Propshaft Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I have just removed the interior trim and vynil painted them whilst the seats are out I noticed how faded the carpets where but otherwise in good condition . My question is has anyone attempted to dye there carpets by the way my carpets are beige (tan) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR8IAN Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 It is definitely worth giving it a go. Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emrys Parry Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 I have dyed the carpets of my '81 DHC, also whilst the seats were out. I used RIT Navy Blue dye, bought on e-bay,. I you need any advice / photo's, then pm me and I'll send them on to you. One point, as the carpets are likely to have ground-in dirt, they need to be very thoroughly brushed and vacuumed, followed by a heavy wash using a pressure washer; the amount of muck removed was startling. Then dried thoroughly, I used a wet & dry vac and left them over the line to dry in the sun. The dye was mixed and applied using a brush and sponge (don't forget some rubber gloves) to make sure that the dye penetrated to the base of the fibres. The results were quite pleasing as per the photo. Emrys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HowardB Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 The second picture would have been very helpful when I was fitting moulded TST carpets to my 7 last year as it show exactly how they were originally fitted. Cheers Howard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Propshaft Posted May 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Thanks Emrys I have now spray painted all the tan vynil parts in the car and am very pleased with the results after taking out the centre console the carpet underneath was a dark brown not tan as I previously mentioned unsure about dying the carpets I replaced all the interior and purchased ( cheating ) a set of mid range Coverdale over fit carpets which I am also v pleased with it only now leaves the sill part of the carpets showing so next winter probably out with the interior again and dye them . What brand of dye did you use ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emrys Parry Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 The dye used was water based, powdered ye by RIT, quite inexpensive but very good. The more dye you use the darker the colour, so start with a small quantity initially and build up the colour to match your new carpets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Propshaft Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hi Emrys thanks for the info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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