Dupli-Color Vinyl & Fabric Paint TESTED!

Putting Dupli-Color's Vinyl & Fabric paint to the test on carpet and vinyl. I chose both black carpet and black vinyl in order to see how well this fabric dye actually works.
I am using 4 different colors for the test, focusing on the red and white dye.
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[@brandonclyde6350]

I'm an upholsterer, and have used this product numerous times. I use professional dyes such as SEMs and Color Bond. The reason I recommend the Dupli Color brand is because it etches the material you're working with well. It is one of few manufactures that is an acetone dye which allows it to bite into the vinyl surface well. SEMs use to provide it yet have switched to the popular Color Bond method for coverage and build properties.

[@faheemsanchez5796]

Brandon Clyde what are your steps?? From prep to spraying to drying

[@eksine]

Sem is not a dye, it is an elastomeric, feels like rubber

[@eksine]

Like I said this product is a lacquer and Sim is an elastomeric they're two completely different types of products. I'm going to test this product and see how well it holds up

[@gardensofthegods]

I have several expensive kitchen chairs that are wooden but the back and the seats at first I thought were leather ; but , now I'm not sure if they're leather or vinyl ... and usually I can tell the difference . I'm hoping to Die the black into a sort of a bronze look if that's possible . And if a metallic look is not available then perhaps ... a Chinese red lacquer look .

[@GeorgeZaharia]

@@gardensofthegods vinyl if you nick it you will see a back end like cloth... leather will have a back end scruffy and usually rips off when u brake the front of it.

[@luxdetailing4664]

I did my car seats in the black over a year ago, used 3 coats, no flaking, no wear, still looks great after a year

[@MechanicLife]

Thats awesome! What material are the seats?

[@lguzman123009]

I want to re do my leather seats black again will paint stain your cloths?

[@alflopez5788]

What did you use to clean the seat

[@mchaves7663]

​@@alflopez5788 did your paint feel a bit coarse to the touch? I am using the same paint on my boat seat but the texture is not smooth at all like the original vinyl

[@aarliann]

@@mchaves7663 rough texture means you've used too much dye. a ton of small coats will beat several heavy coats any day.

[@bigvol1596]

I use this stuff on WHITE WALL Tires too. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to warm up the rubber or existing WW, then apply White Plastidip as the base coat, let cure then apply the White Vinyl Coats and makes WWs look AWESOME. And the Oils can’t seep through due to the plasti Dip base. Just a helpful tip to all Hot rod or motorcycle enthusiasts.

[@MechanicLife]

Love it!

[@grgoss1]

Great vid, thanks. I painted a tan thick vinyl roof top tent cover grey from tan. It's held up to folding, dragging on gravel and has only required a few minor touch-ups over 5 years.

[@Brandosway]

I’ve been told to spray white first on any dark color, then the color you want over the white. I tried it this way, and it works way better. Just something to consider. Anything but carpet!!

[@johnbeer5242]

Scott Saroyan yeah like painting a house white primer then as many coats of the real paint u want✌

[@Brandosway]

John Beer Funny you mentioned house painting. A few years back l wanted to paint a house a lighter color over beige but always liked the idea of a good primer first. A friend of mine said to just paint two coats of the color you want and your done. I asked him wouldn’t it be better to lay down an expensive tinted primer like zinzer first, then paint one or two coats over that? He being in the handyman trade said I guess you could do that. I started laughing at him while thanking him at the same time.

[@y4554]

Scott Saroyan so no primer

[@Brandosway]

@@y4554 "So no primer"? Tells me you did'nt read or understand the primer story.

[@y4554]

Scott Saroyan oh shut up

[@Brockthedog315]

Very helpful and thorough. Thanks!

[@01ekka53]

I have a vintage car and due to lack of interior panels, I have been using this product to redye both the vinyl and carpet material on almost about every surface. I would reccomend it, however only if a home respray is the only way to go. It will undoubtedly leave a scratchy crackly crispy feeling to any carpet or felt.

[@Dee-sv4cb]

Thank you for making this video. Extremely helpful!

[@skrubski5817]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Restoring the interior of an old Dart, didn't know whether to choose matte or gloss black so this was perfect! Thanks

[@MechanicLife]

The interior of my blazer at the end was all covered with the gloss black. I have another video up of painting one of the interior parts with the gloss as well. Glad this was helpful!

[@kelvinbenavidez8630]

Did you do it it? If so would recommend it? I’m trying to dye my bmw leather seats

[@donnie9001]

go with matte, looks like factory...gloss adds to much shine once sun hits...

[@anthonycongiano8890]

Damn, that is seriously impressive! I was thinking painting a black guitar case grey to better match a vintage look and wow, this looks as if it will be a great option! Thanks!

[@vickyk.9413]

Perfect perfect perfect! Thank you for this- I’m actually looking to paint vinyl roller skates and the durability test is EXACTLY what I needed to know!! Falls on rough surfaces and what not is gonna be hard on the paint I don’t wanna have to touch it up every use

[@DusteySteward]

Did you paint yours with this? How did it go? I’m here for the exact reason lol

[@ernestpaul2484]

I am putting a trans temp gauge in an Autometer A-pillar pod in my Tahoe. The pod comes in black plastic as molded from the factory. I have a tan interior in the truck. I figured I'd use the Dupli-Color to paint the pod to match the interior trim. So much for thinking that would work. Neither of the Dupli-Color tan or beige was even close. I ended up using a can of Rustoleum that is a newly released color that was close, but not quite, the color of the plastic A-pillar trim. I probably would have been better of going to the hobby shop and getting some modeling paint from Tamiya.

[@ninji5226]

Pretty thorough test, thanks. It seems like its best suited for hard interior parts, as opposed to soft bendy parts or fabric. Still an impressive product.

[@MechanicLife]

Agreed

[@TheRoadhammer379]

I've done several semi truck interiors, and I absolutely cannot stress adhesion promoter enough. If you really want long term results, use the adhesion promoter.

[@meowzic]

Would the promotor work well for a vinyl fabric awning? I need something that will protect against the sun.

[@aycarambas]

@@meowzic yess

[@madmanmechanic8847]

What the hell is promoter never heard of it

[@SuperPhoReal]

@@madmanmechanic8847 adhesion spray that act as a primer before spray coat

[@madmanmechanic8847]

@@SuperPhoReal Is this is tack coat from your paint you are spraying dont understand. I used to do auto body and paint but this is chinese to me

[@johnbobbitt6470]

I think it’s great that you made the video my friend, after all, I was looking for someone that had reviewed this very product ....and I appreciate it. I’m pretty sure, however, that the same rules apply here as in all mixing of colors in the art world. And that is you can make a light color darker, but you catch hell making a dark color lighter

[@project_calais4977]

Thanks for doing this! I recently painted my roof lining black in my Liberty using the Matte Black Vinyl & Fabric which turned out great. Now I am considering doing a dual-tone interior with the Red Vinyl & Fabric paint but was unsure as to how bright it would look and how well it would adhere to the black soft touch plastic door trim. After seeing this I feel more confident to give it a shot. Worst comes to worst will just buy new door trims but am hoping for decent results! Cheers!

[@MechanicLife]

AWESOME! Good luck.

[@libread85]

Great test

[@ohyeahmanjumpmangsxr]

Awesome thanks for the testing.😎👍

[@drastic209562]

Was gonna paint my grey acoustic foam for the home studio white to match the walls but you’ve changed my mind. Thanks.

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Did you find a better solution because I was going to do the same

[@TheClevelandSteamer]

@@SpyderBlackOfficial paint your walls black

[@greasygemini]

This looks awesome. Planning to reburbish and to paint some vinyl exam beds and chairs to match walls. Needs to be durable and not peel. Great test

[@shoehorny6844]

Painting carpet! Who woulda thunk? I came here for the painting vinyl. Great video!

[@eksine]

Never heard of vinyl carpet??

[@michaelreece458]

@@eksine Probably because it doesn't exist.

[@eksine]

@@michaelreece458 vinyl flooring is used in cars, it's basically carpet

[@eksine]

@@michaelreece458 also vinyl flooring for homes is a thing, carpet/ flooring, close enough. also good job bringing this up after 1 year

[@joelbrower8635]

Great stuff, my experience with painting carpet is that you usually are painting faded carpet the same color, not trying to change from black

[@strider5119]

Thanks for this video. My biggest concern was cracking on the vinyl.

[@Spikekc11]

I used to bring back color in my 1929 Model-A Rumble seat that had faded in the sun. Many light coats to keep the fabric soft and I have not gotten any to rub off. Not sure I would use it on leather or hard surface,

[@iivv_nn]

If you want to dye faded cloth seats. Buy some rit liquid die. Water it down with some distilled water and dab the seat with a clean sponge. Only problem is it needs like a week to dry or it'll stain your clothes.

[@catherinerusyn2991]

I have wanting to paint my chocolate brown faux leather headboard. Your video was just what I needed to see. Good-Bye masculine headboard (he's out of the picture), and hello to my themed beach inspired headboard. Thanks a bunch :-)

[@MechanicLife]

NICE!

[@LiLLy_B0SSy]

Dis you ever changw the color of the headboard, if so how dis it come out does it stain at all or smell

[@petered4296]

very informative video! thumbs up.

[@MechanicLife]

Thanks Pete!

[@rollyae82]

Excellent tests, I was just starting with some of this on my interior faded plastics and after watching your vid will stick to just that lol.. buy carpet and seats :)

[@MechanicLife]

Thanks! Yes, buy carpet for sure.

[@ronkemp9528]

Thanks man.

[@niggooo]

Hey there, do you know if the paint is waterproof? I'm looking for something to paint the vinyl roof on my car. It has no cracks and isn't torn, but it's porous and doesn't look to nice. Do think that color can work on a roof?

[@gergemall]

Great video

[@One.Six92]

I think the black would work awesome on faded black carpet.

[@irishuwould5185]

Just did my floor mats for my 94 Silverado the light grey color and it looks amazing. They look brand new. Time will tell how long it lasts.

[@MechanicLife]

Thats awesome!

[@aggressivevrgamer1862]

It says on the pack to use 3 coats

[@casanovaevren]

I put a coat of medium gray dublicolor on light gray carpet. coverage is awsome

[@martinsmith3495]

Would i be able to use this on my cloth shroud that is on my golf cart? Would the paint run if it was rained on? Thanks

[@MikeS-um1nm]

Wow! I should be SOLD on this stuff if it can handle the "Stress Test" YOU put it through, but I have a question: Will this paint adhere to RUBBER without flaking off? Do you know? What would you recommend for painting some details on thick, black rubber gloves?

[@mattblack9344]

Used the black over a cream colored dash. Covered good. Later when i touched it up.,it made the cream colour come back, the more black i put on the more cream showed up. Scratch head.

[@eksine]

According to their website it says that this is a lacquer. it says scuff up the surface area with red Scotch-Brite or 600 grit, it says that this product has built-in adhesion promoter. Probably wouldn't hurt to use adhesion promoter anyways. I would test it on a spare piece

[@crushthechevy]

I've learned on door panels and seats such as paint the better you prep and clean the surface the longer it will last. A light sanding to plastic and vinal will also help. I didnt clean my door panels very well and it's warn out where I rest my arm my customers like it cause I can fix their interior cheaper then actually doing the job carpet though alot of the time is cheeper to just replace with the color you want or give it a die bath

[@donnie9001]

solid test... It does an excellent job on vinyl surfaces, looks like factory.... so so on actual fabric, will tend to get hard so, it will need to be brushed ... don't bother with carpet as mentioned as with anything, you will need to degrease everything you paint for better adhesion

[@isabellecharette4124]

How well does this work on peeling vinyl? Any additional tips/steps needed?

[@GeorgeZaharia]

finally someone reviewing it the proper way... i searched like 2 hrs finding a "after use" result/expectation... so duplicolor vinyl & texture is just actually Vinyl and plastic... and vinyl just for like stuff u don't touch... otherwise will flake off.. thanks for letting us know... il just buy new leather then, ... however did u try using a primer for vinyl and texture + paint vinyl and texture + sealer vinyl and texture? i think applying just paint no primer no sealing will make paint not stay in the same shape that long...

[@GTCharlie]

I was looking all over google to see if red can go over black. THANK YOU!

[@montanamade1114]

You bet!

[@eksine]

The paint type of this product is lacquer, and also like lacquer the directions say that it will melt onto an old layer. So yes you can layer any color on top of it of the same product

[@danieldavidson5223]

Amazing mate

[@MechanicLife]

Thanks 😁

[@gustavette8487]

The test looks great. I have used this on my vinyl seats and carpet, following the instructions. They look great, BUT after a month of daily use, where the seat had cracks they came back, showing the original underlying color. Regarding the carpet, it starts fading, coming off where there is any rubbing, like where my feet touch the carpet in regular driving, even under the floor mats that surely slightly move. I am wondering if the SEM version, which seems to be a different material, might be more durable.

[@rickichase3438]

The material has to be completely clean, something to etch the material, before you put on the paint. A clear coat after also improves longevity

[@meowzic]

Do you think this protects against UV exposure? I want to paint a vinyl fabric awning

[@4godandcountry663]

What are your thoughts on using this product on a nine lawn material like what’s on a tent? If you’re trying to change the color of a tent without having to use a dye, and if you want to paint it instead, get more of a camo effect.

[@bret9741]

Thanks for the testing. I can promise. Carpet, even mass load backed is cheap. I just replaced all my carpet in a full size crew cab truck for $350. The die is best used to repress the same color carpet.

[@MechanicLife]

Agreed.

[@jeretso]

Thank you for testing white and red. I was thinking of fabric painting my car's black carpets blue. I see with the carpet results its a bad idea. And no I dont want to spray paint black on black carpets because the interior is too dark already.

[@MechanicLife]

Glad it helped!

[@MrDemonchild71]

I used the black on a pair of canvas shoes that were grey but faded to weird brown, they turned out a really nice deep velvet looking black and also waterproofed them. It's not just for automotive uses

[@DAI.seeeee]

Very informative thank you

[@maxdondada]

Great video! Thanks for posting! I just wish Dupli-Color had more colors. The white is blinding white.

[@tonynguyen7486]

I used it to bring back the color of my upholstery. I don't think it's made to change the color it. My interior looks good.

[@silveravnt]

Most people are going to try to cover tan or brown with black or grey. Carpet kits are cheap for most vehicles. It's all the 100s of plastic parts on the interior that are cost prohibitive to replace.

[@emzotp]

Hi! Thanks for the video. Does anyone know of this could work on snow/ ski pants? I just want to use it to decorate, not cover the entire thing.

[@stevenjacobs6934]

I have recently used it on a pwc seat, for the life of me i can not get rid of tiger stripes, i have extensive experience with rattle cans . I did a 50/50 lap with opposing passes grom 6/8" away...still getting stripes

[@pennypacker2000]

what about on cloth/fabric seats, can you paint a grey seat white or red with this? :)

[@robertmailhos8159]

Does.dupil.color make the paint in brush & roll.style of the carpet and vinal.

[@billybat5790]

My gaming chair is flaking off it’s red paint so I’ll probably go this route to fix the look before I buy a new one

[@jujugohard4289]

How did that go?

[@luc7430]

Someone know if it's removable with thinner ,mine start to crack and not looking that great after two summers..

[@notachance374]

What would you suggest for a Bimini boat cover/canvass? Thanks!

[@blueeyedredhead8613]

Would this work on a vinyl top that's on a 1982 Lincoln car? Its a rusty red color and the rest of the car is a beige white. I would love to match it up.

[@MechanicLife]

I would think it would be fine. You would need to clean the hell out of it though before applying. There is so much external junk that gets on cars all the time... What is the weather like where you live? That would be the biggest concern is how well it would hold up in the changes in temp/exposure to direct sunshine. I guess you could touch it up with more paint;)

[@MzLyricaLILLustion]

You think this will work well on polypropylene I have shutters i want to paint but I’m scared it won’t stick

[@jackiecarter3268]

Ran across this post as I was researching how to DYI coated black jeans. I see in the comments you wrote it's not for clothes, but I think I'll experiment anyway.

[@MechanicLife]

Good luck!

[@tezzytech7135]

I’m trying to paint my car seats white, will this work?

[@zennabella1676]

I LOVE THAT SHINY RED VINYL PIECE YOU PAINTED. I DONT LIKE THE COLOURS IN MY HOUSE. THEY ARE NOT MY COLOURS AT ALL. AND THAT BLACK STRIP OF CARPET YOU PAINTED RED IS THE PERFECT COLOUR FOR ME. I LIKE A DARK RED CARPET. THANKS FOR THE DEMO. I MIGHT EVEN JUST PUT PATTERNS ON MY UGLY GREY CARPET.

[@eibura5978]

WOW THAT'S SO AWESOME. HOPE IT WORKS OUT WELL FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AmericanMade1776]

Can you paint over this? Like splatter?

[@meowtrox1234]

Will it work on alcantara or faux suede?

[@kelinjohnson7421]

wish me luck man i doing this next Saturday on my day off.

[@montanamade1114]

Good luck! What are you trying this on? Would highly highly recommend trying it on a test piece if you have it.

[@kelinjohnson7421]

Montana Made I am working on my 2008 Dodge Charger it’s my weekend car since I payed it off lol I ripped all of the interior out except the headliner witch I know is gonna suck. Question do you have to prime the headliner and plastics?

[@christinearsenault4656]

I'm going to try this on the seat on our boat. It's in the sun all the time and it is going to get wet!! Thoughts??? The material is in GREAT condition, it's just faded in certain areas from exposure.

[@MechanicLife]

Sounds like the ultimate test. Lots of sun and moisture...keep me posted how it turns out.

[@jayfordham4607]

How is it holding up? I just sprayed the seats on the boat of my boat with it, and I'm curious to hear how it will hold up.

[@harrywilliamson33]

Would you need an under coat

[@kCI251]

These are really best to recolor a faded vinyl or carpet.

[@gncbyron]

Thanks for the video looking at using this on a motorcycle seat. Any idea how it holds up to water?

[@montanamade1114]

So far pretty well. I actually tried that out on a few parts a long time ago and didn't have any issues. I would be curious how it holds up in direct sunlight though.

[@legendboat]

Water is fine, don't let solvents come in contact with paint. Will hold up to sun quite well. Will yellow a bit over time

[@castle4kjv]

Did you try it on your motorcycle seat? I have a black and yellow Ducati seat and want it all black.

[@natiajohnson3665]

@@castle4kjv I'm also waiting for a reply, lol. I'm going to test it out on the seat!!

[@Nico-xy4cb]

@@natiajohnson3665 how did it work out?

[@alvinethelbert7612]

Anh sang đi hoài mà ko bít mệt luôn ...❤❤ nội dung cũng tạm được

[@montanamade1114]

Cảm ơn

[@jordanvanderwerfhiphop]

Does this DUPLI-colour stuff work on HOUSE carpets? - and it's actually more like DYE than a PAINT, correct?

[@Eve....747]

Won't be any good for motorcycle vinyl seat then!? 🤔

[@Jez2008UK]

Can this product be used on the Engine Hood Liner? I've been told to use a fire-resistant paint but haven't found anything that's close to being described as that. Thanks!

[@MechanicLife]

Yes

[@obsempiregarage8156]

How many cans of black did you use to do your seats? And will this work on a head liner? My intiror is light gray. Thx

[@montanamade1114]

I used three cans. Yes this will work on headliner. I have painted 3 headliners with it.

[@marciarodriguez7348]

Can Fabric & Vinyl paint be used on a metal surface?

[@mrkkg27]

If you want to change the color of your interior, especially carpet and you're going from a dark to a light color rethink your decision, or put new carpet in and have your seats reupholstered. This stuff is best used to repair an area, or to refresh and enhance the same color. What sane person puts white carpet in a car anyway. The carpet will be crunchy and fabric seats will feel funny. It's a good product used properly. Make sure you clean the area to be sprayed with a vinyl prep and even though this product contains adhesion promoters in it I lay a separate first coating of an adhesion promoter down first.

[@mikemarotta8974]

I wish you talked about the best way to clean seats your going to change the color on. And what yo use for the best results

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

Soap + water in a spray bottle shop vac' & some carpet cleaner that's foam ......you can also use foam glass cleaner where ever no stains are you want cleaned still and use a actual soil extraction carpet cleaner in really bad cars them hit it with a light coat of foam glass cleaner and shop vac it!... let dry for 4days then paint!

[@joydurand]

1/4 cup non sudsy ammonia with gallon of warm water. Makes water wetter, deodorizes, disinfects, I use it for upholstery & carpet.

[@xp3085]

Will this work for faux leather couch? Thank you for any help guys.

[@jduenes88]

Yes, faux leather aka vinyl

[@VegasElement]

I would like to see a black convertible top pained white...

[@joestrinati1811]

thank you

[@MechanicLife]

You bet Joe!

[@robertdevoy3119]

I'd like to spray this into a container and use a brush to change the color of my seatbelts. Extend the seatbelt fully and tie it to hold it extended and carefully apply 2 or 3 coats to the visible side of the belt. Does it sound like it could work?

[@MechanicLife]

I sprayed my seat belts on my Jimmy and they came out great. I used black paint for it.

[@robertdevoy3119]

@@MechanicLife I should have mentioned that I would like to do this without removing the seatbelts from the car. Just extend them fully and paint them with a brush. Does this sound do-able?

[@MechanicLife]

Did the same thing. Just be sure to mask off anything you dont want paint on;)

[@ArkanZen]

Could I use this to paint an ARB awning. Would love to match the black of my vehicle.

[@MechanicLife]

It would probably work!

[@user-ov1dw7ds4m]

Can I spray the inner glaze part on the goose down to a matte color?

[@MechanicLife]

Not sure what your asking on this. Sorry

[@mudoutsandburnpits8466]

will this work on an exterior vinyl top?

[@deerivera71]

I'm thinking of spraying my interior. Do you know if armor all or other cleaning supplies will remove the paint?

[@montanamade1114]

I am not sure on armor all. I use aerospace 303 instead and haven't had issues with it taking any paint off.

[@johnbeer5242]

Danny R 303 will remove any Mickey mouse job

[@HudMan4U]

303 is literally the best product ever. Agreed

[@locombianisimo]

how it gonna work in nylon material?

[@tminus543]

I was wondering can you use this spray paint technique on black nubuck? Because I was looking to paint over the black nubuck and make it red...so can it be done?

[@montanamade1114]

I would go to Joanne Fabric (or a crafting store) and get a chunk and test it out. I haven't tried it yet. I would imagine it would work fine though.

[@tminus543]

Montana Made thank you for responding and I’ll try it out

[@montanamade1114]

You bet. Let me know how it works out. Lukes Garage is my other channel. It would be good information to have.

[@tminus543]

Montana Made I will do that

[@zombiefarmsofathensg]

"Unless you're planning a haunted house". Well sir, that's exactly what I'm planning to use it for. :)

[@MechanicLife]

Love it!

[@killuminati-life8358]

Would This work on a canvas tent ?

[@Jonathan-L]

I wonder if this is waterproof? I am curious if it would be suitable for my motorcycle boots?

[@rickichase3438]

Do you know how to make cloth look like leather?

[@syahirsyerwaniesazali5484]

Can we use to paint our tent sir?

[@carlocamarillo1617]

How durable is it as to cleaning it? Will it rub off when I go to detail my interior?

[@MechanicLife]

It was very easy to clean. I didn't have any issue with it rubbing off.

[@theeroom]

is the paint UV resistant

[@jayson657]

Seems like this stuff would be great if your painting over a similar color or just making interior panels black.

[@MechanicLife]

It is.