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Herr Oberst 05-02-2015 05:59 PM

Dyeing a Boxster top?
 
Hey everyone! Got a question that is kind of nagging at me a little bit. I have a '99 base Boxster with a very faded grey top. I was thinking of dyeing the top black. Now I have a couple of questions about possibly doing it:

1. One, I cannot tell what kind of top, vinyl or canvas.
2. Will any kind of dye "bleed" through the top?
3. has anyone done this and can give feedback?

I have seen pics of Arctic Silver Boxsters (which I have) with black tops and they look outstanding. So I figured I ask here and see if anyone had any input about it! Thanks in advance!

Jager 05-02-2015 09:31 PM

I had good results with this product:
Amazon.com: Convertible PVC & Vinyl Hood - Top - Roof - Tarp - Dye - Paint - Black: Sports & Outdoors

I recommend getting two kits, one is not enough.

antny 05-02-2015 10:05 PM

I thought Arctic silver and black was pretty much the standard color lol. When I replaced my top with a glass back window unit I wanted to do grey but I knew it would get dirty quick so I put a blue top on mine. I like having a color combo not seen a lot of.

Santafe 05-04-2015 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr Oberst (Post 447820)
Hey everyone! Got a question that is kind of nagging at me a little bit. I have a '99 base Boxster with a very faded grey top. I was thinking of dyeing the top black. Now I have a couple of questions about possibly doing it:

1. One, I cannot tell what kind of top, vinyl or canvas.
2. Will any kind of dye "bleed" through the top?
3. has anyone done this and can give feedback?

I have seen pics of Arctic Silver Boxsters (which I have) with black tops and they look outstanding. So I figured I ask here and see if anyone had any input about it! Thanks in advance!

I think this is a nice color combination for Arctic Silver, though black looks great alsohttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1430734236.jpg

BFeller 05-04-2015 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr Oberst (Post 447820)
Hey everyone! Got a question that is kind of nagging at me a little bit. I have a '99 base Boxster with a very faded grey top. I was thinking of dyeing the top black. Now I have a couple of questions about possibly doing it:

1. One, I cannot tell what kind of top, vinyl or canvas.
2. Will any kind of dye "bleed" through the top?
3. has anyone done this and can give feedback?

I have seen pics of Arctic Silver Boxsters (which I have) with black tops and they look outstanding. So I figured I ask here and see if anyone had any input about it! Thanks in advance!

I am going way off topic here with a question: Is that really a Duke Logo attached to a Kentucky location? If so - you must live dangerously.

Herr Oberst 05-29-2015 08:55 AM

Yeah it is a Duke logo. I've been a fan since 85 or so. And yeah it does get a bit rough BUT I am 6'2" and about 265 so I am not too worried! LOL
Thanks for the info. Going to try it this weekend. Hopefully it will pan out...Hopefully.

Giller 05-29-2015 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antny (Post 447839)
I thought Arctic silver and black was pretty much the standard color lol. When I replaced my top with a glass back window unit I wanted to do grey but I knew it would get dirty quick so I put a blue top on mine. I like having a color combo not seen a lot of.

Quite a number of silver Boxes up here with Blue tops. Metropol blue and silver was a common colour combo and looks great.


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