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Old 09-17-2002, 07:18 PM
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Got new carpet but it's not as dark as I wanted.

I just got a new carpet for my Camaro and it's not as dark as I would have liked. It's a lite gray color. Has anyone died their carpet to make it darker? If so what type of die did you use?
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Old 09-17-2002, 10:18 PM
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Just something you may want to think about ... I have really dark leather and carpet (almost black) and the carpet shows EVERYTHING!! Every little piece of fuzz, lint.. anything .. its a real pain in the *** because Im constantly having to vacuum, since I like it to look really clean! Anyways .. just thought I would throw something out there for you to think about before you go darker!
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Old 09-18-2002, 12:59 AM
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Originally posted by SweetPeaV8
Just something you may want to think about ... I have really dark leather and carpet (almost black) and the carpet shows EVERYTHING!! Every little piece of fuzz, lint.. anything .. its a real pain in the *** because Im constantly having to vacuum, since I like it to look really clean! Anyways .. just thought I would throw something out there for you to think about before you go darker!
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i agree ashley
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Old 09-18-2002, 05:53 AM
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What about sending it back and getting a darker color?
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Old 09-18-2002, 05:57 AM
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The darker you go the more crap it shows but make it to suit you. If you will go to Wal Mart or most any food store and buy yourself 2 packs of Ritt Dye in the color you want, then mix both packs in a bucket with about 2 gals of water, then use gloves unless you want your hands to match your carpet, and a sponge to soak the dye in. Be liberal with it. It will take it a few days to dry then vacuum good. This works really well and it also will work well to make worn carpet look really good.
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What about sending it back and getting a darker color?
Bought it used off Ebay and got a great deal so if I can't die it I will simply have to live with it.
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