Calais Turbo

DJ Mitzi · 07-06-06, 21:14

Any guys that did this with any feedback about fading over time???
Wats the go if i wanted to go from beige to White?? would it work easy? to do the vinyl roof lining do i use vinyl paint or this fabric paint???

Cheers
Jim

VLHERO · 07-06-06, 22:45

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Originally Posted by DJ Mitzi

Any guys that did this with any feedback about fading over time???
Wats the go if i wanted to go from beige to White?? would it work easy? to do the vinyl roof lining do i use vinyl paint or this fabric paint???

Cheers
Jim

I think you'll find the product is called "Vinyl & Fabric Dye". Is on the VHT cans anyway.

Calais_Nv · 11-12-06, 19:27

any updates on how it looks after afew months of use? fade? rubb onto clothes etc...

E-Z · 26-12-06, 11:19

yer FFS answer the ppl.

Antranik · 28-12-06, 21:44

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Originally Posted by E-Z

yer FFS answer the ppl.

Yeah I been waitin too.

grn sig · 31-12-06, 10:41

so has any one tried this stuff with beige interior yet? and does it realy make the seats look new or just white?

YEP_boost · 31-12-06, 10:53

Guys this really is a TIGHT ARSE way to band aid a problem. I've had a couple of people ring me asking advice as they are half way through doing it and have hit problems and I would strongly advise against using this method trying to recolor seats and doors.

It is like trying to run 9's on a std turbo, it just doesn't happen!

iwantname · 31-12-06, 11:51

comparing the performance of an engine to dieing seats a different colour is a pretty bad analogy. who noes, it might work, it might not, thats why everyones trying to get feed back from the fools that arent replying

VLHERO · 31-12-06, 12:16

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Originally Posted by YEP_boost

Guys this really is a TIGHT ARSE way to band aid a problem. I've had a couple of people ring me asking advice as they are half way through doing it and have hit problems and I would strongly advise against using this method trying to recolor seats and doors.

It is like trying to run 9's on a std turbo, it just doesn't happen!

Lets all believe this guy and fork out for custom interior from him.

C'mon man, it doesn't hurt to try new things

YEP_boost · 31-12-06, 12:21

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Originally Posted by iwantname

comparing the performance of an engine to dieing seats a different colour is a pretty bad analogy. who noes, it might work, it might not, thats why everyones trying to get feed back from the fools that arent replying

Well you have to try and educate in some way, there are many people in this world who need simple explanations as to why things wont work.

Hence why I said there have been numerous phone calls to me with people complaining it didn't work

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Originally Posted by VLHERO

Lets all believe this guy and fork out for custom interior from him.

C'mon man, it doesn't hurt to try new things

Mate I couldn't care less if people come and get me to do a trim for them or not. I'm only offering advice with my years of experience and I would advise against it! Why ruin a perfectly good set of seats and have them fade/flake and rub off with sweat and spend $100 in paint doing so.

Yes we all try things as well but at some point money has to be spent!

E-Z · 02-01-07, 16:38

but not all of us want to change colour, i got Beige and i just wanna make its nice again, cos even the lightest stains show up..

those createx colours are like the rubber writting type of thing on t shirts, has to be heat set. not good unless you want a full latex seat :|

VLT_WGN · 20-02-07, 19:06

has anyone done black yet? ive always wanted to see what black calais interior would look like..

IMFSTR · 25-02-07, 14:17

would this stuff work on original bt1 interoir since its like a dark cream colour and restore there colour, anyone tryed it yet

boodski · 10-05-07, 12:21

hey top tip man... im deffiantley doing it.. do u know if it is hard to find red berlina interrior?? i had it in my berlina b4 but sold it n got a manual vl same colour jus blue interrior rather ugly if u ask me... pleez if any1 knows wer to find red interrior in sa be happy to know.

Raptor · 10-05-07, 20:44

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Originally Posted by VLHERO

Lets all believe this guy and fork out for custom interior from him.

C'mon man, it doesn't hurt to try new things

Id rather pay this guy to give me a custom interior then to spend 100 and have it all over my clothes. Shut the trap, you speak too much without reason.

Nusk · 20-05-07, 18:20

has anyone actually had any problem with this stuff rubbing off?

ive redone my door trims in red, but am a bit worried about doing the seats cos i dont want red stains everywhere.

chinabone · 20-05-07, 18:30

any on done beige to black or any colour could look preety nice migh do it with my old beige rear seat c how it looks

ATMO_BT1 · 20-11-07, 14:06

does anyone know where i'd start looking for a colour to match the dark red interior of my VH SL/E? The rear head rests are faded.

MBHSV5 · 20-11-07, 14:39

does this stuff rub off on clothes?

[GRK-WPN] · 10-12-07, 06:18

as its been asked again.....

DOOES THIS SH!T RUB OFF ON CLOTHES?????????????

bubalu · 28-01-08, 21:38

still no feedback on how this stuff holds up?

YEP_boost · 29-01-08, 09:24

Well it isnt ever going to be colorfast as effectively all you are doing is putting paint on your interior. Ive had a few people ring me saying it didnt work and it did flake/rub off!

Rusty-18 · 01-07-09, 00:21

This is extra fustrating... We have someone in the 'know how' of interiors and then people who have done it, havent replied... I feel like I need to potentially sacrifice my pretty good condition red interior to find out what could/will happen...

Respect to YEP_boost trying to help...

Hemi · 01-07-09, 00:35

its a dye not a paint so it shouldnt flake.
i've used it on t-shirts, it works pretty well..even holds up to washes.
its ment for dyeing things that you cant dye with conventional (rinse off) dyes.
theres a vid of a bloke doing the seats without taking them out of the car
http://www.simplyspray.com/demo.html

RyRy · 20-07-09, 13:59

hey guys, i did it, unfortunately i sold my car a while ago so i cant show you pics.
However it does rub off eventually, after a year or so i noticed it was starting to rub off on the drivers seat at the bottom where you sit.

The other parts (door trims, glove box) etc werent rubbing off.

If your that worried about it just buy 1 can and try it on something.

07-06-06, 21:14	#51
DJ Mitzi IBOOST Join Date: 19-07-05 Location: NSW, Western Suburbia Car: Candy Red SII VLCT Trader Rating: (18)	Any guys that did this with any feedback about fading over time??? Wats the go if i wanted to go from beige to White?? would it work easy? to do the vinyl roof lining do i use vinyl paint or this fabric paint??? Cheers Jim __________________ Half of the VL accidents In Victoria, the driver's last words were "Watch this RE"

26-12-06, 11:19	#54
E-Z token giraffe guy Join Date: 10-02-05 Location: QLD, 4575 sunny coast Car: manual red over silver VLT berlina Trader Rating: (15)	yer FFS answer the ppl. .

31-12-06, 10:53	#57
YEP_boost UONP - We will kill you Join Date: 16-01-05 Location: Melbourne, SUBURBIA Car: VLCT/VY ADVENTRA LX8 Trader Rating: (36)	Guys this really is a TIGHT ARSE way to band aid a problem. I've had a couple of people ring me asking advice as they are half way through doing it and have hit problems and I would strongly advise against using this method trying to recolor seats and doors. It is like trying to run 9's on a std turbo, it just doesn't happen! __________________ PRO STITCH INTERIORS. CUSTOMS, REPAIRS, RESTORATION VOTED 2008 SC TRIM OF THE YEAR

02-01-07, 16:38	#61
E-Z token giraffe guy Join Date: 10-02-05 Location: QLD, 4575 sunny coast Car: manual red over silver VLT berlina Trader Rating: (15)	but not all of us want to change colour, i got Beige and i just wanna make its nice again, cos even the lightest stains show up.. those createx colours are like the rubber writting type of thing on t shirts, has to be heat set. not good unless you want a full latex seat :\| Last edited by E-Z; 03-01-07 at 15:50. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

20-11-07, 14:06	#68
ATMO_BT1 CT Allstar Join Date: 04-07-04 Location: Sydney, Northern Beaches Car: Trader Rating: (29)	does anyone know where i'd start looking for a colour to match the dark red interior of my VH SL/E? The rear head rests are faded. __________________ Hit and Run

11-12-06, 19:27	#53
Calais_Nv Player Join Date: 09-05-06 Location: Melbourne, Western Suburbs Car: Trader Rating: (1)	any updates on how it looks after afew months of use? fade? rubb onto clothes etc...

31-12-06, 10:41	#56
grn sig Registered User Join Date: 12-12-06 Location: Adelaide, southern suburbs Car: 86' VL Calais N/A(S1) Trader Rating: (0)	so has any one tried this stuff with beige interior yet? and does it realy make the seats look new or just white?

31-12-06, 11:51	#58
iwantname Player Join Date: 04-09-06 Location: Perth, north side Car: VL berlina and VS 5L caprice Trader Rating: (8)	comparing the performance of an engine to dieing seats a different colour is a pretty bad analogy. who noes, it might work, it might not, thats why everyones trying to get feed back from the fools that arent replying

20-02-07, 19:06	#62
VLT_WGN Gold Members Join Date: 26-04-05 Location: Perth, Perth Car: Red/Gold 5spd SII Calais Turbo Trader Rating: (2)	has anyone done black yet? ive always wanted to see what black calais interior would look like..

10-05-07, 12:21	#64
boodski Player Join Date: 09-05-07 Location: SA, southern suburbs Car: 5spd vl Trader Rating: (0)	hey top tip man... im deffiantley doing it.. do u know if it is hard to find red berlina interrior?? i had it in my berlina b4 but sold it n got a manual vl same colour jus blue interrior rather ugly if u ask me... pleez if any1 knows wer to find red interrior in sa be happy to know.

20-05-07, 18:20	#66
Nusk Official Member Join Date: 19-06-02 Location: SA, Murray Bridge, SA Car: 1) HSV VR Senator #146... 2) VS Statesman 5.0ltr Trader Rating: (14)	has anyone actually had any problem with this stuff rubbing off? ive redone my door trims in red, but am a bit worried about doing the seats cos i dont want red stains everywhere.

20-05-07, 18:30	#67
chinabone Player Join Date: 25-10-05 Location: SA, Barossa valley Car: Vp Aero,2x R32 Trader Rating: (4)	any on done beige to black or any colour could look preety nice migh do it with my old beige rear seat c how it looks

20-11-07, 14:39	#69
MBHSV5 Official Member Join Date: 13-05-07 Location: Adelaide, south Car: VL SL Turbo, VS BT1 Trader Rating: (1)	does this stuff rub off on clothes?

10-12-07, 06:18	#70
[GRK-WPN] Player Join Date: 11-08-07 Location: Sydney, Around here.. Car: A strainer Trader Rating: (1)	as its been asked again..... DOOES THIS SH!T RUB OFF ON CLOTHES????????????? __________________ DUZ16Z vlct goin for 11z

28-01-08, 21:38	#71
bubalu CHUBCAPS Join Date: 01-06-05 Location: VIC, north/west Car: 87 VL Berlina Turbo, N14 pulsar=daily Trader Rating: (8)	still no feedback on how this stuff holds up? __________________ http://www.profabmetal.com.au

29-01-08, 09:24	#72
YEP_boost UONP - We will kill you Join Date: 16-01-05 Location: Melbourne, SUBURBIA Car: VLCT/VY ADVENTRA LX8 Trader Rating: (36)	Well it isnt ever going to be colorfast as effectively all you are doing is putting paint on your interior. Ive had a few people ring me saying it didnt work and it did flake/rub off! __________________ PRO STITCH INTERIORS. CUSTOMS, REPAIRS, RESTORATION VOTED 2008 SC TRIM OF THE YEAR

01-07-09, 00:21	#73
Rusty-18 Player Join Date: 21-04-08 Location: QLD, Rockhampton Car: Genuine VL Calais (IN THE WORKSHOP) Trader Rating: (0)	This is extra fustrating... We have someone in the 'know how' of interiors and then people who have done it, havent replied... I feel like I need to potentially sacrifice my pretty good condition red interior to find out what could/will happen... Respect to YEP_boost trying to help... __________________ Common sense is not so common...

01-07-09, 00:35	#74
Hemi Player Join Date: 18-02-04 Location: Sydney, parra westfields bra Car: meat wagon Trader Rating: (5)	its a dye not a paint so it shouldnt flake. i've used it on t-shirts, it works pretty well..even holds up to washes. its ment for dyeing things that you cant dye with conventional (rinse off) dyes. theres a vid of a bloke doing the seats without taking them out of the car http://www.simplyspray.com/demo.html __________________ from 200 horses to 400 Pegasuses

20-07-09, 13:59	#75
RyRy Player Join Date: 29-08-02 Location: Perth, northern suburbs Car: Trader Rating: (0)	hey guys, i did it, unfortunately i sold my car a while ago so i cant show you pics. However it does rub off eventually, after a year or so i noticed it was starting to rub off on the drivers seat at the bottom where you sit. The other parts (door trims, glove box) etc werent rubbing off. If your that worried about it just buy 1 can and try it on something.