Dyeing Cushions

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Hello all.

This winter I was contemplating redoing the vinyl on my exterior cushions. But now that I have them off and I am really looking at them, they aren't in bad shape at all... they are mostly just sun faded which makes them appear dirty.

What marine grade vinyl dyes are out there that adhere well, cover well and last?

My cushions are a white taupe or putty color.

Thanks,

--Rick
 
OK, may have answered my own question as Vinyl Pro sells aerasol kits to do this.
--Rick
 
I doubt you will be happy with the results, but give it a try. You can always replace the vinyl later.... Before and after pics would be enjoyed!
 
---- as does SEM paint and DupliColor. I used Sem years ago on cheap vinyl that bacteria had turned pink. It did a great job and last I heard from the current owner it was still holding up. I am of the opinion that painting vinyl is the only solution to the "pink" problem. Good luck!
 
I've used the DupliColor here and there. It holds up well. I've done seat cushions on my bridge, and also did the steering wheel on my bow rider which had dirt down the the depressions in the vinyl that just wouldn't scrub out or bleach out.

You have to be careful to get good coverage and not leave visible blotches, yet not overspray and get runs. I suppose like with any spray paint. Many thin coats and all that.

Not sure on the colors, DC has bright white, and a kind of a darker tan. You may be looking for something in between. I was lucky that my cushions were white and my wheel and surrounding area was the same tan, so everything matches well.

Also, in my experience, you find the stuff in auto parts stores and none of them have particularly good stock. Any time I've needed some, I've had to make the rounds of a few of the local chains in order to get enough of the color I wanted.
 
the paint doesn't sound good ,but a few years ago, I sprayed a couple of vinyl cushions that had spent their entire life out in the sun and rain. I was amazed at the results. Thy felt soft again, and the finish never cracked with flexing and held up well to sun and rain. I would definately do it again to any weathered or stained cushion before resorting to recovering.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

the paint doesn't sound good ,but a few years ago, I sprayed a couple of vinyl cushions that had spent their entire life out in the sun and rain. I was amazed at the results. Thy felt soft again, and the finish never cracked with flexing and held up well to sun and rain. I would definately do it again to any weathered or stained cushion before resorting to recovering.

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Greg,
What brand did you use?

--Rick
 
I just did my back cushion with vinyl pro.
I am extremely pleased.
It covered well but the finish was a little rough.
I called them and they suggested a light wet sand.
It worked well.
I would suggest sending them a swatch of your fabric to let them match color if possible.
It did solve my pink problem....much cheaper than a reupholster job
 
I spoke with a fellow down in FL about his product, Parasol. It's the factory product Sea Ray uses on their cushions. It's not a paint but a true dye. As it was explained to me, one the cushions come from the factory fully cured, the most penetration you can hope to get is 5 microns into the fabric... he said parasol with do this. Nice thing is, they have a stock color which he gave me the part number for and called it a warm white. He said this is the most common color used my manufacturers and from his description, it sounds like it is almost identical to what I have on my cushions now.

So, I will probably purchase two quarts of the stuff and prep solution and spray in the spring... it's not a priority but something that I would really like to do to liven up the cushions a bit.

--Rick
 
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