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And so the colour change begins...
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IAmOrion said:Apologies for the lack of "in progress" pics... but I'd like to think it's really coming together now...
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Wow, radical change and looks well done.
What’s all the gear on the dash?
HyperGrade said:
On top of the dash is a sat nav unit that I re-purposed. I removed the screen (didn't work anyway), removed the motor, levelled out the bottom, then carpeted it to make an oddment tray as such. I also re-purposed the switches by wiring them up to latching relays - which is some of the wiring you can just see still sticking out.
It's obviously not fixed in place yet, I was still testing stuff.jamie_z4 said:kis said:I like the way this is going. Not sure I've ever seen a black and red door before? More often you see red paired with a dark grey type colour? Could be wrong! More pics please
the facelifts are black with red - just pre/fl which had red with grey
My preface is black and red.
1000rr said:jamie_z4 said:kis said:I like the way this is going. Not sure I've ever seen a black and red door before? More often you see red paired with a dark grey type colour? Could be wrong! More pics please
the facelifts are black with red - just pre/fl which had red with grey
My preface is black and red.
Yeah, it's 05 plate like mine isn't it? Just before they facelifted the cars in 2005 they changed the red leather cars to black plastics. 2003 to 2004 cars with red leather were grey only, the ones that have sterling grey plastics like the radio and ash tray sections etc.
It's not on the cards just yet, maybe in the new year.
I wondered whether colouring over black was possible but found this which looks like it would do the trick https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/How_To_Change_The_Colour_Of_Leather_Car_Seats. I suspect you're right, it won't be easy.
I do love red leather though. If I didn't have a blue car I'd want to do exactly as you have!
I wondered whether colouring over black was possible but found this which looks like it would do the trick https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/How_To_Change_The_Colour_Of_Leather_Car_Seats. I suspect you're right, it won't be easy.
I do love red leather though. If I didn't have a blue car I'd want to do exactly as you have!
The door cards pictured were black leather (I came across a deal too good to miss on a set of all black door cards). Took a couple extra coats but still covered it well.
I got a kit from eBay which includes all the prep stuff and scourers etc. A similar process to what you posted albeit a little less intensive.
I’ll find a link later for who I bought from, I highly recommend them, they sent me loads of free colour samples too which was nice of them. Cost £80 for the kit (1.5l kit) and comes with everything you need - alcohol cleaner, leather prep, colour, finish.
I’ve got plenty over so could’ve got away with a 1l kit I reckon
I got a kit from eBay which includes all the prep stuff and scourers etc. A similar process to what you posted albeit a little less intensive.
I’ll find a link later for who I bought from, I highly recommend them, they sent me loads of free colour samples too which was nice of them. Cost £80 for the kit (1.5l kit) and comes with everything you need - alcohol cleaner, leather prep, colour, finish.
I’ve got plenty over so could’ve got away with a 1l kit I reckon
Sounds good I'd be interested to take a look at what you used. The one I linked to doesn't sound like it stretches very far, they say you need a large to cover two seats which bumps the price up.
I didn't realise you had carbon interior too, where'd you get your bits from? I'm going to have some to sell once the new set I've had covered arrive (window switches and air vents).
I didn't realise you had carbon interior too, where'd you get your bits from? I'm going to have some to sell once the new set I've had covered arrive (window switches and air vents).
thanatu55 said:
I vinyl wrapped mine myself. Not as good as proper carbon effect stuff but a happy close second lol.
That being said, I feel it doesn’t really suit my new black/red theme so it’s going. All switches and door handles are now satin black. The dash trim will be black and red leather, and I’m just waiting for a decent priced piano black center console top trim I think to finish. Although I may get a leather cover thing for it
thanatu55 said:
Found the link, I bought my leather dye kit from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261455508344
I also got my carpet fabric dye from them too. I spoke (via eBay messages) to someone named "Jonathan" who was really helpful and sent me free decent sized colour samples too. From my experience, I would highly recommend them