Dying carpets, jet black or dark grey & what brand?

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Post Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:13 pm

hey folks, while I'm waiting for my carpet to dry after giving it a good shampoo, steam clean and jet wash, I find myself wondering if I should go for jet black or more of a charcoal?

The car is diamond black with cardinal red interior, what do you guys think would look best?

I enquiried about the auto smart product which has had great reviews on here and elsewhere. I would use that if I go for dark grey but they don't seem to do jet black. Can anyone recommend any tried and tested brand that would supply jet black.

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Post Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:20 pm

yes, all the details are on my "tech 1 resto" thread
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Post Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:24 pm

I used valeters pride black dye, the more coats you add the darker it will get.
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Post Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:54 pm

jimbom30cab wrote:yes, all the details are on my "tech 1 resto" thread
I have read your fantastic thread and it's part of my inspiration, what colour would you say they came out?
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Post Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:26 am

+1 for valeters pride

Heres mine, as you can see it died the vynal bit great to

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Post Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:11 am

Anyone tried dying oem floor mats ?
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Post Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:35 pm

I also used valeters pride. If you have a polishing machine you can get a brush attachment which makes life so much easier when dying!