Dying seat covers

[Willy447]

I found a good deal on a seat and backrest for my 1500 and they are both dark brown. I want to dye them black to match the rest and was wondering if anyone knew of a good dye to use and where to buy it. Thanks Willy

[RoadRogue]

I used Duplicolors vinyl and fabric coating. I wasnt sure about it at first. Its spraypaint for vinyl. Works like a charm. My seat was two tone brown (82 Aspy) showing its age and wear.I sprayed it with the gloss black after cleaning with acetone (cleans and softens the vinyl) Looks really good for a $10 fix.Friends have used this product on thier boats and report good results,just dont get sunscreen on it(removes the paint for some reason) otherwise it holds up well with no cracking even after a year in the sun.
It will do for this year,will save up for a Roadsofa next year.

heres the link http://www.duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/

[Willy447]

Thanks for the info. I will give it a try

[lbman]

thanks for info. my seat stitching is coming apart seat cover is getting brittle also. but no cracks. I have tried a couple of things to soften it up. never thought about acetone.. I am running out of $ repairing rear shocks w/ progressive springs. Also had to get new, 2 me, front forks. the original owner, had of all things a bicycle lock on front tire ,"So No One Would Steal it". forgot about it and the next launch? Well, hence new front shocks and fairing repair,
I will try to repair seat for now , tell I can afford to get a new easy-chair cover this next winter I have some heavy duty thread. but sewing from the outside does not work well at all. looks like "Frankenstein".
LB