Question about vinyl upholstery - Can you redye it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mountain Man · 08-07-2002, 03:19 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a product on the market that can be used to redye or re-color vinyl, for seats and such.

I won't get around to recovering my factory buckets until fall, but if I could change the color from blue to black, I would at least install them temporarily for comfort.

Appreciate any input as to possible products available.

ChevLoRay · 08-07-2002, 03:23 PM

Check with an auto parts store, like a NAPA store. Other parts stores may also have it. Usually comes in spray cans, like paint. Follow the instructions, or the vinyl "paint" will flake off. It matters how you prepare the surface....just like painting trucks.

HuggerCST · 08-07-2002, 03:28 PM

The best brand that I have used is SEM. It comes in a spray can, and is around 10 bucks a can.

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2002, 04:49 PM

I wouldn't do the seat, not armrests. When the vinal flexes, the dye won't, and it will crack and peel off.
I did all the vinal in my GMC (except seat) and only the arm rests are looking bad after about 18 months or so.

08-07-2002, 03:19 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Question about vinyl upholstery - Can you redye it? I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a product on the market that can be used to redye or re-color vinyl, for seats and such. I won't get around to recovering my factory buckets until fall, but if I could change the color from blue to black, I would at least install them temporarily for comfort. Appreciate any input as to possible products available. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

08-07-2002, 03:23 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Check with an auto parts store, like a NAPA store. Other parts stores may also have it. Usually comes in spray cans, like paint. Follow the instructions, or the vinyl "paint" will flake off. It matters how you prepare the surface....just like painting trucks. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-07-2002, 03:28 PM	#3
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	The best brand that I have used is SEM. It comes in a spray can, and is around 10 bucks a can. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-07-2002, 04:49 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I wouldn't do the seat, not armrests. When the vinal flexes, the dye won't, and it will crack and peel off. I did all the vinal in my GMC (except seat) and only the arm rests are looking bad after about 18 months or so.



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