carpet color change

[pixelhaus]

has anyone attempted to dye their interior carpets? i have ivory that doesn't get as clean as i would like. i have it removed and 3 bottles of RIT ready to roll, but i thought i'd ask before i make a grave mistake.

any input would be appreciated!

 

[NSX UNITED]

Hmm,

I personally would stay off changing interior colors whether it's major or minor tasks. If it's only regarding cleaniness issues, I don't think it's worth it. Just my opinion

 

[Craig]

I had a high end interior shop replace my Ivory with black carpet and bound all the edges with leather binding/piping. I've also switched to black oem seats and keep my ivory's in storage. No regrets, now I get a ton of compliments on my "two tone" interior.

 

[pixelhaus]

in efforts to keep costs to a minimum, i was leaning toward the dye solution rather than a complete carpet swap. anyone have any experience in that department?

thanks.

 

[tabasco]

The only dye that will ~hold is the kind you boil and let set for a LOOOONG time. I have dyed clothes and have never really been satified with the results. They would never achieve the depth of color I was looking for. You may end up with "brown" or something worse.

I would check the price to replace, it can't be that much. I had the front 2 seats and center console in my '87 Legend re-leathered (all leather and leather pockets in the back of the seats) done for $800. Great job and still (after ~2 years) looks great.

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[tabasco]

I just noticed, you are in Conn. How far from Rockville, Md? My guy is fantastic and would remake the carpet at a reasonable cost. You may just be able to ship to him.

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[SexyRed]

My car is red/ivory interior. The seats are black, and carpet are gray. The door speakers grills are black. Yes, the 2 tone interior looks great. Carpet is still ivory. have pic if interested

 

[SexyRed]

Floor mat are gray. Carpet is still ivory.

 

[Hrant]

Originally posted by SexyRed:
Floor mat are gray. Carpet is still ivory.

Putting a plug for myself <g>, you can enhance your interiror's look with a true black, a true red, or even an ivory ......... check it out at:
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=720

 

[Soichiro]

I have dyed NSX carpeting from ivory to black. Tabasco gives good advice when he says the product must be hot to dye permanently. Also the final color was reddish-black or brownish-black, not a true black. Both the customer and I were not satisfied and I wound up installing used black carpeting obtained from ERZ.

 

[Michigan NSX]

Originally posted by tabasco:
I would check the price to replace, it can't be that much. I had the front 2 seats and center console in my '87 Legend re-leathered (all leather and leather pockets in the back of the seats) done for $800. Great job and still (after ~2 years) looks great.

Looks like I better double check the pricing I got. Two custom upholstery shops in my area quoted $800 just to re-leather the side bolsters on my 2 seats

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[ScienceofSpeed]

I don't think RIT will work well on a synthetic material such as the stock carpets.

Regards,
-- Chris

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[NSX&RX7]

Hi from NYC. I recently replaced my black/grey original front mats with a set of Zanardi's with the red trim. I purchased them from a local dealer for $132 + tax. Then I saw an ad for the same mats on sale for $32 less at Hondacuraworld. Instead of dying your mats-- for that price replace them. The difference in appearance is remarkable.

 

[tabasco]

Originally posted by Michigan NSX:
Looks like I better double check the pricing I got. Two custom upholstery shops in my area quoted $800 just to re-leather the side bolsters on my 2 seats

Check out the the pics here:

My Legend

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• '00 Candy Apple Blue / Black, #264
• My Card
• My NSX
• My Legend

[This message has been edited by tabasco (edited 08 May 2002).]

 

[Barn Man]

Hey all,
You can replace the carpet in your NSX with very little fuss. The carpet comes in pieces. If your carpet under your feet is a little discolored, you can replace it without taking out the console. It's a seperate piece. The piece that covers the floorboard and the rocker is one piece, the console is another. Just a little tip. The cost is not outrageous, but it will match if the console sides have been taken care of.
Barn Man..