El Turko Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ah man thats a shame - was looking forward to the colour combo. But I feel your pain. I tried to dye a few individual bits for the e36 and failed in spectacular fashion. No idea what I was doing wrong. Used scuffmaster, did it in very fine coats over god knows how many days, and it still looked like I'd painted it with a paintbrush in 2 minutes. Its definitely not as easy as its made out. Jay. and sive s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Definatley mate, it's easy to make it look good on Instagram photos etc, but in person it looks like a pvc van seat from a 1985 Vauxhall Astra van! sive s and Melv1958 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I found the kit from bespoke leather to be a matte finish, albeit kiwi. Sent from my LG-H815 sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_09 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 With scuffmaster I found it impossible to get a perfect finish (black) with a applicator sponge etc and the finish was always shiny and streaky. As soon as I used a hobby air brush kit with compressor, the finish was 100% perfect and Matt in colour! sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I often wondered what the finish would be like. Don't you need to lightly sand between coats? I bought loads of scuff master dye for my E46 when I had it, because the leather had faded on the rear headrests and the drivers seat was starting to get a bit worn - I never got to it though, for fear of making it worse. Bek: What's Joey's interior like - he sent his to Sleeper to be done if I recall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 i also bought a spray gun in the end, but it run and looked s**te. All depends on your levels of OCD i guess.You can't replicate anything from the factory or a re-trim specialist - fact If your looking for a quick cheap colour change then its ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 i also bought a spray gun in the end, but it run and looked s**te. All depends on your levels of OCD i guess. You can't replicate anything from the factory or a re-trim specialist - fact If your looking for a quick cheap colour change then its ideal Truthfully it depends how long you spend on it. It can be done very well of you a patient. Removing the panels and masking up properly. Plus there is a way to stop it from running. As I have done a few. I have learnt how to do it. Ruesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I did the seats in my Boxster. Looked new when done. I spent hours and hours on the preparation tho. A full weekend cleaning and stripping the seats to pieces. It's all in the preparation and then careful application. I've seen Jay at work, he's hit the nail on the head when he said he hasn't the patience. sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 did you dye from black to Cinnamon tho Trev? I imagine not! Dying from black to any other colour is extremley difficult, i even got the mrs to help with the prep as i know how impatient i am, and even with loads of prep work, its still hard to dye from black.other updates;The 32's are coming back! They are the best wheels so far on the car (IMO Obvs!) so they are coming this weekend (hopefully) And i'm getting them powdercoated in the next few weeks.Cinnamon interior (half done) Hopefully going to Allan K later this week, or in a few weeks!Cracked a splitter, this will need filling & spraying!NEed a dent repairing on the drivers door which happened when my trolley jack blew a seal & threw the bar up at the door Melv1958 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 M3 time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 haha! I wish mate! Can't afford to buy a half decent one! Let alone run one!Would only want to buy a really well looked after reasonable mile example which are currently 8k plus, so maybe in a couple of years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Good point on the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 i'm still sure if you did it trev , it would be split mint when you've finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 It was to be fair. Hadn't thought of you starting with black tho and going lighter. Sometimes ocd helps, this was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've found a m3 interior in Blackpool for 550 but it's just a bit out of my price range colour same as yours Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 It's a shame the coupe seats aren't interchangeable in these, like the vaders were in E36 verts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 i know mate! Would make me search a LOT easier & Cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Wheels were picked up on Friday, dropped off for powder coating Just collected then now! Pretty happy aside one tyre keeps going down so the slightly rough finish on the inside of the rim must not let the tyre seat berts, The_Judge_, Mark_F and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Looking good mate, maybe boring for somebody but I love the 32's on e46. sive s, alan53, Arnold and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Cheers Mike. Exactly, classic look although now overdone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melv1958 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Lovely mate I'm wanting some 32s soon Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabaza Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I though itd look boring and id be desensitised to 32s But rarely do you see them on a car such a photogenic ride height Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Perfect.... Edited August 19, 2015 by Ashley1995 Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
