In this video I show you how to properly dye your car's interior better that will last LONGER than OEM.
Dye I used: autoleatherdye.com/
In this video I show you how to properly dye your car's interior better that will last LONGER than OEM.
Dye I used: autoleatherdye.com/
Out of all the videos I looked up to dye your interior you are the only one I have seen that actually didn't make it complicated or that I have to go out and buy expensive tools thank you very much for keeping it simple and understanding great video.
This turned out 10x better than expected, nice job!
Your working boots and that "blow dryer" are a must have hahahahahaha Good job on the seats by the way!!
I really appreciate ur video!! Thank you so much!! Amazing information!!
Dope video bro !!!
Thanks for taking the time to post. I want to do a color change on a Z4.
Going to do one on my z3 as well
Funny.. I'm here because I need to freshen up the black leather seats in my Z4!
great video this will be very helpful when i do mine
Nice info great video
Good guide . The only thing i would suggest is a smaller air cap 0.8 / 1.0 gun setup .
You were getting those runs on your adhesion promoter because you had the gun set up incorrectly! You're supposed to open the fan and adjust your material. Very easy to get a nice even layer even with that cheap gun. Adjust air flow, adjust your fan, and also your material and you get nice even coats. When I saw you do the same thing with the actual base color, it was a cringe moment for me! Cool vid though!
lmao I was thinking the same thing he did get the results tho
@@kevinofwgkta9173 in the end, that's what counts right!
Hey there, thanks for letting me know. I only used the gun I think twice before I took this video. In regards to the runs, I just wiped anything away that didn’t look right before it dried and it was perfect at the end. Since it’s a dye it’s sort of like “self leveling” in that the end finish did not show the runs since it soaks in
Very helping I will use the same as I will dye mine too, only needs to know where to get the dye
The dye looks good but if you do not add a crosslinker you will not have any chemical resistance . For instance if you take 91 % alcohol and wipe it over the surface or even hand sanitizer the color will come off . So using professional products would make that job last a lot longer
I clicked the link in the description but which one do I get to for the same exact stuff you had in the video I’m trying to make my seats leather seats black too
How do these seats look today? Any updates?
Thanks.
absolutely beautiful job may I ask what is the colour code you uesd in this video please
The color I used was “Lexus Black - LEXUS5”
Can you wipe on the dye with an applicator vs. spraying it?
You know there are adjustments on that spray gun that control fluid and pattern so you won't get runs.
What size air compressor did you use?
Great vid bro! I have a question; Can I go from black to tan or do I have to somehow strip the black off?
You can go black to tan it will just take more light coats
@@michaelford4387 alright, thanks for the info.im still thinking about pulling this off...
Does anyone know if this dye works on vinyl as well?
even the cheap spray guns have adjustable spray paterns !
nice hair dryer
Nice bro I been looking for something like this How long does it last ?
It’s still holds up and looks new today
i'm looking to do the opposite, move it from black to tan because i want it to heat up less in the intenese southern sun
what kind of nob and air compressor are set up is this
Hey man how does the leather feel with the dye? Does it feel OEM? And how has it held up with time? Looks really good!
It’s holding up great. The finish still looks like when I first sprayed them and they don’t show any signs of wear
@@governsgarage9103 is it still holding up? I would like to dye my light stone grey seats from a Toyota Camry to black.
@@miladanki8380 Hey I have a Toyota Camry with a Grey interior too. Did you end up doing it? If so did it work?
@@sethfz no I still haven’t done it yet. The car has been sitting for over a year because my license got suspended but it’s all good now. I want to get it done asap probably some time in the summer when I finish my car note. I will keep you updated when I do it right!
@@miladanki8380 Thanks man. How on earth did you get your license suspended with a Toyota Camry 🤣
great video my guy, how’s it doing 2 years later? i’m about to buy the kit to dye my seats red in my g37 coupe. i’m excited, i did have a couple questions though. You said it cost $10 for the sprayer but how much was the whole air compressor and everything like that?
Let me know how it comes out!!!
@@kasheek2202 i will let everyone know in the comments know when i get it done
About to do the same in my g37 sedan
@@sheluvsadot555 lmk how it turns out bro, im gonna buy the kit early december
Is it still holding up for this day ?
Going from tan to black 🥶🥶
Looking to do the same thing... How did it come out???
Can one or both of you let me know if you did that and how it turned out?
Does the come off on your pants with hot weather or something or if the seat gets little bit wet from sweat or something? And does it crack over time? And is it easy to remove the paint?
Once it us cured it never comes off.
I live in Florida and it does not come off. No cracking or anything either since this is a dye it soaks in
Did u dilute the dye with water before spraying it?
No, the dye is water based and very thin already
open up the fan my guy that’s a pretty direct stream and overlap
Just F.Y.I. for anyone that tries this - please open (widen) the fan (spray pattern) on the paint gun. The coats will lay down WAY better with less striping, runs, and most likely use much less material.
Yes, I would mostly agree but I would also like to mention that this dye is very forgiving and comes with a sponge to be used as the applicator for anyone who doesn’t use a spray gun. If you do give this a try you’ll notice the dye soaks in and doesn’t really streak (except maybe in extreme cases)
@@governsgarage9103 YES BUT THERE'S STILL A CHANCE OF RUNS WHEN SPRAYING A STREAM LIKE THAT AND WILL DEFINITELY REQUIRE MORE MATERIAL OVER EVEN COATS AND COVERAGE. BUT GOOD JOB JUST THE SAME.
Man this looks good I wonder how this works on plastic
For the plastic trim pieces I recommend sanding, priming, and painting them. That’s what I did for the plastic pieces around the car and it has held up perfectly. I’ve spoken to the manufactures of the dye several times and they say it is only meant for leather or leather like surfaces.
@@Jeet_Kune_Do_And_Carate spray paint only don’t put dye
I’ve also talked to the leather dye manufactures the same brand and that this guy used and they sell a synthetic leather dye too.
Can you post a link to your paint gun? You’ve made this appear not too daunting
I just used the cheapest one they had at harbor freight. It’s a very doable project
My seats have heaters and coolers in them, so they’re more sensitive ig with all the little holes in them for ventilation. Is using this process safe for it??
I don’t think it would be an issue. I would give the company a call they’re super helpful with great customer service. My guess is as long as there’s no power to them it shouldn’t be an issue
Kinda seems contradictory of the product manufacturer if it need a adhesion promoter. but it's water based so it soaks right in would you not need the first step if that were true. Please tell me if I'm wrong.
Kinda funny you mention it. I never really thought about it until I saw the comments. I will say though that I haven’t had a single issue with the dye so far
its hard for me to udnerstand why would you want black interior?
Which type of paint you use ?
It was a leather based dye I got from autoleatherdye, the link is in the description
is there any chance of the dye rubbing off on clothes?
I can only speak from experience but it has still held up great for me.
Can you use this on dashboards
Absolutely, it’s good for pretty much the whole interior as long as it’s leather or vinyl. For plastic parts I would use regular spray paint and just make sure to prep everything well. Seatbelts cannot really take dye and will need to be replaced. This company also sells carpet dye but I have not used it to verify how well it works
@@governsgarage9103 thank you for responding I will make a purchase now 🍻
How is it holding up?
Holding up great with no signs of wear!
@@governsgarage9103 What size compressor are you using?
Every 3 months? What happens if you don't the color wears off?
That’s just for the leather conditioner and it’s not super necessary, it just keeps the leather fresh. The dye does not wear off either way.
Where’s the product information?
how many bottles did it take for all the seats?
At the time the largest size was 32 oz so I ordered that but I also got a 16 oz bottle in case I needed extra (I didn’t) but now I have extra in case I ever change anything in the interior
@@governsgarage9103 did you dye all 4 seats with the 32oz?
What all do I need for the spray gun? And where can I go to order everything I need with the spray gun. Is whats in the spray gun a dye, paint, or powder?
The dye I used is in the description, it’s a water based dye as opposed to oil based that you would find in the spray can dyes. It soaks into the leather so it will not scratch off. I just used a spray gun from harbor freight to apply it with it was around $10
do the paint peels off or start cracking
No this won’t peel off because the dye is water based and soaks into the leather
Grey scotch Brite pad not Brillo
😂😂😂 no shoes!
Florida boy lolll
lol. If it's really a "dye", why do you need an adhesion promoter? Sure sounds like it's any other layered on product.
I am not sure about that, probably a good question for the manufacturer. I will say this is DEFINITELY a dye though. It does not create a layer on top like some of the cheaper spray can options, it actually soaks in.
I just watched the first 4 seconds of the vid, wonder what happened next
You are putting it on too thick and seem to have too much air pressure.
Yeah,...Let’s Lay Our Seats,...Down On The Dirty Floor Of The Shop And Then Paint Them,.....Yeah,....Let’s Do That,......Really?
Yeah lol not the best but making do with what I got and I was replacing the carpeting in the garage not long after taking this videp