What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
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What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
My black cloth (not vinyl) cargo shade has faded to purple. I've searched and found threads from 2-8 years old, plenty of people post suggestions, but there are few real experiences and those are old enough to make me think there have to be better products now.
Has anyone re-dyed their rear cargo shade? What did you use? How has it held up since then?
(Ignore the faded seats, I'm talking to Lethal interiors about that now.)
Has anyone re-dyed their rear cargo shade? What did you use? How has it held up since then?
(Ignore the faded seats, I'm talking to Lethal interiors about that now.)
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Re: What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
My black cloth (not vinyl) cargo shade has faded to purple. I've searched and found threads from 2-8 years old, plenty of people post suggestions, but there are few real experiences and those are old enough to make me think there have to be better products now.
Has anyone re-dyed their rear cargo shade? What did you use? How has it held up since then?
(Ignore the faded seats, I'm talking to Lethal interiors about that now.)
Has anyone re-dyed their rear cargo shade? What did you use? How has it held up since then?
(Ignore the faded seats, I'm talking to Lethal interiors about that now.)
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Before I went further I asked Princess at Lethal Interiors if she made these. Unfortunately she doesn't. So I'm looking at dyes, but have NO idea what material this is made out of and it looks like that matters. From what I've found online, it looks like I can burn some of it and see what happens, (http://info.fabrics.net/fabric-facts...dentification/) but I'd rather not try to cut some of this off to do that.
Does anyone know what type of material this cloth shade is made from? Here's what I am reading from ritdye.com
Choose the Right Dye For Your Fabric. If the fabric you plan to dye is a natural fabric (such as cotton, linen silk, ramie or wool) or is nylon or rayon, then use Rit All-Purpose Dye. If the fabric you plan to dye contains more than 35% polyester acrylic or acetate, then use Rit DyeMore for Synthetics.
Does anyone know what type of material this cloth shade is made from? Here's what I am reading from ritdye.com
Choose the Right Dye For Your Fabric. If the fabric you plan to dye is a natural fabric (such as cotton, linen silk, ramie or wool) or is nylon or rayon, then use Rit All-Purpose Dye. If the fabric you plan to dye contains more than 35% polyester acrylic or acetate, then use Rit DyeMore for Synthetics.
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Re: What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
Funny you ask, I just dyed mine today with vinyl and fabric dye. This pic is about half way done and you can see the line where it was almost purple.
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Re: What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
I saw that at the store today, but was hesitant because I was afraid it was going to make it stiff or cause it to bind up when I retract it. Once yours is dry I'd like to know if it makes the cloth stiffer or harder to roll up?
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Re: What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
Go with the vinyl and fabric dye from SEM or Dupli color. I've used it on seats, carpet, and interior plastics with no issues. With proper prep it will last a long time.
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Re: What works to dye the rear cargo shade?
My springs are wore out anyhow so I really couldn't tell a difference in rolling it up but if it is stiffer it certainly isn't bad to deal with.
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