Re Spraying Vynal Seats

[wculbert]

Hi,
I house found the perfect seats for my Rochdale GT but they are not in black but grey. I have seen special sprays on the market which means you can re spray the seats in black. Since it is a plastic cloth it should not need to breathe therefore should not crack up as much as leather would.

Has anyone or does anyone know anyone who has tried this?
Thanks William

[GreenV8S]

I've used a product called VinylKote, not easy to get hold of but very easy to use once you've found it.

[wculbert]

Hi,
Thanks,
Does it give good results? Does it crack up or rub off?
Thanks
William

[grahambell]

Hi William,

Have also used Vinylcote, which I got from Creech Coachtrimming Centre. Few years back now so no phone number handy, but they used to advertise in the classic car mags. Probably have a web site by now.

Regarding cracking, it 'etches' itself into the surface so that it won't crack and will even take light scratching without the original colour showing.

[wculbert]

Thanks for the replies.
What about the stiching? Does it change the colour of that as well?
I think Wollies do the stuff you used.
Thanks
William

[chris_n]

I've used Vinylkote to turn red seats and trim black and it works a treat. Finished article looks like it was always that colour with no sense of an uneven finish that looks sprayed on.

[Funderbunk]

Yes, I've used similar products as well, with good results. Just treat it like any good spray painting job, and it'll come out fine. Obviously, surface prep is important, as well as avoiding runs, etc.

One thing to note, though, is that even though you should have good ventilation any time your using spray paint, with these products it's extremely important. The solvents in them (at least on this side of the pond) are pretty nasty things - nothing you want to be breathing for any length of time. If I recall correctly, the last one I used contained (among other nasties) Methyl Ethyl Ketone.