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Thyperson · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:19 am Post subject: Dyeing the Carpeting

Hey Everyone,

I was thinking of Dyeing the carpet I have now to Black instead of buying a new set of Black carpet. I don't feel 100% confident in doing it yet and will most likely make it a winter project when I store the car.

I was wondering if anyone has done this before and had any advice before I go for it.

Thanks,

~Alex

P.S. I will post before and after pics when I get done with the project!
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BionicBalls · Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Location: Charlotte, NC

I dyed my carpets. Nothing to it really. Just point and shoot. I was using a hvlp gun, but I'm sure a rattle can will do just as good. It does make the carpet a little stiff once it dries, but after you run your hand over it a few times it softens back up.
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Cheapest and easiest fix is to buy Rit dye at your local supermarket or drug store. Works well and will not get the rug stiff.

I have used it on the rear hatch rug.
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Ozzie · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:01 am Post subject:

I dyed mine using Rit dye from a crappy beige

to a blue

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Thyperson · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:35 am Post subject:

Sounds good, Thanks guys!
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924-obama · Joined: 06 May 2009 Posts: 81 Location: Leipzig / Germany

what will happen if you rub with a damp cloth over the repaint carpet ?
is it fixed ?

PORSCHEV · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:18 pm Post subject:

I did the rit dye.... 4 years later it will still rub off on your cloths and shoes.

My plans are to haul them out and put new or really good used.
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Thyperson · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:14 am Post subject:

OK, so RIT dye would not be a good idea then if it's going to rub off on clothes.
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Wear black shoes.

I don't think you will have a problem if you follow directions.

I suspect that it comes off if you get it wet via a leak. For the $.50 I would try it. Cheapest fix on this entire site.
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88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

Thyperson · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:34 pm Post subject:

Ok Edited Pics Now

Front before

Front After

Front Dyed

Under Seats Before

Under Seats After

Under Seats Dyed -halfway

Luggage Before

Luggage After

Luggage Dyed

There now you can see stuff and not wait forever ^_^

Everything is now done though, just need to get some sound deadening material and put it in.
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Thyperson · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject:

Sorry about huge pics, I'll get it right next time. If you want to back up though just press Ctrl and - to zoom out. You will be able to them fully that way.
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bnoon · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:09 am Post subject:

Why not use something that won't rub off on your clothes ever, even when wet? It's not even that expensive. http://www.leathermagic.com/Pages/carpetdyekit.htm

RIT is made to dye natural fibers and won't penetrate the synthetic material of the carpet. It basically just sits on the surface waiting to be wipes off. I've tried it before and will never use RIT again unless it's to dye cotton.

I've also used Duplicolor Vinyl/Upholstery paint. It wears off eventually, but doesn't wipe off like the RIT does. The way to keep it from getting stiff is to brush it after it dries.
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Thyperson · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:48 am Post subject:

Actually, I did use Leather Magic dye. It has been good so far but I've needed to comb the rug with a brush to get the stiffness out.
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!tom · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:15 am Post subject:

Ozzie · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:05 am Post subject:

I used RIT on mine and have no problems.
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Montego Black on black/red
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