Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures - Page 2 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

BleedScarlet · 06-04-2007, 12:33 PM

I've heard that you can mix it with bleach & water and put it in a steam vacuum, and that works even better. I never thought of using dye to "clean" the carpet, but maybe I'll do that. I've used that brand of dye, and I did the salt method (i was dying wristbands) but the wristbands still seem to wash out a tiny bit, so they have to be handwashed with cold water...dunno what the issue with that is..

BamBam · 06-05-2007, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBBBill

Looks really good.

Dude, you owe your wife big time for diving in to that job. Most women wouldn't get close to something like that. Better go get her some bling or whatever she wants.

You are so right! She has really gotten into this stuff. Check out my back seat conversion thread. She came up with the final, simple design and her ceative idea for making a fantastic texture was perfect!

I am now starting to mold in a 10" screen into the dash and like a trooper, she is right there eagerly helping with anything she can. It makes it a alot of fun when your wife loves to get involved!

Oh....what is a 'bling'?

gearheadvr4 · 09-23-2007, 10:17 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for the info. I did mine and the end result was outstanding. I always wanted black carpet but didn't want to go aftermarket and try to force it to fit....

I even got the wife helping after I showed her the pictures. I told her if she can do it then you can too.

One side done for comparison. After the 2nd application it was even darker. Pitch black and perfect.

J-Groove · 09-25-2007, 03:24 PM

Awesome, I'll have to do this at some point.

Thanks for all the pictures guys.

-john

scrapiron7 · 09-26-2007, 05:44 AM

Wow, nice job! That's a BIG difference!

gearheadvr4 · 09-28-2007, 08:30 PM

Final product. Let dry for a few days. None of the dye rubs off or bleeds. Perfect. (in pictures it has a slight purple tint but in person it's pitch black)

Next up is the headliner. It seems to be a completely different kind of material and i'm not sure the Rit Dye will hold to it. Off to research...

Ownage · 09-30-2007, 07:13 AM

Do they make a tan dye?? I really don't like black

gearheadvr4 · 10-04-2007, 11:37 PM

Yes, there are some tan dyes out there but generally you can only go darker not lighter.

BamBam · 10-05-2007, 10:36 AM

It looks awesome...nice job!

abomboldskool · 10-22-2007, 09:50 PM

hey can u use the powder kind? cause thats all i could find

09-23-2007, 10:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
gearheadvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth Drives: Pucking VR4 Trader Rating: (24)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures Just wanted to say thanks for the info. I did mine and the end result was outstanding. I always wanted black carpet but didn't want to go aftermarket and try to force it to fit.... I even got the wife helping after I showed her the pictures. I told her if she can do it then you can too. One side done for comparison. After the 2nd application it was even darker. Pitch black and perfect. __________________ Permanently broke! But her soul will be reborn into another VR4 soon. 92 VR4- Rebuilt engine with forged crank, TD05 manifolds with MHI EVO 3 16g, 6 speed conversion done, Maximal Solid Mounts, front mount 3" w/custom intercooler and intake pipes, OFE Stage 3 Clutch (from Southbend Clutch), SS clutch line, SS brake lines, SS oil and coolant lines, borla exhaust, stillen downpipe, egr block-off plates, LC-1 Wideband, blitz dc2 turbo timer, hks ssbov, Maft Pro speed density, Blitz SBC i-D III boost controller w/ Power Meter, k&n filters & custom intake pipes, gutted cats, 18x9 blitz type 03 wheels wrapped in Nexen N3000 tires, intrax springs, adj. control arms, 97 frontend and side conversion, 99 center tail light piece (<--adds at least 20hp on the dyno )

09-25-2007, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
J-Groove vice prez: TPW Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Rowlett, TX Drives: '95 3000GT 9:1 TT Trader Rating: (45)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures Awesome, I'll have to do this at some point. Thanks for all the pictures guys. -john __________________ --3Si# 592--ROTM Dec. '07--www.IPSMotorsports.net--www.3SX.com

09-26-2007, 05:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
scrapiron7 06 Subaru STI Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, TX Drives: 06 Subaru STI Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures Wow, nice job! That's a BIG difference!

09-28-2007, 08:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
gearheadvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth Drives: Pucking VR4 Trader Rating: (24)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures Final product. Let dry for a few days. None of the dye rubs off or bleeds. Perfect. (in pictures it has a slight purple tint but in person it's pitch black) Next up is the headliner. It seems to be a completely different kind of material and i'm not sure the Rit Dye will hold to it. Off to research... Last edited by gearheadvr4 : 09-30-2007 at 06:51 AM.

10-04-2007, 11:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
gearheadvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth Drives: Pucking VR4 Trader Rating: (24)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures Yes, there are some tan dyes out there but generally you can only go darker not lighter.

Sponsored Links
3000GT/Stealth International Message Center Advertisement

10-05-2007, 10:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
BamBam BamBam - 1995 3000GT SL Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utica, NY area Drives: 1995 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures It looks awesome...nice job!

10-22-2007, 09:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
abomboldskool Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Drives: 92 3kgt sl Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Rejuvenating that old rug…with pictures hey can u use the powder kind? cause thats all i could find