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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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Default Restoring faded ITR seats.

Due to long exposure under the sun the top portion of the rear seats has this bluish look to it. Anyway to restore it to black? Like shoe polish or whatever?
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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Never seen them fade but...there might be some suede cleaners and shoe stores?
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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stop wearing cheap jeans... j/k...

mine seats might be fading a little.. but not changing color
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 05:54 PM
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black die??

just be careful as it will rub off onto your clothes.....

let it cure for a day...and then clean the area well
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 07:07 PM
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Default Re: Restoring faded ITR seats. (vtec.dc2)

Nah, they are the "top portion" of the rear seats. I don't see on top of seats.
what's black die?
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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He must mean black dye
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 07:11 PM
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Default Re: Restoring faded ITR seats. (B2FiNiTY)

Like dying you hair? Hmm...might as well just use black markers.


[Modified by nEoMuGen, 11:12 PM 10/27/2002]
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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Default Re: Restoring faded ITR seats. (nEoMuGen)

i have the same prob
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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My rear hatch is tinted and I have my seats folded down
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 01:33 PM
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i have that problem too, I only get pissed when i'm putting something into the trunk

You should invest in tint..

I say NO to tint though.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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Default Re: Restoring faded ITR seats. (nEoMuGen)

oops dye...not die

not hair dye......markers leave streaks and some leave a shine

there is fabric dye..... try that out
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 01:51 PM
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1) Take em out.
2) Buy a set of good condition JDM rears.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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1) Take em out.
2) Buy a set of good condition JDM rears.
i'll trade you mine for yours
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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time for recaro's
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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Install a cage, and proceed to cut holes through the faded rear seats.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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HA HA HA....still love that pic D.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Lol...these rears were out for a year doing nothing but act as a ghetto couch in my room. I want o sell them, that's why I want them to look decent.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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You could buy new rear seats or rub really hard with carpet cleaner. After that use a car cover. I've had mine under one for 2 1/2 years. All the worn/faded interior bits in my ITR are are due to use, not sunbathing.
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