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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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looks AMAZING! but i should hold judgement till we get better quality pictures and to see how durable this is.

I would love to have my seats dyed BMW coral red
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Well so far, one seat has about 6 coats on it and looks incredible in person. The color haven't came off at all and has seemed to stay in, obviously it's to early to tell but I've tried rubbing it quite hard and nothing came off. Hopefully it lasts because I'm in love!
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 12:57 AM
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looks good man! yea as long as it lasts... seems like an awesome project. looking forward to a fully completed and installed pic
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:17 AM
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Thanks man ! Im so excited to get them back in ! I think its gonna look fantastic and i think ill be the first one with coral red seats !
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:56 AM
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Gawd as soon as your girl wears white its on (I mean OFF!!)! haha just kidding. Not something I'd personally do but I know plenty of Mitsu Evo guys that have dyed seats with good results. Keep updating, those look good!
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Not bad for 50 bucks! No peeling or flaking right?
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Im worried about white pants but we will see, no flaking or anything YET, but like i said they arent even done yet. I sanded the seats down really really good before i applied anything to get the best outcome
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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just wait til it gets freakin hot and the cars baking in the sun... i cant imagine how embarassing it would be if i got out of the car and had red stains all over my back and pants..
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Hey you never know maybe it will be tougher and stay on, I have 5% tint as well so hopefully that will help a tad. We won't know for a few months though
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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i have died seats before on my old trans am..i went from grey to black and the paint is still on as far as i know...the dye is the best and easiest way to change colors...i was wanting to do mine in black on the IS but was fearing taking out the seats
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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The seats are EASY, I've stripped one car in my life and that was an old camaro, this was just as easy, if not easier because the screws obviously weren't rusty.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Subbing for MOAR PICSSSSS

Love the look man.. was also thinking of doing this.. !!!

and WHY do we have to think on BMWs when our IS-Fs come with red leather seats if opted =)
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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http://cdn.thelexusenthusiast.com/im...-edition-1.jpg

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2011/11/0...f-red-edition/
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Dammit that interior looks great
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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Seat now , ordered some more dye and some protectant cream
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