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Seat Options and Covers for the 500....
Motorrad:
Id be interested in how you dyed the seat cover.
Foxx4Beaver:
--- Quote from: Motorrad on June 01, 2013, 11:34:43 AM ---Id be interested in how you dyed the seat cover.
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Just simple spray can black vynil dye...has to be "VYNIL DYE"...I can't remember what brand I used,but I did buy it at AutoZone.
The one thing that I learned immediately,was how "thin" it applies...very watery.My 1st attempt was ugly,as I was expecting it to be more like spray paint consistancy...so the 1st try was all runs.I had to apply VERY light coats....I think I hit each side 8 times between dry times.
Motorrad:
--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on June 01, 2013, 11:55:20 AM ---
--- Quote from: Motorrad on June 01, 2013, 11:34:43 AM ---Id be interested in how you dyed the seat cover.
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Just simple spray can black vynil dye...has to be "VYNIL DYE"...I can't remember what brand I used,but I did buy it at AutoZone.
The one thing that I learned immediately,was how "thin" it applies...very watery.My 1st attempt was ugly,as I was expecting it to be more like spray paint consistancy...so the 1st try was all runs.I had to apply VERY light coats....I think I hit each side 8 times between dry times.
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very interesting.
Im thinknig I can use number plate decals (just the letter numbers you get). or boat number letters...
I want a kx550 seat cover.
Motorrad:
How does the dye hold up??
if one was to spray the area that your "rear end" rubs on... would it hold up?
Foxx4Beaver:
--- Quote from: Motorrad on June 01, 2013, 12:07:48 PM ---How does the dye hold up??
if one was to spray the area that your "rear end" rubs on... would it hold up?
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I did mine just about a year ago...and it has'nt worn off anywhere..."yet"....and I've put the nozzle of my 2700PSI pressure washer 2 inches from it just for the reason to see if it would hold...and no problems.But if I was to accidentally get acetone or a similar substance on it....it will come right off!
And I don't see why number plate letters/numbers would'nt work....but with making a stencil,you can design it any way you want it.
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