Date:         Fri, 30 Dec 2005 21:38:31 -0600
Reply-To:     Raceingcajun <raceingcajun47@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         Raceingcajun <raceingcajun47@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Carpet Dye
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Hi Jim,

    Make a visit to your local food store, "Wally World", hardware store,
etc. Go to the laundry soap department. Look for a product called "Rit Dye",
its made to dye fabrics. It comes in almost any color and is simple to use.
The instructions on the box are for use in a washing machine. But if you mix
a pan of hot water, soap and the dye, and scrub the carpet with a stiff
brush and let dry it will work great! One suggestion, always pick a color a
shade a little darker than your desired color if your trying to cover
stains, light spots etc. I have used this for many years selling used cars
and trying to "spiff" them up a little. Be careful not to let it dry on any
lighter colored plastic parts, its real hard to remove from plastic trim
once it sets up.
    Works great, costs less than $2.00, best of all worlds! LOL

Good Luck

David

Subject: Source for carpet color replenisher?


> Years ago, auto centers and upholstery shops sold a spray-can foam that

> I have been on the lookout for a product that will restore the color to
> faded spots on my otherwise excellent westy brown carpets, but I can't
> find any.