How To Paint or Dye Vinyl and Leather

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

I have fairly extensive experience with this particular paint, and I am telling anyone watching this. that he is RIGHT.. This is a GREAT how to do things properly video. The first few light coats ARE the key to a recover job that actually STICKS. DO NOT BE IMPATIENT. You will regret it. This is the MOST accurate vinyl tutorial I've come across on you tube that fully echoes ALL of my experience. My only criticism would be that "wait a few minutes" is a bit vague ... Pretty sure he means 5- 10 minutes from my own experience with similar products.. ( the SEM vinyl paints he mentioned are what I have more experience with) Why am I looking at vinyl painting videos then You might ask...? I'm not.. I'm looking for videos on how to repair holes in vinyl and this one came up... Not what I was looking for.. but, I'm always up to see if I can learn any new tips!. Glad to see there is some actually good advice on you tube still.

[@cartertaion]

What about the smell? I wanna do my seats in my bmw, but I don't want me car smelling like paint for a month

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

@@cartertaion I wont lie, it IS going to smell for a while, I highly recommend you remove the seats from your vehicle to paint them, and wear a respirator, or at the very least a particulate mask. As for how long it will smell for, That depends on if you put them back in the car right away, effectively sealing the smell of the paint drying/ offgassing insie your car, or if you leave them out of the car to air out for a week or so. You'll probably be able to smell the paint for a week to two after that a bit, but honestly, that "new car small" people seem to love is literally all the plastics in the interior of the new car off gassing just like your paint will be doing for a short time. Happy painting MMIX

[@ayyogold3860]

should i do the same if is leather? tnx

[@dave7655]

The video was for vinyl ie a soft surface. Is painting a hard surface like a dashboard the same product and same technique?

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

@@dave7655 I would say yes, the application would be the same on a mroe rigid plastic surface like a dashboard, but SEM also makes a spray product called "Bumper Coater" which is designed for harder plastic surfaces. Color Coat would work in my opinion with enough dry time I am sure, but Bumper Coater would be a slightly more appropriate choice for things like dashboards or, obviously, bumpers etc.

[@3dhaus]

So glad I found this video. Been dreading the prospect of having to replace the driver's side door panel on my 18yr old Lexus LS430 due to worn vinyl color on the arm rest. Looking forward to trying this out instead. I'll be following every step outlined herein.

[@suchite8]

It’s all in the prep work, I just repainted some donor seats for a 63 Mercury Comet, in high gloss black. Even with Matte Black it will be a bit glossy. You can scuff before hand or clean clean clean. Degrease it, use Soap, make sure it is dry. Use isopropyl alcohol 80 percent preferably or get a grease and wax remover. Make sure it’s dry. Then follow the instructions to this video. Prep work is everything. Follow instructions then you’ll be in the clear.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Can't say it enough, you're exactly right. If it's not clean and free of years of filth and other contaminants, it won't stick. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@suchite8]

Shop Tool Reviews I am pretty anal about prep work cause it’s so important, the seats sat out for theee longest time and had years of dirt on them. The foam was still good so I salvaged them. I spent a day cleaning them. Degreasing, soap water, sopping up the dirt and it kept coming back through the pores each time. I waited till I was satisfied, pretty much the best I’m gonna get all things considered. Did a final scuff next day I painted them up. Your video was very very helpful. Thank you!

[@ByteMwen]

​@@suchite8 What do you use for degreasing?

[@ByteMwen]

@@Shoptoolreviews ​ What do you use for degreasing?

[@fabc944]

How did the finish om the seats come out? Did the color rub off on hot days?

[@philipatoz]

If you are trying to change the color of a dark color to a lighter one, then to make the color "pop," first paint the vinyl white and then lay down the desired color. I do this with any dark color I wish to change to a lighter one.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Not a bad idea. Just like using a primer or sealer. Thanks for watching.

[@socialmediawizards7650]

The best tutorial on KZbin for painting 🔥

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Wow, thank you! We really appreciate this. Thanks for watching.

[@jetknight7562]

I did my whole dash 2015 in 2021 still looks like factory never peeled off not even a scratch it's holding up very strong..

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's awesome, and great to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@jetknight7562]

@Hue Black am in Vegas and it's been holding up with temperature that reach up to 115 in the summer time.

[@LxkknTV]

Did you use anything for the finish mines peeling off all I used was the spray paint

[@LxkknTV]

@@jetknight7562 thanks man

[@jddickens7086]

@@jetknight7562 what did you use for clear coat?

[@SBFishing]

Repainting a boat seat with sem and it’s turning out great thanks to your video! Appreciate the tips.

[@ItsMe71234]

That’s exactly what I came to this video for! Repainting my boat seats haha. I know this was 2 years ago but hope your seats turned out well

[@SweetieBJB]

After all these years of spray painting damn near everything in my house ... probably twice ... and someone finally tells me to do that first coat very lightly. Lol

[@darrellkidd5177]

Really great job on this. My only suggestion would be to use a 4x4 block or something similar to sit it on between coats, so the freshly painted edges aren’t sitting directly on a surface.

[@michaelamans2780]

Great how to video, thanks for posting.👍

[@donatelloslappafello1108]

Wow thanks!! Im doing some parts of a rear seat today and this really is helpful instruction. Appreciate it so much

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Great, hope it helps you out. Thanks for watching.

[@acanfield87]

Thanks for the great video and techniques. Getting ready to paint a vinyl dash that I pulled from a wreck to replace the cracked one in my Suburban.

[@lynnefreeman7687]

Once you get it wet… stop! Period. Being patient is key. Thank you so much!!! Great tutorial!!

[@DevoShunGMG]

Lmaoooo

[@trevorcrosby2807]

That's not what she said

[@joeystreich4661]

That was a great instructional video! Thanks and God bless!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Glad you enjoyed it! Brother, God blesses us every day, and we are so thankful. Thanks for watching and for the good word.

[@DevilDog586]

If you sand the leather with a 600 grit paper on a dry sponge it'll help adhere much better. Use a isopropyl alcohol to clean it afterwards and allow it to completely dry before hitting it with the paint.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for watching.

[@loulowrider2566]

Question with leather if the seats have cracks in it will the paint cover some of that? I understand it's not going to be perfect but will it look better than before. Thanks

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

@@loulowrider2566 In my experience, no, it will not cover or seal up the cracks, especially if they are any larger than hairline ones. .

[@ProjectBimmers]

@@kalynnkallweit7940 how would a light colored spray like white hold up on leather? My concern is blue jeans when the seats are sprayed white.

[@charlesjenkins5763]

@@ProjectBimmersanything white is bound to get dirty, others may disagree on this, but if you want white seats, the best bet is a complete reupholster. I say that because white leather is easier to clean than other seats painted white. That’s just me, and that’s the way I’m going in my van. It would hold up way better on the arm rests or dash or other lightly touched and worn surfaces.

[@aliaswizard6963]

Would you recommend this for changing the color of vinyl bench seats I'm thinking of going from black to white or either a light tan color and also would you recommend wet sanding first saw another video just need an advice which way to go about it thanks?

[@yasserabdulkadir7420]

Hi, thank you so much for the great video. I have a convertible Mustang with Vinyl top and I live in sunny area. It's top is in good condition but it is fading from the sun. Do you think Dopli or Sem will not crack or come off after a while?

[@pedroc6823]

That was a great help. was looking to refresh a motorcycle seat.

[@johnhampton4602]

One other thing I’m by trade a contractor . So if you are doing a vinyl top and the stitching is pulling away use seam seal for linoleum . It’s water proof and shrinks as drys .

[@pattysnumber2russian755]

Tysm! I wanted to chanmge my black and white chair to just white, this helped so much!

[@susancooper9494]

Thanks for the idea. Can I use this on vinyl stools in kitchen?

[@glenalguire6960]

If it’s similar to car painting , you want to get the tape off as soon as you know the paints not going to run , reason being if the paint hardens too much over the tape you stand of a chance of pulling some paint off around the edges , great vid

[@whitegoodman7465]

Thats true for this crap but real leather dye soaks in with some heat from a hair dryer, instantly..its not going on top of the topcoat of leather like this crap does.

[@chuckb337]

Right, always pull tape while fresh will also prevent hard (raised) dry lines.

[@rosspokere1851]

Is there a way to get more of a glossy/shiny finish? Or perhaps another clear product to go over the top to make it glossy?

[@melodyebuskin5490]

Orange-red vinyl barstools I sit on every day are now dark orangey- brown from the black dye from my leggings. If painted does the paint come off on my pants and how long will the paint last if I’m sitting and sliding onto the seat several times day? I just bought stretch fabric covers but they just don’t look as good. Thanks for this video and hopefully your reply.

[@alloutofdonuts3998]

Is the Dupli-Color better than the RustOleum fabric & vinyl? I’ve only used the RustOleum f&v, but I’ve had difficulties with DulliColor regular spray paint in the past so I tend to avoid it. I’m sure some of it was user error but I know not all of it was. Curious about what to do if you get fisheyes. Had some show up while testing on a piece of hard plastic, under dash trim. I’ve always thought it was some kind of contaminant but I’ve read it can actually come from the can as well? Also wondered about a 2 tone interior. If you have to tape off a section, will it possibly pull the paint? Assuming I waited until the first color was completely dry (a few days?)and using painters tape. TIA for any suggestions or answers.

[@LordXerus]

Great advice to gp slow! I've been painting plastic parts with vinyl because it looks amazing. But the vinyl has been chipping with repeated impacts. I thought it would be more durable because I had originally painted a piece where the vinyl bonded crazy good, without adhesion promoter! But I suppose different plastics will behave differently.

[@frankmarti8984]

Very nice work thanks for sharing your time 👍

[@markmcalister4478]

After you paint with the vinyl paint and it dries. Are you then able to apply armor all or other dressing to the painted surfaces over time.

[@stevejofficial]

Thanks for your video. It is great. What's the name and brand of the spray?

[@antreasconstantinou-k4r]

Hi. Nice info. i have nissan micra k12 2004,and i was wondering if i can paint the passenger airbag cover with duplicolor vinyl and fabric.The passenger airbag cover in nissan its something between vinyl an plastic, and it had lost it colour due to hand sanitizer .Is it safe to pain that part? Thanks in advance!

[@lynnefreeman7687]

I came here to see if I could spray paint my roller skates neon yellow with rust oleum neon I have a white primer But can I do this to my old bike as well! Wow!! The range of creativity And ideas💕💕😁

[@Cruzcity]

Applied these tips to painting my Air Filter Assembly & it looks A+ Very excited to do my entire engine bay. Thank you!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

This is awesome to hear. So glad that it worked for you. I hope the engine bay turns out pristine. Thanks for watching.

[@peterrodriguez7585]

Started doing this on my bmx seat works great!

[@RedBeardDevelopment]

Did it hold up well?

[@lynnefreeman7687]

😁 thank you so much!!! I get it! It’s like putting on mascara😁☺️ Light layers 👌😁😁🥰

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Thanks for a great video😊

[@armandomaldonado1559]

Everything's fine and dandy.Where do you find these colors?I went to home depot Lowe's Ace Hardware.All the suppliers don't have these sprays

[@vespa9566]

Great video!! I’m in the upholstery business and do a lot of boats. spray painting certain sections I have come in very handy. Very durable as well.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MrNickaird]

Does it stand up to salt water Ok on vinyl boat seats?

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Woul this work on goalie pads? Waterproof? Thx!

[@alisonbreen1800]

Great video :) Will this work on rubber? Specifically old (clean) bicycle inner tubes?

[@dm4859]

Great video. My husband's 2005 Tundra has that same color interior. It needs this!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Good luck! It works great, just make sure it's clean clean and do light coats. Thanks for watching.

[@cando4]

Thanks your the Best.. I wanna do my steering wheel leather part with SEM 17413 Light Cashmere Classic Coat i have a 2008 caddy sts ... I wanna also do my arm rest.. another video used this Angelus Brand Matte Acrylic Leather Paint Finisher No. 620, after painting.. they said it will seal & protect the paint finish.. does that work to help the finish stay safe from sweaty arms.. and palms...

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I'm not sure about the Angelus product, so I don't want to comment on it. If you let the paint cure and dry really well, I think you'll be pretty impressed. SEM is a great brand as well. Thanks for watching.

[@st-qd8wg]

Can I use Rust-Oleum Automotive paint ? i have a hard match vintage color. Which procedure do I recommend door panels vinyl.

[@prism_of_selves]

im gonna paint the vinyl parts of my gaming chair! ty for this

[@RugratJay197]

I have a 04 mustang with leather door panels. I want to paint them red. What do i do?

[@Ochtane101]

How are you sir? I had a cigarette burn in my car seat, and I fixed it , but I can’t find the exact color to match? Do you know how I can go about, getting the exact color? When your armrest was dry, in the beginning of the video, it was close? It’s a very light grey.

[@ou812invu6]

I want to do this for my boat's vinyl cushions and interior. But then I would like to follow-up with either some type of water repellent or clear rubber type of coating. What product would you all recommend for that?

[@lookinglassdca9174]

Greetings from Australia! What a great tutorial, cheers mate.

[@bradjackson7804]

How would I go about fixing my doors panels that some one had already painted ? An the paint is chipping off an not sticking to the vinal panels ? Should I sand them down ? Or just use a degreaser an clean them really well? Or would I have to stop them down with a thinner an start from the beginning of the spraying ?

[@Wisdom2thMusic]

I learned something new today, you're a great teacher thanks :)

[@travismachado4666]

How how do you mask so well. I would love a few tips on how to mask things off before painting

[@DanRoBurton]

Would it be okay to do some clear over it afterwards for extra durability? Whether it's a satin or matte clear. Thank you

[@laurensiemens1436]

Will the vinal paint rub off on your arm when you paint the part in question

[@kykrazy6050]

What about adhesion promoter? Ive yet to paint my vinyl, but ive done my dash plastic and always used adhesion promoter, but not needed on vinyl?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

If you can clean it properly, you shouldn't need adhesion promoter. But you can use it if you want. Thanks for watching.

[@robertclymer6948]

Nice video. I was going to replace my door panels. Can't wait to try this method! Thanks for sharing this info! Cheers from Motown!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

No problem 👍 Let us know how it works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@kittypigeon]

excellent video.

[@ATLsCocoaDulce]

WHICH DEGREASER DID YOU USE IN THE VIDEO?

[@Supanova70]

1982 kit car Trans am seats PMD i belive a velour. What do you rec. to turn them black? Any decent products you recommend?

[@luiscabrera6078]

Thanks man this video was great help love your vids

[@dave7655]

The video was for vinyl ie a soft surface. Is the product and technique the same for a hard dashboard?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Pretty much the same process. Here's our video on doing what you're talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qwn42EobuSi5o

[@JamesAllen300]

I've got an office chair that had the normal peeling paint to make it look like black leather. I have taken all the peeling material off and now left with whatever material the manufacturer has used underneath. What processes do I need to do now to get the chair back to normal? Is the paint you use in this video what I need?

[@brianlewke9692]

what suggestion do you have for painting a vinyl golf cart canopy?

[@jayl2310]

great job

[@mauroaparicio1855]

very good technique

[@galinagajik191]

The product Dissol is very good for a pre cleaner. Dissolves embedded dirt and grime… then a wash n degrease and paint! Perfect product Dissol. Multi purpose cleaner that my paint guy suggested before re colouring my interior.. wow he was right…. The amount of grime that the dissol removed within a minute, simple scrub washing did not do.

[@rayansk.6161]

Will that same spray paint( color red) work on a 100%polyester pants( leathery feel) and has a shiny red color , I’m not sure if I should RIT dye or or use Clyde’s leather recoloring balm. I’m trying to get the very bright red vinyl color. Please any advice or how to do it properly helps . Thank you

[@WolveXD]

Can you spray this over like missing patches like little bitty hose that's rubbed off that you can see the fabric under it

[@enjoythesho1992]

I've used this stuff for years its a good product that works

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, it works great, as long as it's prepped well. Thanks for watching.

[@faradpack]

Do you recommend the same for leather couch?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

On a couch, I would try a small section first and make sure that the color stays.

[@timgordon4853]

ROLLER SKATES,so many painting their skates, anyone tried this✌️👍🙏🎶🎼🎵📽️

[@mattstoddard2397]

That looks fantastic

[@mimmousavi8108]

Great informative video. Quick question. Vinyl leather seats exposed to elements like summer sun, rain in fall & cold winter, does this work on those? I wanna paint my motorcycle seat. If wet does the paint stick to my pants if riding the bike? Thanks much.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

If you apply the paint correctly, with a very clean surface before painting and applying light coats, it should be fine. Just make sure that the paint is completely dry. I'd leave the seat in the sun for a few hours after painting. You shouldn't have any paint bleeding after that.

[@townnet]

@@Shoptoolreviews No need to sand?

[@MidniteWrite]

Excellent video! Would this work on vinyl strapping on deck chairs? Would it be worth it, as there is a metal frame beneath the strapping making it difficult to get the coverage. Your advice?

[@LiLFyrecracker74]

Tape off the metal and spray the straps. Finish it with a waterproofing spray.

[@Jk.7._]

would an adhesion promoter help this?

[@aperitifs]

If i have small holes in my spa headrest covers , should i fill them or will the spray do that.

[@coolwaterhubby5208]

I have a 2011 xc 60 Volvo and my dog put teeth masks on leather steering wheel cover. Is there a way to perhaps use super glue to fill in teeth marks then light sand and spray it back to original ?

[@n.e.d2064]

Is it not necessary to prime on leather before paint. For example from black to gold?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You don't have to prime, but you need to make sure that it's very clean. Thanks for watching.

[@n.e.d2064]

@@Shoptoolreviews 🤙🏼

[@DavidJohnson-wy5wz]

Does it still feel like leather when your done or does it feel like spray paint

[@mr.whitney6720]

I have an old 67 gto with white leather seats which are mold stained from sitting for years would you recommend this paint for that purpose?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Your '67 GTO would be vinyl, not leather. Yes, this paint would work perfectly for this. In fact, we have '71 Olds 442 project car (cousin to your GTO), and we painted two of the bucket seats with this same process. Thanks for watching.

[@ArturoSanchez-yu7gi]

I’m trying to convert my tan interior to black but I’d like it to look a little factory. Should I get the gloss or the flat paint?

[@FDT000]

What brand should I use to spray my leather car seat. And where can it be purchased, hopefully any brick and mortar store because I need to match since I’m not going to spray the entire seat.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You can find DupliColor at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, etc. Just make sure you purchase the Vinyl and Fabric paint. Thanks for watching.

[@FDT000]

@@Shoptoolreviews Thanks

[@jimmybusk]

do you know anything about using the dupli color vinyl adhesive first ?

[@zamasauce1100]

Very late but can clear coat work for after or is that not needed for this

[@P10101G]

Ho w do you maintain the vinyl after painting? Is it safe to use products like the Meguiar’s Ultimate Protectant? Thanks.

[@lennyperry6210]

Can you use this paint on chrome trim or what do you recommend? Thanks

[@DGG-xw1wj]

This vinyl and fabric is more for flexibility. If it’s a chrome molding I’d use any auto paint or anything that sticks to metal or plastic depending if it’s solid chrome or chrome plated jus from my experience with spray painting

[@Orionsbelt31]

Restoring a pleather couch that's pealing and it's a 'smokey' grey so will likely paint so I can do layers. I'll be using acrylic latex with a hack to given it more flexibility BUT what sheen would that be? Eggshell seems too dull but semi gloss seems a bit to much. Thoughts?

[@luperodela9668]

Does this technique work on leather?

[@LoneStarAT4]

I’m looking for a specific color. But it’s not available in SEM or duplicolor. Do you know if Krylon fusion works?

[@MiamiWebsites]

Does that Duplicolor vinyl paint for well on leather seats?

[@dossit1]

And if it does, can we clean the seats without ruining the paint?

[@BernardJohnson-or3vs]

How many cans will I need for each seat? I have a total of 16.

[@joshbeats5571]

Do you recommend scuffing the leather with a scuff pad or 1000 grit sandpaper?

[@Moocow444]

Yes

[@robdiv5848]

What if a screwed up a vinyl car seat and spray job is patchy because I didnt keep moving....what do I do now?

[@chicharron138]

I know this ain't plastic but if I'm correct on plastic is wax and grease remover, adhesion promoter, and base color correct? Oh yeah and before you even apply that wax and grease remover is washing also considered?

[@promisestarxd9487]

It doesn’t need a finishing wax or anything?

[@denisesevera9490]

I've got a Lazy Boy recliner looks like leather but it's vinyl it's an awful ALMOST hunter green would this work on that?

[@chazzrickthomas9972]

Does dupli-color make custom vinyl dye colors

[@walterdavis8085]

Would this work my four wheeler leather seat.

[@fabiansaavedra6917]

What degreaser did you use?

[@4godandcountry663]

For my car what do you think is better, I have a 2006 Lexus & I’m redoing my seats & I don’t know if I should dye (airbrush) or paint like you did? If I paint how can I color match?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

There are several manufacturers that offer vinyl and leather paint, and some of them will do exact colors. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Does Dupli-Color make these vinyl/fabric paints in a wide assortment of colors? Several manufacturers make replacement headrests for the front seats that are fitted with DVD players for the back seat occupants. They all sell them in three standard colors; black/tan/gray. This looks like an excellent way to make them exact match the original OEM leather color, especially because the headrests are usually a low wear application. My Lincoln is a very light tan, almost white, called "Stone". Can Dupli-Color match it?

[@bloodbath08]

So can it actually be used on leather? Dupli-colour says not too

[@nicc8230]

I clean vinyl with alcohol. I primed vinyl with a flexible primer for acrylic. They sprayed with spray paint it says for plastic. As I folded the vinyl it started to crack...can I wipe it it denatured alchohol then lightly re spray? I unfortunately saw the video about this product too late. Thanks.

[@bradjackson7804]

I'm wondering the same thing