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

[Michael Blue]

Is there a DIY/FAQ on re-dying the interior stitching WITHOUT ruining the factory leather/alcantara?
(Yes, I realize the pic is a Series.Blue, wanting the same effect without the 1/2 blue seats/steering wheel)

Thanks!

[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.

[Michael Blue]

Originally Posted by draggin_az

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.

Wow, that's hardcore.
I don't think I'd have the patience for that.

Originally Posted by draggin_az

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

There are several threads out there where others have done this with their interior threads, but they're starting with white thread.
I'm not worried about marking the leather, but I would be concerned about marking the alcantara, and finding a way to "bleach" our existing threads first without hurting the leather/alcantara.

Dye stitching in interior / Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum


Thanks!

[Liquid6]

Just get new ones from @JPmcoachworks they do great work.


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[i_4got]

Originally Posted by Liquid6

Just get new ones from @JPmcoachworks they do great work. Attachment 80652Attachment 80653


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Wow, can I see more pictures of your seats? They look amazing! Did you get the seats reupholstered or are they covers?

[Liquid6]

Thanks @i_4got. Reupholstered EK357318050US


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[Autocon]

wow loving the white seats on the whiteout!

[JonAvalon]

Originally Posted by Liquid6

Attachment 80652

Wow that looks amazing!


Off topic but @Michael Blue thumbs up for your firefly sig. Joined your group

[i_4got]

Originally Posted by Liquid6

Thanks @i_4got. Reupholstered Attachment 80673EK357318050US


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Would you mind answering a few more questions? How much did it all cost you? Where did you get the leather kit from? Where did you get it installed? I'm trying to find a reputable product and installer in my area but I don't really know where to look.

[BRZPDX]

I'm am very interested in white seats as well as the white stitching!

[Liquid6]

Originally Posted by i_4got

Would you mind answering a few more questions? How much did it all cost you? Where did you get the leather kit from? Where did you get it installed? I'm trying to find a reputable product and installer in my area but I don't really know where to look.

All in all about 4k. Leather kit came from @canadaseatskins. A buddy of mine installed them. The white stitching was done at sales@jpmcoachworks I'm sure they can do seats as well.


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[Michael Blue]

Originally Posted by Liquid6

Just get new ones from @JPmcoachworks they do great work.

Yes, they do.
I emailed them and have heard nothing back. Crickets.

BTW, your white seats are incredible!!
Was considering something similar myself.

Originally Posted by JonAvalon

Off topic but @Michael Blue thumbs up for your firefly sig. Joined your group

Thanks.

[Liquid6]

Just an FYI white seats are impossible to keep clean. Any material rubs off on them. So be prepared to clean then weekly.


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[i_4got]

Originally Posted by Liquid6

Just an FYI white seats are impossible to keep clean. Any material rubs off on them. So be prepared to clean then weekly.


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Aside from the cost, this is the main thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on this purchase. I have white leather couches at home, and there's a lot of cleaning involved.