Tobin Kanjis Fading

[firebug]

One of my red kanjis on my tobin front seat is faded. Is there a way to re-dye it or I have thought about making all of the kanjis black?

What would you suggest for making them black? Tobin didn't think the type of thread he used could be dyed so I thought about trying fabric paint.

Let me know what you have done or would do.

Thanks

 

[BigBSBusa]

What kind of cleaner/protectant do you use on your seats?

 

[firebug]

I just bought these from a board member so I don't know what he used. The left side kanji is faded out, he said it was where the sun shined on it when parked in his car port.

 

[Mr Bogus]

red pigments do not age well in the sun.. you might be able to dab some rit dye on it? or go to black?

 

[BigBSBusa]

Rit is probably the only thing that might work.

 

[firebug]

I would prefer to go black.

 

[Professor]

Black Sharpie!

 

[Mr Bogus]

Black Sharpie!

+1

 

[edubb1971]

Black Sharpie!

might have a purple tint if marker is not true black

 

[GIXERHP]

Black Sharpie!

+1 that will work!

 

[firebug]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

 

[05 Busa LE]

Why not call Tobin and ask? I'm sure he'll give you some advice. Good luck

 

[toolmn]

Try the paint pen (black) from your local hardware store...

 

[firebug]

Why not call Tobin and ask?  I'm sure he'll give you some advice.  Good luck  

I contacted him and he didn't think much would work due to the type of thread he uses. He said the black sharpie may work.

I started last night and it looks ok from a distance. I'll see how it holds up and may try the paint marker later.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[frisbee]

Get some black ink and paint it on

 

[V-Max 2 Busa]

I would think that the RIT dye used with a small paint brush would work. You could call Tobin to see if he could send you a small thread sample for testing. I have a sample of the blue thread you are welcome to if you want it for testing.

 

[big coop]

Kiwi-Leather-Black shoe polish,The scuff cover kind.

 

[firebug]

The leather dye sounds like a good idea. I'll experiment over the next few weeks and let everyone know what worked the best.