Automotive carpet dye is made to improve the look of worn or faded carpet. These dyes work best when they are closely matched to the original carpet color. While it may be possible to change the color of automotive carpet with these dyes, they are not recommended for that use.
Automotive carpet dye kits are sold with one color for individual use or several colors for commercial applications. Automotive dye comes in many colors that are computer matched to automotive manufacturer specifications.
Clean the carpet thoroughly before re-dying or renewing automotive carpet. Vacuum up dirt and loose debris. Spray on a stain remover in areas with visible stains. Wipe up the product with a dry towel after the specified time limit.
Spray carpet and upholstery cleaner on heavily soiled areas of the carpet. Scrub the area with a scrub brush and water to create suds and remove the dirt. Wipe up the suds and excess water with a dry towel. Clean the carpet with a carpet shampooing machine. Remove the excess water with the machine or absorbent towels.
Mix the automotive carpet dye with the amount of warm water specified by the manufacturer. Securely screw on the lid to the dye applicator. Squeeze the applicator and apply the dye to the entire faded area. Gently scrub the carpet with a scrub brush to coat the carpet fibers. Brush the carpet fibers in different directions to achieve an even distribution of the automotive carpet dye.
Wipe away any dye that came in contact with leather or other upholstery. Allow the carpet to dry and spray on a stain protection product.
