Fading red stitching. Redye?

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SayNoToPistons

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I am looking for a solution to redye certain sections of red stitching that have faded due to direct exposure to the sun (rear seat tops). The red stitching has slowly faded to a pink/beige color and is progressively getting worse. I can use a red sharpie and get the color somewhat close with a hint of maroon, but of course that isn't the best solution. Any suggestions on how to approach this?
 
Got to admit, I've never heard of anyone trying to re-dye stitching on upholstery. I think I'd go talk to an upholstery shop and ask if there is a solution.
 
GearHead_1 said:
Got to admit, I've never heard of anyone trying to re-dye stitching on upholstery. I think I'd go talk to an upholstery shop and ask if there is a solution.
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There is the only 1 good solution - let the best Upholstery shop that has the correct exact color thread resew new thread...

Dan F
 
There is a thread about an "easy" fix for this on one of the vette forums.

Guys made it look easy.

I'll pm you the link
 
GearHead_1 said:
Sounds expensive.
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This. It is only a small section that is losing color. Particularly the back of the headrest that cannot be seen unless one looks directly from the rear window.

Ronkh said:
There is a thread about an "easy" fix for this on one of the vette forums.

Guys made it look easy.

I'll pm you the link
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Thanks for the link. I've had luck with a red sharpie on some white thread I turned red for a shiftboot. Color is slightly darker than the stitching of the seats. No issues with fading from UV. I will give the Sharpie Fabric Marker a try.
 
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