{"id":206,"date":"2023-08-12T02:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T02:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgeco-detailing.com\/?p=206"},"modified":"2023-08-12T02:13:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T02:13:00","slug":"seat-color-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/seat-color-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Seat color change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BMW E36M3 seats in good condition are getting harder to find. This customer found a good set, but they were in dove gray instead of black. Not a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-image-compare\"><div class=\"juxtapose\" data-mode=\"horizontal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/georgeco-detailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1585.jpeg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1113\" height=\"1558\" class=\"image-compare__image-before\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/georgeco-detailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_3898-scaled.jpeg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1829\" height=\"2560\" class=\"image-compare__image-after\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The transformation starts with cleaning and repairing the surface of the leather.  Really deep cracks or minor tears are repaired with liquid leather. Before starting the dye process, I like to refresh the seatbelt release button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully apply heat to bring the color back to the surface of the button. It will usually take several applications. Take care to not scorch the leather around it or melt the buckle. You may melt off the word \u201cPress\u201d but you will be left with a more vibrant color red button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"598\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 800 \/ 598;\" width=\"800\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_3823.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop when you\u2019re happy with the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1587-1012x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208\" style=\"width:1134px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1587-1012x1024.jpeg 1012w, https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1587-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1587-768x777.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1587-1517x1536.jpeg 1517w, https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1587.jpeg 1634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now start building up the color layer by layer. You apply the dye with a sponge and then set with heat. Work on another area of the seat while the previous area cools. Be patient and keep applying layers. Going from light gray to black will take 8-12 layers. Areas which were repaired may take even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_3833-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let sit 24-48 hours and then apply leather conditioner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW E36M3 seats in good condition are getting harder to find. This customer found a good set, but they were in dove gray instead of black. Not a problem. The transformation starts with cleaning and repairing the surface of the leather. Really deep cracks or minor tears are repaired with liquid leather. 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