Quack Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 I painted my Herald's seats with this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402494704639?var=672692373721 I figured it would be fine since its for vinyl/leather. But when it gets a bit warm in the car, my clothes stick to the seat and parts of it come off and ruin the seat! How do i stop this? seal it? Can i use my wax spray or is there a better option? Thought i'd ask as i dont want to ruin it any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 i would think something in the seat material is reacting and the paint has not cured correctly hence the sticky and detaching problems Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I've never tried any of the vinyl dyes but I assume they're like any paint; if they soften in warm weather or peel off then it either hasn't cured properly or adhered properly; maybe the underlying material wasn't completely clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Are the seats leather or vinyl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Go commando? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Remember another comment here, a few weeks ago, about the interesting things seen in cars from a high level cab. Maybe we should start an I-Spy thread.... with pictures. Kevin wouldn't let us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I sprayed my Herald seats with Vinalkote years ago. Brilliant finish. No probs since. It was a two part process and I recall they supplied a degreaser you had to use first. It's essential that the surface is completely clean and free of grease for it to adhere properly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, trigolf said: I sprayed my Herald seats with Vinalkote years ago. Brilliant finish. No probs since. It was a two part process and I recall they supplied a degreaser you had to use first. It's essential that the surface is completely clean and free of grease for it to adhere properly. Yes, I used Vinylkote when I built my vitesse. I couldn't find a black rear seat, so painted teh yan one I did have. That lasted brilliantly, no problems at all despite the kids best efforts. Wosrt thing that happned was it got a scrtach, touched up easily enough. I suspect the paint stuff is just not very good,.... it appears very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted February 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 HMM seems like i should get some Vinylkote and redo the spray then. Did you use individual cans or a big can with a spray gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I seem to recall that I bought a tinof paint and sprayed it with a Humbrol model spray gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Just now, Quack said: HMM seems like i should get some Vinylkote and redo the spray then. Did you use individual cans or a big can with a spray gun? I would suggest you need to remove the paint stuff on there. That may need some experimenting. Try white spirit first, then universal thinners, if not, careful use of cellulose thinners may do it. But celly will also get into the vinyl so go easy. I bought a litre and used a spraygun, but aerosols will be easier and should work well, but is rather more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I put my seat covers through the washing machine, they came out remarkably well. But, you'll have to be brave! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: But, you'll have to be brave! Doug You would, in my house. If you get caught... 😮 On the other hand, we have a number of those garage-forecourt industrial-sized washing machines that have sprung up in the area; you can put almost anything through those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: On the other hand, we have a number of those garage-forecourt industrial-sized washing machines that have sprung up in the area; you can put almost anything through those. Sounds handy, not noticed those, though I think I've got tunnel vision recently, around modern man made stuff (opposite when I get out into nature) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Handy if you have a free hour and a good paper / cup of coffee. Put the money in the slot, close and lock the door and they'll churn away for 45 minutes or so. They can't be opened until they stop so no-one can steal your clothes out of them. We put a lot of horse blankets and rugs through them, but one recently was filled with sand by local ne'er-do-wells so it pays to inspect them before putting anything in them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 38 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Handy if you have a free hour and a good paper / cup of coffee. Put the money in the slot, close and lock the door and they'll churn away for 45 minutes or so. They can't be opened until they stop so no-one can steal your clothes out of them. We put a lot of horse blankets and rugs through them, but one recently was filled with sand by local ne'er-do-wells so it pays to inspect them before putting anything in them... Good for Two or Three Dog beds?. I`ll have to check that one out, their getting a bit manky. I was considering swapping them out for new. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted February 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I'm thinking rather than going through the hassle/cost of stripping all the paint off and repainting, im just going to give them a good clean then apply a sh*t ton of auto wax to cover the seat. Hopefully this will stop the paint from coming through and sticking to my clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 The wax might also come off on your clothes. You need to seal the paint... I wonder if the same company that sells the vinyl paint also sells a clear sealer? 1 hour ago, PeteH said: Good for Two or Three Dog beds?. I`ll have to check that one out, their getting a bit manky. I was considering swapping them out for new. Pete Definitely; there's a huge £8 drum or a smaller £4 one where mine are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Is Vinylcote still available? I thought it became banned along with all other aerosols that depleted the ozone layer. It was good stuff and worked very well. Oh, and do beware. Our friends broke their industrial washing machine by shoving a horse rug into it. It was way beyond repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Wagger said: Is Vinylcote still available? I thought it became banned along with all other aerosols that depleted the ozone layer. It was good stuff and worked very well. https://www.rawlinspaints.com/technispray?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OiPBhCOARIsAI0y71D9O_nk8uOVGB8IJmEan8LSABZkdaHWgO2IBAYe6ER36JOYGg0zYP0aAnlSEALw_wcB&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 13 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Handy if you have a free hour and a good paper / cup of coffee. Put the money in the slot, close and lock the door and they'll churn away for 45 minutes or so. They can't be opened until they stop so no-one can steal your clothes out of them. We put a lot of horse blankets and rugs through them, but one recently was filled with sand by local ne'er-do-wells so it pays to inspect them before putting anything in them... I get a very worrying vision of Colin doing a Nick Kamen at his launderette... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56M5OZS1A8 .but I don't think that a horse blanket will really have the same effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, Badwolf said: I get a very worrying vision of Colin doing a Nick Kamen at his launderette... Ah, the days when I had a figure like that... However these days it's ME that wears the horse blanket, very handy in these days of spiralling heating costs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Oh well, maybe not. The horse blanket might work better for someone like Lady Godiva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 14 hours ago, clive said: https://www.rawlinspaints.com/technispray?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OiPBhCOARIsAI0y71D9O_nk8uOVGB8IJmEan8LSABZkdaHWgO2IBAYe6ER36JOYGg0zYP0aAnlSEALw_wcB&page=2 Thanks Clive. When I used it inthe 1990's. it was in 'Rattle cans'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Badwolf said: Oh well, maybe not. The horse blanket might work better for someone like Lady Godiva. I thought the whole point of Lady G was that the horse wore the blanket, and that was all either of them had... but nice to see her thinking of the poor old horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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