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Just curious-
I have the red with gold brocade inserts interior in my car.

They're fun and expensive! to find replacement covers for- and mine are generally in good shape... save for the rear seat top.

After sitting in the texas sun for a year or two before i got it- the top of my seat cover is bleached out pink.

Just the top of the bench upper portion.

Has anybody had any success with dyes or paints that color restore cooper upholstery?

Hi,

take a look at my rear seats here. I painted the red in Vinylcoat in the early 90s.

http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38214

AndyPen wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:49 pm Hi,

take a look at my rear seats here. I painted the red in Vinylcoat in the early 90s.

http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38214

That gives me hope...
I'd looked at some of the paints we have on this side of the pond- but never tried them!

Thank you sir.

Joel Welsh 4769VU wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:57 am

AndyPen wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:49 pm Hi,

take a look at my rear seats here. I painted the red in Vinylcoat in the early 90s.

http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38214

That gives me hope...
I'd looked at some of the paints we have on this side of the pond- but never tried them!

Thank you sir.

You guys across the pond seem to have lots of options available when it comes to vehicle restoration (once you know what you're after obviously),

I've been after some Duplicolor - flexible fabric paint for my BMW (recommended by some US guys on a BMW forum) but can't get it over here

mini_surfari wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:14 pm

Joel Welsh 4769VU wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:57 am

AndyPen wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:49 pm Hi,

take a look at my rear seats here. I painted the red in Vinylcoat in the early 90s.

http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38214

That gives me hope...
I'd looked at some of the paints we have on this side of the pond- but never tried them!

Thank you sir.

You guys across the pond seem to have lots of options available when it comes to vehicle restoration (once you know what you're after obviously),

I've been after some Duplicolor - flexible fabric paint for my BMW (recommended by some US guys on a BMW forum) but can't get it over here

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/du ... aint&pos=1

Like this stuff?
If i can mail it without any issues- I'd be willing to get it for you.

Hi Joel,
My 61 mini was stored under a tarpaulin and the red upholstery panels suffered as a result. They finished up a sort of brown colour. I'd like to restore the original interior if I can rather than resorting to a new Newton interior. I found some of the original red on the reverse side of one of the panels and sent it to a company in the UK called the Leather Doctor. They made up 1/2l of a water based dye that I've used to recolour the red panels. The picture shows the before and after examples. The dye goes a long way and it just took two coats to get an even finish. You probably have companies in the US that can offer a similar service. Or if your panels are spanish red I could send you a few ml which would probably be enough.
Rusty

Joel Welsh 4769VU wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:02 am

mini_surfari wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:14 pm

Joel Welsh 4769VU wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:57 am

That gives me hope...
I'd looked at some of the paints we have on this side of the pond- but never tried them!

Thank you sir.

You guys across the pond seem to have lots of options available when it comes to vehicle restoration (once you know what you're after obviously),

I've been after some Duplicolor - flexible fabric paint for my BMW (recommended by some US guys on a BMW forum) but can't get it over here

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/du ... aint&pos=1

Like this stuff?
If i can mail it without any issues- I'd be willing to get it for you.

That's the stuff! I'll drop you a PM in few weeks when i get to that stage if that's ok?

mini_surfari wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:12 am

Joel Welsh 4769VU wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:02 am

mini_surfari wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:14 pm

You guys across the pond seem to have lots of options available when it comes to vehicle restoration (once you know what you're after obviously),

I've been after some Duplicolor - flexible fabric paint for my BMW (recommended by some US guys on a BMW forum) but can't get it over here

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/du ... aint&pos=1

Like this stuff?
If i can mail it without any issues- I'd be willing to get it for you.

That's the stuff! I'll drop you a PM in few weeks when i get to that stage if that's ok?

Yessir.