carpet dyeing

[808_s13]

ive searched the forum already, and all that came up was the s13.4 build
thread. i pm'd him how he did it, but still no response. he dye'd his gray carpet, to black, and the results looked good (from the pics)

I almost forgot to take pics of the carpet before so heres one, half way through my first coat of black.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/bondokings/carpet-beforesortof.jpg

The finished carpet reinstalled in the car.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/bondokings/carpet-after.jpg

After the carpet was reinstalled the rear interior was put back in and rear seats bolted in.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/bondokings/rearseatsin.jpg



i got a quote for new carpet and they said $300-$500.
and the dye is $25-$75.

New carpet
Cons- kinda pricey
Good- fresh, no stains, can last for another 10+ years

Carpet dye
cons- old, tuff stain hardenings, lil tears
good-looks new, cheap.

idk if anyone has considered doing this or has done this, but lmk your results. im
planning to change or dye my s14 carpet.

-makua[ace]

[DreamN]

Turns out pretty good. Sometimes if you use to much dye the carpet gets a little crusty, but overall it's great for the price.

If you don't want to deal with the whole process you can search for 89/90 Black carpets. Just need to be patient in finding one in good condition.

[C. Anderson]

You can use the vinyl and fabric spray from Auto Zone and when you spray it on rub it in with your hand (put latex glove on first) to keep it more even and keep it from getting crusty. But there is another alternative. S14 carpet fits in s13's ( in coupes at least, I put s14 carpet in mine) if you've converted to manual seatbelts. The only thing that fits a little off is the rear floor, but it looks alot better than the empty humps from removing the lap belt.

[burnsauto]

ah, thats the only thing i like about my zenki..(as far as factory stuff)

[THEMkris]

does anyone know any other dyes i can get my hands on? i've found RIT dye, and Dupli-Color spray for carpets but neither have had good reviews. i'd like to try the Car Brite brand that was used in the picture above. i've called many places and got a number but neither have really worked, i'll try again tmrw. but in the meantime, any more ideas?

[SammyGreen]

I did mine with fabric dye from wal-mart, not sure what brand but it turned out great. Im super happy with it.

Pictures dont do justice, looks brand new in person.

http://a546.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/77/l_45d43dd0df75fe8eec91cf986748d0c1.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/45/l_a35caa500b3848d0a377f5371c75c015.jpg

[THEMkris]

did it come out crusty? does RIT sound familiar? and how long have you had it?

[SammyGreen]

Nope, came out like it went in, only...well... black haha

Ive had mine done for a couple months now, still holdin up strong.

[sidewayz240]

Did mine, came out awsome, looks like new. the best $25 you can spend on your interior. I used dupli-colour vinal dye, no pics though.

[projectRDM]

Search on here for SEM. They make a ton of automotive finishing products, including vinyl/carpet and leather dyes. Super high quality stuff. I'll be doing my own carpet in a few weeks.

[SammyGreen]

Oh and I forgot to mention it only cost me $10 :-)

[S14TEENZ]

where can i get that dye from...thats my next project looks great.

[FusionR240sx]

dannnng. i was gona do my door panels, headliners, and a-pillars with black suede.
might just do everything including ground carpet black and leave the a-pillars alone.

[Matej]

You can also buy brand new carpet in any color you want for 120$ +shipping on Ebay.

[hijack3d]

Search on here for SEM. They make a ton of automotive finishing products, including vinyl/carpet and leather dyes. Super high quality stuff. I'll be doing my own carpet in a few weeks.

+1 for SEM.. Check out their website too. I did some auto interior refurbishing a while back, and they have how-to sheets (with pictures :D) for all your refinishing needs...

[projectRDM]

You can also buy brand new carpet in any color you want for 120$ +shipping on Ebay.

If you don't mind cutting, shaping, folding, and trimming all day.

[Bushido]

i wish someone made a high quality replacement carpet for s13's. I want the same kind of pile thats in audi's