Reviving old carpet??

randall977 · 10-03-08, 09:32 AM

I want to revive the carpet in my old Audi, it's stained and faded. I'm going to take it out, clean it and then I want to re-dye it medium blue (it's light blue at the mo). Does anyone know where you can get carpet dye - I assume for nylon.

Coxy · 11-03-08, 05:05 PM

Be interesting to see how it's done.
It's pretty easy with modern grey and black carpets though.

Snorky has the same problem with the carpets in his Coupe on the drivers side. The carpet is blue but has faded to an almost pale yellow.

snorky · 12-03-08, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coxy

Snorky has the same problem with the carpets in his Coupe on the drivers side. The carpet is blue but has faded to an almost pale yellow.

...and has been watching this thread like a hawk in case the solution arrives!

randall977 · 12-03-08, 11:01 PM

Okay, here is A solution... You can buy a dye from the USA which you dilute and spray on the carpet, it's colourfast etc - available in 20 different colours $9.95 from http://www.goestores.com/catalog.asp...&DeptID=198128 . Went through the order process however found that on top of the $30 postage there is a $20 money tranfer fee! My inlaws are in the US so I thought they could bring it back but of course liquids are a no-go and if it burst in their luggage I wouldn't be popular!

So anyone want to go in with me and order a few bottles?

Coxy · 12-03-08, 11:08 PM

aren't liquids ok if it's in the main suitcase??

It's only a no-go on hand luggage.

randall977 · 12-03-08, 11:11 PM

I don't think they would be happy to have it in their main luggage - it would make everything a lovely blue colour if it burst!

Martc · 12-03-08, 11:11 PM

If they pack it right it will be fine in main baggage, its only an issue on carry on luggage

Coxy · 12-03-08, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martc

If they pack it right it will be fine in main baggage, its only an issue on carry on luggage

agree, just put it in a bag inside a toiletries bag and jobs a goodun!

or just wrap it in a pair of Levi's! Nowt wrong if blue dye gets spilled on them really!

Martc · 12-03-08, 11:34 PM

Have to agree, I spend a lot of time in the US best thing to carry liquid bottles in suitcases are zip lock bags (readily available in most US kitchens), as Coxy says you can always double bag it!

randall977 · 13-03-08, 09:34 AM

I would like to think I could talk them into it but I'm already getting them to bring back some other Audi stuff (Audi 5000 OEM ignition leads only available in the US!) and don't want to push it.

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11-03-08, 05:05 PM	#2
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	Be interesting to see how it's done. It's pretty easy with modern grey and black carpets though. Snorky has the same problem with the carpets in his Coupe on the drivers side. The carpet is blue but has faded to an almost pale yellow.

12-03-08, 11:01 PM	#4
randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	Okay, here is A solution... You can buy a dye from the USA which you dilute and spray on the carpet, it's colourfast etc - available in 20 different colours $9.95 from http://www.goestores.com/catalog.asp...&DeptID=198128 . Went through the order process however found that on top of the $30 postage there is a $20 money tranfer fee! My inlaws are in the US so I thought they could bring it back but of course liquids are a no-go and if it burst in their luggage I wouldn't be popular! So anyone want to go in with me and order a few bottles?

12-03-08, 11:08 PM	#5
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	aren't liquids ok if it's in the main suitcase?? It's only a no-go on hand luggage.

12-03-08, 11:11 PM	#6
randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	I don't think they would be happy to have it in their main luggage - it would make everything a lovely blue colour if it burst!

12-03-08, 11:11 PM	#7
Martc Black Coupe Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Towcestershiresheer Posts: 2,934	If they pack it right it will be fine in main baggage, its only an issue on carry on luggage

12-03-08, 11:34 PM	#9
Martc Black Coupe Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Towcestershiresheer Posts: 2,934	Have to agree, I spend a lot of time in the US best thing to carry liquid bottles in suitcases are zip lock bags (readily available in most US kitchens), as Coxy says you can always double bag it!

13-03-08, 09:34 AM	#10
randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	I would like to think I could talk them into it but I'm already getting them to bring back some other Audi stuff (Audi 5000 OEM ignition leads only available in the US!) and don't want to push it.