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Originally Posted by Revo1
I'm using the paint. If you apply lightly- kinda of skimming across the tops of the stitching, then wipe with a wet towel (not damp- WET) then wipe off with a dry towel, the paint will run a little and coat the threads top to bottom without leaving bright puddles of paint in the crevices.... Takes a little practice, so I'd start in as discreet an area as possible at first. Maybe the sides of the seats that are closest to the console.
if you choose to go with the paint, that's the way it's done  |
Good technique.
I have tested the 5 different makers/pens used here by all who have posted. Based on my tests results, I am going to do mine with the
Elmer's Painter's pens.
I went back to Jo-Ann Fabrics and get a second pen and I noticed that they come in two different sizes of tips; a medium (used by most people here) and a fine. The medium tip is about 3/16" (.081"/2.05mm) and the fine is about half that size, (.043"/1.1mm).
I'm thinking that the fine tip may be a better way to go (see photo). Less wasted paint, less paint on unwanted areas, less paint to wipe off and certainly wide enough to cover the stitching. I bought two fine tips to do my entire interior.
I also have attached a couple photos showing the dyed stitching and logo outline on my headrests. The stitching was done with Elmer's Painter's pen and red outline on the logo was done with Fabric Mate. The logo needs to be darkened...a little too pink.
Alfie