Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
300ZX Owners Club

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Changing the interior colour

Like many on this forum, you probably have always wanted to get rid of those faded velour seats and trim!

 

There is always the option of re-upholstering the car, but does anyone know if it is possible to dye the fabric to a different colour?

 

I have heard of people 'painting' the fabric and seen a number of products that allow you to do this, but to be honest, I would hate to think what the results might me.

 

However, if such a product exists, it might be possible to use a brush or something similar to apply a strong, permanent dye to the fabric.

 

Anyone know more about this?

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    Your interior (velour) is quite desirable and relatively rare. Most owners have tweed and the Velour is a nice upgrade. My favourite interior option is the Grey Suede but thats even rarer.

     

    If you ever wanted to reupholster it then you would be better of selling the interior complete and getting hold of a tweed set to reupholster.

     

    As for dyeing...I guess in theory it would work, but not seen it done myself. I would worry about getting consistent/even covering. Painting would be a definate no.

    Edited by Yowser

  • Quote

    i would worry about the die coming off the sites and onto your clothes!

  • Quote

    i asked some one in the know the same question . dye wont take because in car seats there is a high level of synthetic fibres . apparently dye will only work on natural fibres like cotton and wool.

  • Quote
    • Author
    Your interior (velour) is quite desirable and relatively rare. Most owners have tweed and the Velour is a nice upgrade. My favourite interior option is the Grey Suede but thats even rarer.

     

    If you ever wanted to reupholster it then you would be better of selling the interior complete and getting hold of a tweed set to reupholster.

     

    As for dyeing...I guess in theory it would work, but not seen it done myself. I would worry about getting consistent/even covering. Painting would be a definate no.

     

    The main problem with the velour in my car is that it's been bleached by the sun and is faded in some areas. When new, probably looked quite nice, but now it just looks worn.

     

    Fully agree with the paint and dye comments, i.e. would you ever get consistency?

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    https://www.300zx-owners.club/forums/topic/115909-changing-the-interior-colour/
    Go to topic listing

    Recently Browsing 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Important Information

    Terms of Use

    I accept

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.