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Old 03-28-08, 02:29   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Dying fabric and leather, info and expertise needed

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Originally Posted by jayjacque View Post
Some others might but I don't re-dye cloth (except carpets) and I'm in the biz. They tend to come out pretty stiff and the end result "can" look cheap. Black can be a little more forgiving however. Re-dyeing leather, on the other hand, to its original color or very similiar color like one shade darker is a no brainer. But the problem with severe color changes is getting into all the nooks and crannies, getting a good even complete coverage without missing any spots or having any spots stick to each other. Usually you need a catalyst in the paint and a clear topcoat. A headliner is something I never want to mess with. Stopped doing anything major to them over 20 yrs ago
It's okay if it gets stiff, no one will be touching it, so that is okay. If I don't dye the headliner, what can I use to clean it up?

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