Need to darken Rick's leather console cover
09-19-2008, 03:52 AM
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Need to darken Rick's leather console cover
Rick's leather console in black... is... well...not black. It's a grey charcoal at very best and even lighter than that to be fair and no matter how much leather protector you use, will it ever darken to black.
Anyone recommend a product that will allow me to darken the leather to black which protects simultaneously? Shoe cleaner etc?
Anyone recommend a product that will allow me to darken the leather to black which protects simultaneously? Shoe cleaner etc?
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Originally Posted by hoppingdeth,Sep 19 2008, 01:09 PM
Um.... black shoe polish?
I had a pair of brown shoes that went black after I used black kiwi shoe polish on them. 
Alternatively you could buy a CF one they look very black.
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If the leather has a sealant on it - which I reckon it will have, then you'll have no chance.
I remember looking into this sort of thing ages ago on another car. You will have to rub off the dye sealant, then apply the dye, then re-seal. A serious job.
See this detailed guide here
Edit: personally I love the carpet centre console... prefer it to the later revisions!
I remember looking into this sort of thing ages ago on another car. You will have to rub off the dye sealant, then apply the dye, then re-seal. A serious job.
See this detailed guide here
Edit: personally I love the carpet centre console... prefer it to the later revisions!
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