Anyone ever dyed a soft top?

[timmyr77]

I have a delphin vert with a tan soft top and really don't like the color of the top. Anyone have experience with fabric dye on the soft top? Would it be a good idea to dye it black? I'd much rather pull it off and dye the outside (it's black inside) then buy a new one.

This is what it looks like and I don't think it matches well at all.
Thanks
Tim

[Mr. Tasty]

I want a tan top for my convertible. Where did you source that top from?

[timmyr77]

I had a zinnorot parts car and it had that top. My delphin top was ripped and had a bent frame. I'd trade for a black one In similar condition if it was local

[Chessmaster]

+1 on info. I picked up a near perfect dark brown top, but I have a cirrus blue cabrio. Might clash.

[Chessmaster]

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[timmyr77]

If no one gives feedback I'll just go ahead and try it and post my results

[SlamedIAm]

Without any experience I would still have to imagine most dyes are not going to bond to a soft top. Whatever is used for weatherproofing will most likely repel any dye you attempt to use.

[timmyr77]

http://www.topoftheline.com/convertible-top-dye-renew.html

And found this on bimmerforums

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1545782-Paint-Dye-a-Convertible-Soft-Top

So it had been done just needs to be done carefully and right the first time

[dogze30]

just try it out on the damage top

[timmyr77]

that top was thrown away 2 years ago

[woohoobleu]

I had a blue top on my alpine vert with black interior so I tried the blackfabric dye on it and it came out great! it actually took in the color quite well. But I did start with a blue top not a tan one.