DupliColor Vinyl & Fabric for..... LEATHER?????

Mau330i · 08-29-2012, 10:17 PM

Hello Everyone!!

The door panels in my 330 are really worn out, the color in the leather section is really faded (you can see the leather natural color in some areas).

I have a black panel and decided to see how duplicolor works over leather and made some test.

The color matches my interior even over the black panel I used for this test, and feels great, so before working on my panels I would like to ask:

Have someone did something like this before???

Do you think this will last???

The front seats are in the same situation but the friction of people getting in and out of the car changes every thing right???

I'm thinking in a dual color scheme where the center is beige and the rest of the panel is black as well as the arm rest. I know the rest of the panel is going to be OK since it is vinyl but would like to know if it has been tried before on leather.

I did read the ColorBond thread, but I haven't been able to find ColorBond here...

Thanks in advance for your advice

Here are some pictures of the test I made... ( the white area in the second picture is due to the light/shadow in my room, the color is uniform)

afstud · 08-29-2012, 10:34 PM

i would wait for it to cure and scratch and rub the hell out of it any you should have your answer.

FastHackem · 08-30-2012, 07:41 AM

Can you not import color bond to Mexico? Why guess, use something that works.

ZHPOWER · 08-30-2012, 09:56 AM

if you dont like the results - I can help you out and ship some ColorBond to you.

blksab65 · 08-30-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZHPOWER

if you dont like the results - I can help you out and ship some ColorBond to you.

he could just buy it on ebay if he really wanted it

Mau330i · 08-30-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZHPOWER

if you dont like the results - I can help you out and ship some ColorBond to you.

Thank you so much!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by blksab65

he could just buy it on ebay if he really wanted it

Yes, I know I can buy it on eBay or directly from ColorBond but the problem is that the shipping is around $100 for 2 cans (maybe for the type of product: pressurized can), thats 3 times the cost of the 2 cans I need and I still have to add the customs and taxes, so I would like to buy it in Mexico from a retailer here but I haven't found one....

smolck · 08-30-2012, 09:19 PM

I did this once. The duplicolor flaked off badly. You need real leather dye and proper prep to make it work.

Mau330i · 08-30-2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smolck

I did this once. The duplicolor flaked off badly. You need real leather dye and proper prep to make it work.

Thank you so much!!!!! Then I'll try to get ColorBond or something similar some cheaper way.....

bAby norAA · 08-31-2012, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mau330i

Thank you so much!!!!! Then I'll try to get ColorBond or something similar some cheaper way.....

colorbond will ship to mexico from the website.

Mau330i · 08-31-2012, 07:35 AM

Yes but the shiping cost is almost 100 USD. Thats 3 times the price for 2 cans....

Drewfus2101 · 08-31-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mau330i

Yes but the shiping cost is almost 100 USD. Thats 3 times the price for 2 cans....

If you order enough, it'll be worth it.

08-29-2012, 10:17 PM	#1
Mau330i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mexico City Posts: 145 My Ride: '02 330i View My Garage	DupliColor Vinyl & Fabric for..... LEATHER????? Hello Everyone!! The door panels in my 330 are really worn out, the color in the leather section is really faded (you can see the leather natural color in some areas). I have a black panel and decided to see how duplicolor works over leather and made some test. The color matches my interior even over the black panel I used for this test, and feels great, so before working on my panels I would like to ask: Have someone did something like this before??? Do you think this will last??? The front seats are in the same situation but the friction of people getting in and out of the car changes every thing right??? I'm thinking in a dual color scheme where the center is beige and the rest of the panel is black as well as the arm rest. I know the rest of the panel is going to be OK since it is vinyl but would like to know if it has been tried before on leather. I did read the ColorBond thread, but I haven't been able to find ColorBond here... Thanks in advance for your advice Here are some pictures of the test I made... ( the white area in the second picture is due to the light/shadow in my room, the color is uniform) Attached Thumbnails __________________

08-29-2012, 10:34 PM	#2
afstud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 958 My Ride: 02 & 04 325xi sports View My Garage	i would wait for it to cure and scratch and rub the hell out of it any you should have your answer. __________________ 2002 325xi Sport 5 speed Euro clears, short shifter, style 119 wheels 2002 GMC Envoy SLT (stock)

08-30-2012, 07:41 AM	#3
FastHackem Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 650 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Can you not import color bond to Mexico? Why guess, use something that works. __________________ The Mind Is A Terrible Thing. 2004 Cayenne S 2005 Impreza WRX 2002 330i 1983 944

08-30-2012, 09:56 AM	#4
ZHPOWER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 199 My Ride: 2003 ZHP View My Garage	if you dont like the results - I can help you out and ship some ColorBond to you. __________________ // ZHPOWER Personalized Plate / BBS RS-GTs / H&R Sport Cup Kit / B&B Triflo Exhasut / OEM Euro Clears / 40% Tint - 50% Front Windshield / Akebono Brake Pads / aFe Intake //

08-30-2012, 09:19 PM	#7
smolck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Birmngham, AL Posts: 970 My Ride: 2004 ZHP Sedan View My Garage	I did this once. The duplicolor flaked off badly. You need real leather dye and proper prep to make it work. __________________ Check out my BMW Blog http://smolckbmw.blogspot.com/ Check my Youtube channel for DIY's and fun stuff http://www.youtube.com/user/flipfinish?feature=mhee

08-31-2012, 07:35 AM	#10
Mau330i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mexico City Posts: 145 My Ride: '02 330i View My Garage	Yes but the shiping cost is almost 100 USD. Thats 3 times the price for 2 cans.... __________________

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