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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: stewardc on September 23, 2013, 04:07:01 am

Title: Seat color change
Post by: stewardc on September 23, 2013, 04:07:01 am

I've been looking for a nice set of dark blue low-back seats for the Caddy, but all I can find are light gray. Has anyone on here ever changed seat color without reupholstering? I understand that there are spray dies one can use, but am not sure of the results. Anyone ?

Title: Re: Seat color change
Post by: bajacalal on September 23, 2013, 04:55:03 pm

In my experience they work good on vinyl and OK on fabric but not great.

I would reupholster. It's not as expensive as people expect it to be. Shop around.

Title: Re: Seat color change
Post by: TylerDurden on September 23, 2013, 06:42:08 pm

I'm lazy and just use seat covers.

(Sheepskin/fleece is comfy, btw.)

Title: Re:
Post by: NickBoudin on September 24, 2013, 01:52:20 am

I've used the duplicolor spray dye available at auto parts stores and turned my white rabbit convertible seats black. I used flat black and it worked very well. Door cards also came out great. It takes armorall very nicely and still feels like "leather"

Title: Re: Seat color change
Post by: stewardc on September 24, 2013, 03:43:16 am

Hmmm, I suspect they were all-vinyl seats though. These are all fabric seats.

Title: Re:
Post by: NickBoudin on September 24, 2013, 06:07:55 am

Ahh yes they were vinyl seats. Says cloth right on the can though.