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Old 10-09-2008, 11:02 AM   #21
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Re: Late Model Seats

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Originally Posted by RocketChevy56 View Post
When you say re-color, do you mean dye it? or have someone restitch in the color of leather you want? I would beware of dying an entire seat a diff. color. I've been told that it doesn't usually hold up very long, but its just heresay, I don't have any experience with it. I'm sure your local upholstery shop would know whats best
I have a link to a company in L.A. that sells what I have to buy. When I called and talked to them, they said is isn't a dye. They will mix the colorant to your requested tint, and furnish instructions on how to do it. You start by cleaning the leather with acetone, to get rid of any and all waxes and protectants. When you are sure that it is ready, then the colorant is applied...brush, spray....I don't know. Maybe it is wiped-on.

Like you, I thought that I'd be re-dying them, but that is not what has to happen. I'll see if I can find that link and then add it to this reply.
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