B n' Yellow G
03-12-2012, 02:09 PM
#31
Point taken. I guess we differ in opinion here. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to use Plasti-Dip. We have seen people on this site use weather stripping to create a "lip" for their cars. That is not the designed purpose of weather stripping, but some do it. The product description for this fabric marker says it is "Ideal for light and dark colored fabrics. Use it to decorate aprons, t-shirts, totes, denim, and canvas shoes." I suppose the argument could be made that using it on a leather car seat is not "what it is designed for." To the same end, I don't think there is a right or wrong way to use a fabric pen. I guess I just wouldn't do it. 
Some people prefer the flat finish Plasti-Dip provides on their emblems and, clearly, some people like the results this pen provides. I am not saying the OP's seats look bad. They do not. Personally, just as I won't use Plasti-Dip on my car, I don't know that I would ever use a fabric marker. (For the record, Crayola makes fabric markers, as well.)
To each his own. Like I said, it doesn't look bad. I'm on board to see the results as this becomes the new trend around here...
Some people prefer the flat finish Plasti-Dip provides on their emblems and, clearly, some people like the results this pen provides. I am not saying the OP's seats look bad. They do not. Personally, just as I won't use Plasti-Dip on my car, I don't know that I would ever use a fabric marker. (For the record, Crayola makes fabric markers, as well.)
To each his own. Like I said, it doesn't look bad. I'm on board to see the results as this becomes the new trend around here...
03-12-2012, 08:57 PM
#35
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I honestly didn't know it was a regular old paint pen until he said it was. I presumed it was some sort of fabric dye designed for this type of thing. and while better photos to show detail would be great, the cost is low enough that I'm willing to experiment with it on an older car first so that I can see how it will look in my G. If it looks as good as his photos seem to from what I can see, I'm willing to try it.
Here is a close up photo.
Leather looks dull since I have not used a cleaner and conditioner
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Last edited by Black Betty; 03-12-2012 at 09:49 PM.
03-13-2012, 12:18 AM
#42
Yes, but I wonder if you can use a white pen to cover it up later? Anyone care to chime in....
Based on what Ive read on the 370z forums I would stick with MARVY UCHIDA pens or Elmers pens.
Uchida - Fine tip easier to use, wide variety of colors.
Elmers - Bold colors fat tip like pictured in the video.
Both brands are sold at Michael's
I would stay away from Sharpie pens as I have a feeling they will bleed and stain your leather.
Based on what Ive read on the 370z forums I would stick with MARVY UCHIDA pens or Elmers pens.
Uchida - Fine tip easier to use, wide variety of colors.
Elmers - Bold colors fat tip like pictured in the video.
Both brands are sold at Michael's
I would stay away from Sharpie pens as I have a feeling they will bleed and stain your leather.
