Re: [Chrysler300] Carpet Dye

[Jim Pristelski <ajp002@xxxxxxxxx>]

WalMart still sells RIT dye, but only the dry powder.  Most grocery stores
also sell RIT, many the liquid form that I prefer.  It can usually be found
in the vicinity of the laundry detergents.

Jim in warming up nothern IL

On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 8:59 PM, George Riehl <longrams@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>
> Hi Yu'all; For years I have used RIT liquid dye to "freshen up" some faded
> auto carpet. Cleaned before applying, poured on rag and rubbed into the
> carpet and let dry. Most fabric shops carry it. Years ago, Wal-Mart carried
> it. Use household rubber gloves, then throw them away. If getting on hands,
> will take a month to come off. Been there, done that.
> George
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wieland, Elizabeth
> To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:56 PM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Carpet Dye
>
> Believe it or not, Bob is working on his K ~ allbeit slowly but he's
> working on it.
>
> At the present the seats are out and he has been recovering them. This
> brought the carpet into full view. While it's overall in good shape, it does
> have some fading in some areas. He's wants to dye the faded areas so it
> looks good. I checked with a store I frequent but their dye is for natural
> animal fibers and not the kinds found in cars. But Jyl suggested a search
> for auto dye on the internet. Well, that leaves things a little too wide
> open so I'm hoping to narrow it down by asking you motor heads for help.
>
> Do any of you have any suggestions for good places to purchase dye for our
> old dolls? Thanks in advance for your time.
>
> Elizabeth Wieland
>
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