Is there a DIY/FAQ on re-dying the interior stitching?

[Liquid6]

Yeah I only use car on weekend and seats get dirty from jeans. I put a towel down at first but that is annoying as hell.


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[Michael Blue]

Awesome, thanks!

Back on topic...

Any more info regarding re-dyeing the red threads?

Thanks!

~M

[Top-Secret]

Originally Posted by draggin_az

if you dye it, whatever the dye is going to "mark" whatever it touches.

a local memember took all her thread out, got a curved needle, and re-stitched it using the existing holes. it was time consuming but effective.

^^is this guy a member? id love to get in contact with him and get some pointers. see some pictures. the red stitching is by far the biggest turn off on the entire car for me.
makes me wish i waited for the new BRZ

[qitorr]

Originally Posted by Michael Blue

Awesome, thanks!

Back on topic...

Any more info regarding re-dyeing the red threads?

Thanks!

~M

Because the thread is polyester conventional dye won't do anything. If you have ever dyed something to have to stitching stay bright white this is the reason. In order to dye it you need to use a chemical dye. '

Before I decided to get a Series.Blue I had planned on trying this. They make a wax crayon like dye that you put on and then add heat from an iron, etc. Should be easier to control and not get all over your seats. However, I don't think you would get good results other than going from red to black like I was planning on doing. Good luck and if you do try and be sure to let me know how it turns out.

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~Quetzal

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by Top-Secret

^^is this guy a member? id love to get in contact with him and get some pointers. see some pictures. the red stitching is by far the biggest turn off on the entire car for me.
makes me wish i waited for the new BRZ

I'm not sure what her user name is on here but pm me and I'll put you in contact with her.

[RaveSolid]

I don't know how to make pictures happen. I never use these forums, at least for posting anyway.
I re stitched my interior. Everything red is now orange (I have a hot lava FR-S). The red stitches imho only look good on firestorm raven and whiteout. It clashes with all other colors. So I decided to do something about it.

[Shady195]

There is going to be some risk of making a mistake/being sloppy and getting dye on something you don't want.

I would get a small blunt hypodermic syringe/needle and put the dye in it. Very carefully and gently ease a little out at a time over the threads..

It will be very time consuming but the best and most acurate way to do so without worrying about a small tipped brush etc just be easy on the plunger.

[RaveSolid]

http://hotlavagt-86.deviantart.com/gallery/
Can't get the pictures to upload from my phone so here is my online gallery for my car

[RaveSolid]

If anyone has any questions about re stitching the interior let me know. I have been meaning to post a DIY thread... but I'm lazy lol

[jeffsquared]

Originally Posted by RaveSolid

If anyone has any questions about re stitching the interior let me know. I have been meaning to post a DIY thread... but I'm lazy lol

please post a DIY... did you do it by hand/have previous sewing experience?

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[irocz0r]

Originally Posted by RaveSolid

If anyone has any questions about re stitching the interior let me know. I have been meaning to post a DIY thread... but I'm lazy lol

I would love to know more about how you did this... namely... how did you go about doing this?

[jbon893]

Originally Posted by RaveSolid

If anyone has any questions about re stitching the interior let me know. I have been meaning to post a DIY thread... but I'm lazy lol

where did you get the orange inserts in the seats? im thinking about doing blue.

[aznatama]

Originally Posted by RaveSolid

If anyone has any questions about re stitching the interior let me know. I have been meaning to post a DIY thread... but I'm lazy lol

Where did you get the thread? and how difficult was the steering wheel?

[RaveSolid]

Hey guys!
I appreciate your interest in how I did my interior.
To answer your questions: I pulled the stitching by using a seam ripper, it can be found at most craft stores. You slide the seam ripper under the red threads and cut it. Then pull the thread out loop by loop. I primary used a small curved needle for most of it hand stitching everything using the holes that were already made from the factory. The only hard stitched things were the zippers on the back (which I used a sewing machine for) and the red fabric in the shoulder bolsters( also used a sewing machine). I used 4 strands to make the upholstery thread thicker when I threaded the needle. You can get upholstery thread from most craft stores as well. I just matched the color to the zippers I found at the same store and the new fabric for the bolsters which I used a faux leather/vinyl material for. I decided to keep the parallel pattern for the stitching going side by side for the steering wheel because I feel it looked better and was easier. You will need to peel the leather back from the steering wheel btw, once you finish stitching it you need to re glue it down. We used 3m weatherstripping gasket and painters tape to hold it back in place. I would say I'm proficient in sewing as I have done so most of my life but my husband is not. He has done a little here and there for clothing repairs but he has never done something to this degree. I've sewn stuffed animals and full body costumes so I am used to it. I recommend using a sewing machine for the hard stitched zippers and shoulder bolsters as they will get more wear. Hope this helps and tell me if I missed anything!