Detailing Question, Dyeing Carpets

Nov 25, 2014, 9:35 am

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Has anyone tried to re-dye faded automotive carpets? I have a project with carpet in good condition except for sun fading. (And deer blood stain that leaked around the cargo mat. Yuck)

I see DIY kits and aerosols, just wondering if they can do a quality job.

Thanks

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Nov 25, 2014, 9:49 am

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SMS wrote

Has anyone tried to re-dye faded automotive carpets? I have a project with carpet in good condition except for sun fading. (And deer blood stain that leaked around the cargo mat. Yuck)

I see DIY kits and aerosols, just wondering if they can do a quality job.

Thanks

Yes most kits you find online do actually work..I use Hi-Tech upholstery dyes and never had a complaint about it. Make sure your carpets are thoroughly cleaned as they recommend the carpets still be damp when applying an aerosol dye to blend the dye better. Any further question feel free to ask.

Xavier King
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Nov 25, 2014, 9:53 am

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kingsdetail wrote

Yes most kits you find online do actually work..I use Hi-Tech upholstery dyes and never had a complaint about it. Make sure your carpets are thoroughly cleaned as they recommend the carpets still be damp when applying an aerosol dye to blend the dye better. Any further question feel free to ask.

80/20 loop pile or plusher cut pile.... Success with both?

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Nov 25, 2014, 9:58 am

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SMS wrote

80/20 loop pile or plusher cut pile.... Success with both?

Yes, I have had great success with both. Although I recommend using a soft carpet brush to help move the dye around throughout the fibers since loop pile is harder to maneuver around. You shouldn't have to much of an issue just be sure not to rush and lay thin even coats of dye.

Xavier King
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King's Detail
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Nov 25, 2014, 10:03 am

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Excellent Xavier, thanks.

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