Dyeing a bimini top

[brother chris]

I have a rear bimini top which needs to be dyed to match the front bimini top on my boat. The front is blue and the rear one is white.<br />What can I use to dye it? <br />Just plain dye, or is there a special kind of dye for this material? <br />Has anyone ever done this?<br />Thanks,<br />B.C.<br /><br />Mods: I was not sure where to post this...sorry if it is in the wrong area.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

If it's a canvas top.... Auto parts store.. Spray paint section.. You may find spray cans of dye to use on seats, seat belts, ect..... <br /><br />I used spray cans to dye the canvas for my t-top.... Twas blue, now it's black... Took quite a few cans as I recall... Holding up quite well two+ years later...

 

[JB]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

Boats

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

Spray can stuff works very well. If the bimini is a lighter weight fabric, like sunbrella, I would think the liquid clothes dye (like RIT brand) would give more complete and equal coverage.<br /><br />No matter what you use, make sure to waterproof it afterwards. It will prolong the fading, too.

 

[brother chris]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

It is not a fabric kind of bimimi. It is leather(I think).<br />I guess I should have mentioned that in my first post.

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

probably vinyl.<br /><br />Use the spray can stuff and waterproof afterwards.

 

[brother chris]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

thanks sangerwaker.

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: Dyeing a bimini top

Does anyone know if "Top Gun" fabric can be dyed? Mine is in excellent shape, but is faded. I am thinking that if I could dye approximately like the old color with good results, I'd do it. I have a large enough container so could actually soak it in dye if necessary. I'm skeptical that spray dye would be even out of cans.