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Title: black roof cloth
Post by: mike 20v turbo on 21 June 2010, 23:04

has anyone got a black roof cloth in car? are they easy to dye?

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 23:07

i just researched this also tonight, apparently the stuff to use is this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390195797003&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1370wt_913 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390195797003&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1370wt_913)

does everything so i hear, including the sun visors and things.

hope this helps :)

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: mike 20v turbo on 21 June 2010, 23:14

i just checked link i think il try that on different fabric first, thanks

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 23:15

nae worries

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: MrRogers on 21 June 2010, 23:57

I 2 was also interested in doing this. Would this require a few coats you think?

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 22 June 2010, 00:14

dunno mate, i probs would to ensure a good covering.

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: coleman on 22 June 2010, 01:07

why dont you retrim it in suede effect fabric? looks miles better and easy done

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: barry-gti on 22 June 2010, 09:35

Quote from: coleman on 22 June 2010, 01:07

why dont you retrim it in suede effect fabric? looks miles better and easy done

i think black suede headlining looks rank to be honest.

I'm gonna be doing mine black soon...

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 12:08

I have some black fabric dye to do mine, JordyGTI used the same stuff on his roof lining.

Just a case of getting the lining out the car, and applying with a spray applicator but needs to be left to dry properly.

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Rhyso on 22 June 2010, 12:12

Quote from: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 12:08

I have some black fabric dye to do mine, JordyGTI used the same stuff on his roof lining.

Just a case of getting the lining out the car, and applying with a spray applicator but needs to be left to dry properly.

Got the name of the fabric dye??  :smiley:

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: earlymk2 on 22 June 2010, 13:06

My anni has it. It looks good i can recomend it!!!

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 13:52

Quote from: Rhyso on 22 June 2010, 12:12

Quote from: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 12:08

I have some black fabric dye to do mine, JordyGTI used the same stuff on his roof lining.

Just a case of getting the lining out the car, and applying with a spray applicator but needs to be left to dry properly.

Got the name of the fabric dye??  :smiley:

Will check when i get home and let you know.

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Rhyso on 22 June 2010, 21:05

Quote from: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 13:52

Quote from: Rhyso on 22 June 2010, 12:12

Quote from: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 12:08

I have some black fabric dye to do mine, JordyGTI used the same stuff on his roof lining.

Just a case of getting the lining out the car, and applying with a spray applicator but needs to be left to dry properly.

Got the name of the fabric dye??  :smiley:

Will check when i get home and let you know.

You home yet?  :tongue: :smiley:

Title: Re: black roof cloth
Post by: Hulmie on 22 June 2010, 21:51

sorry mate, forgot all about it. Even been in the garage sanding down another inlet manifold. Will nip out and look now