[s-cars] black seat dye

[Jerry Scott]

I think that I originally got mine from either Safeway or King Soopers.  
But in looking for it recently, I didn't see it on the shelf.  If you 
Google "Kiwi Leather Dye," you will see that you can order it from 
Walgreens.com for $3.49 a bottle plus shipping.  You also might try one 
of their stores.
Jerry

Chad Clark wrote:

> Jerry- thanks for the info. Where might one find this Kiwi "Leather 
> Dye" locally(I'm in Longmont, but willing to travel)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chad Clark
> '92 UrS
> '01 A6 2.7t
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Scott" 
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> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:19 AM
> Subject: [s-cars] black seat dye
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>> I recently dyed my driver's seat bolsters where the black color wears
>> down to the bare leather.  I used liquid Kiwi "Leather Dye" in a sponge
>> bottle applicator that worked very well.  I cleaned the area first with
>> a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and water and allowed several hours
>> for this to dry.  I also did the steering wheel and the shifter boot.
>> The color match results are amazing.  I did the steering wheel about 2
>> years ago and it has never crocked onto my hands or clothing.  It did
>> feel a little tacky for a while, but this soon went away after usage.
>> The seats look and feel quite normal.  I have tested both with a wet
>> sponge and the dye does not crock onto the sponge.  Kiwi also makes a
>> product called "Scuff Cover," but I have not tried this one.  I can only
>> vouch for the "Leather Dye."  Be sure to rinse out the sponge applicator
>> with warm water after each use to keep it from drying out and clogging.
>>
>> I allowed the dye to dry for 2 days before use, but one day is probably
>> enough.  Locations more humid than Denver might require more drying
>> time.  I have no suggestions for seats that are other than black.
>> Jerry
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