what they like afterwards then thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Sounds daft but does it come off the carpet once it has dried? I.e. in winter when your wet feet have been on it? Also is there a smell to the dye? I have the dye in my shed but I can't decide whether to try it or not. Ric I tired the spray and was not impressed with the results, then I tried a sponge which fell apart rather quick, ending up using my horses hoof brush, which did a grand job. Defo recommend a 2nd coat. I only applied one coat, but this was due to a thunderstorm that came out of no where. When I get chance I will do a second coat. I had a cream carpet with over 200k on it and now it looks like new. As for the smell yes it is was strong to start with but slow dissipated after a week. If you don't want to do it I will, I had fun:) (ok that sounds sad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 any particular make of dye or just any black dye ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-CARPET-DYE-FOR-CAR-INTERIORS-A-VALETING-PRODUCT_W0QQitemZ310086209383QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item310086209383&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 thats what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 also i invested in a £8 presure spray from B&Q pump it up and spray it on, although dont expect to use the spray bottle after you have finished, the dye dries quite quickly !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_A Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I've just bought some autoglym spray dye to use on my old puresport mats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I've just bought some autoglym spray dye to use on my old puresport mats Is this any good for doing the whole carpet? Or am i better off getting the ebay stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just seen this tread again. Thanks for the replies. I have bought a carpet and will hopefully have a go this weekend. Thanks for the offer to do it for me Tigger.... It Supraloopy wasn't already sending the carpet to me I might have taken you up on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the--daddy Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 did mine last weekend with the e-bay dye, makes a huge difference. The dye stinks tho... legal high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Sounds good to me, i'll get ordering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Mine still looks fantastic when cleaned, makes such a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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