dyed leather from black to E46 M3 cinnamon - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

spool twice · 12-09-2012, 11:53 AM

I have a blog going on in the picture gallery section of the forums, but thought I'd share it here too:

Parts needed:
2000 grit sandpaper
Leatherique dye (32oz) or Leatherique kit #4
Graco 3900 HVLP paint gun

Pictures are in this order:
1) Prep
2) 1st coat
3) 2nd coat
4) final coat

And yes, this will last for at least 2 years from my previous dye job with my E46 M3 before I traded it in
Yes, the surface feels like real leather
Yes, it retains the OEM leather smell
Yes, I would do it again if given to option

Slow_335i · 12-09-2012, 12:03 PM

Looks great

Glopez5 · 12-09-2012, 06:53 PM

what?! that looks good what was the sandpaper for?

spool twice · 12-09-2012, 07:25 PM

Its to wet sand the shine out when finished and to remove dye during prep

mikeyraw215 · 12-11-2012, 05:22 PM

Damn that's hot. I have the gray leather and always wondered how it would look darker gray......

spool twice · 12-14-2012, 06:53 AM

Cinnamon would look great on any gray exterior

Thanks guys, I keep getting compliments on my seats @ work, even though they are only half installed and missing some pieces. They really do look and feel OEM, i would recommend this project.

TigOn. · 12-14-2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spool twice

Cinnamon would look great on any gray exterior

Thanks guys, I keep getting compliments on my seats @ work, even though they are only half installed and missing some pieces. They really do look and feel OEM, i would recommend this project.

Awesome!, do you have a link for a diy?

R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N · 12-14-2012, 09:46 AM

where did you get the paint gun from?

teleopti · 12-14-2012, 11:44 AM

i would be so scared to try this. how much would you charge for this? Looks PURTY GOOD!

spool twice · 12-15-2012, 01:12 PM

-paint gun is from lowes. It's a GRACO 3900 HVLP for $149.99

-DIY is easy http://leatherique.com/do_it_your_se...e_leather.html

-I don't want the liability of accidentally messing up another persons seats so I'd rather not do this for anyone.

BoostAddict · 12-17-2012, 11:45 AM

Wow that came out awesome

bumere90 · 12-17-2012, 03:01 PM

Piece of cake, check this out
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=725670

spool twice · 12-17-2012, 04:20 PM

Thanks guys...its an easy diy...just time consuming

OrlandoBimmer · 12-17-2012, 05:10 PM

Can you post pictures of the finished job? I mean, already installed?

spool twice · 12-17-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggms16

Can you post pictures of the finished job? I mean, already installed?

definitely,

excuse the "dirty" (for space gray) car, it was raining all of last week. I'm not 100% done yet, I still need to do the door skins and rear arm rest, which is why I don't have more 'done' pictures.

OrlandoBimmer · 12-17-2012, 06:52 PM

looks sick... How can I order that color?

OrlandoBimmer · 12-17-2012, 06:57 PM

This is one of the most impressive diy I've seen

spool twice · 12-17-2012, 07:16 PM

yes ladies and gents, thats parchment paper on the front seats, i don't want to risk the upper and lower portions of the front seat contacting each other when I fold the seats forward before it cures, otherwise it could be disastrous.

spool twice · 12-17-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggms16

looks sick... How can I order that color?

www.leatherique.com color code BMW cinnamon 2092. You can actually order just about any interior color so long as you have the color code and manufacture. I may redo it in a more racy color if I grow tired of the burn't orange look of cinnamon 2092 (there are two styles of BMW cinnamon, one's saddle/orange, the other one is a dark tan/brown)

tphaeng · 12-17-2012, 09:20 PM

Time to do the lower front dash portion. Thatd be sick

OrlandoBimmer · 12-17-2012, 10:46 PM

Alright, and how long will it take to cure?
can you paint door panels also?

werke-t · 12-17-2012, 10:52 PM

Very nice job, i have always been a huge fan of cinnamon interior, had it oem on my lsb e46 m3

Also I just moved back to sarasota, can you recommend any indy shops in the area for maintenance work?

Thanks

12-09-2012, 11:53 AM	#1
spool twice Rainbow Racer Drives: e92 N54 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 885 iTrader: (6)	dyed leather from black to E46 M3 cinnamon I have a blog going on in the picture gallery section of the forums, but thought I'd share it here too: Parts needed: 2000 grit sandpaper Leatherique dye (32oz) or Leatherique kit #4 Graco 3900 HVLP paint gun Pictures are in this order: 1) Prep 2) 1st coat 3) 2nd coat 4) final coat And yes, this will last for at least 2 years from my previous dye job with my E46 M3 before I traded it in Yes, the surface feels like real leather Yes, it retains the OEM leather smell Yes, I would do it again if given to option Attached Images __________________ Loe P. E90 LCI M3 7-DCT Interlagos Blue/Novillo Silver sold E92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Cinnamon interior JB4-E50, DCI, Meth 12.6@115mph sold E46 M3 6MT Black / Black
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12-09-2012, 12:03 PM	#2
Slow_335i Daily Driven! Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Peoria IL Posts: 2,429 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [3.32]	Looks great __________________

12-09-2012, 06:53 PM	#3
Glopez5 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 216 iTrader: (1)	what?! that looks good what was the sandpaper for? __________________ 07 E92 335i -BSM- Sport- iDrive- Premium- Cold Weather- Aero Lip- M3 Trunk Lip- Injen Dual Cone- Akebono Ceramic Pads- H&R Sport -JB4 - Avant Garde M310- Alpine TypeR 10''- Alpine MRP-M500 Amp

12-11-2012, 05:22 PM	#5
mikeyraw215 Captain Drives: 2006 bmw 325i (e90) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philly to orlando Posts: 661 iTrader: (0)	Damn that's hot. I have the gray leather and always wondered how it would look darker gray...... __________________ *TEAM SKAR AUDIO* * H&R Race Springs * VOSSEN VVS078 SG painted lip & satin black center * Matte black kidney grill * gloss black vinyl roof

12-14-2012, 06:53 AM	#6
spool twice Rainbow Racer Drives: e92 N54 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 885 iTrader: (6)	Cinnamon would look great on any gray exterior Thanks guys, I keep getting compliments on my seats @ work, even though they are only half installed and missing some pieces. They really do look and feel OEM, i would recommend this project. __________________ Loe P. E90 LCI M3 7-DCT Interlagos Blue/Novillo Silver sold E92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Cinnamon interior JB4-E50, DCI, Meth 12.6@115mph sold E46 M3 6MT Black / Black

12-09-2012, 07:25 PM	#4
spool twice Rainbow Racer Drives: e92 N54 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 885 iTrader: (6)	Its to wet sand the shine out when finished and to remove dye during prep __________________ Loe P. E90 LCI M3 7-DCT Interlagos Blue/Novillo Silver sold E92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Cinnamon interior JB4-E50, DCI, Meth 12.6@115mph sold E46 M3 6MT Black / Black

12-14-2012, 09:46 AM	#8
R 4 5 T 4 M 4 N I bleed alpine white. Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 2,026 iTrader: (12)	where did you get the paint gun from?

12-14-2012, 11:44 AM	#9
teleopti Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 07 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,947 iTrader: (2)	i would be so scared to try this. how much would you charge for this? Looks PURTY GOOD! __________________ http://www.floridabimmer.com

12-15-2012, 01:12 PM	#10
spool twice Rainbow Racer Drives: e92 N54 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 885 iTrader: (6)	-paint gun is from lowes. It's a GRACO 3900 HVLP for $149.99 -DIY is easy http://leatherique.com/do_it_your_se...e_leather.html -I don't want the liability of accidentally messing up another persons seats so I'd rather not do this for anyone. __________________ Loe P. E90 LCI M3 7-DCT Interlagos Blue/Novillo Silver sold E92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Cinnamon interior JB4-E50, DCI, Meth 12.6@115mph sold E46 M3 6MT Black / Black

12-17-2012, 11:45 AM	#11
BoostAddict Captain Drives: SGM 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 690 iTrader: (4)	Wow that came out awesome __________________ 2008 335i 1997 Jetta tdi 2004.5 350z 475whp 505wtq sold 2000 BMW 323i sold My MKIII Jetta Build

12-17-2012, 03:01 PM	#12
bumere90 Grozniy Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 2,307 iTrader: (11)	Piece of cake, check this out http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=725670

12-17-2012, 04:20 PM	#13
spool twice Rainbow Racer Drives: e92 N54 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 885 iTrader: (6)	Thanks guys...its an easy diy...just time consuming __________________ Loe P. E90 LCI M3 7-DCT Interlagos Blue/Novillo Silver sold E92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Cinnamon interior JB4-E50, DCI, Meth 12.6@115mph sold E46 M3 6MT Black / Black

12-17-2012, 05:10 PM	#14
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Can you post pictures of the finished job? I mean, already installed?

12-17-2012, 06:52 PM	#16
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	looks sick... How can I order that color?

12-17-2012, 06:57 PM	#17
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	This is one of the most impressive diy I've seen

12-17-2012, 07:16 PM	#18
spool twice Rainbow Racer Drives: e92 N54 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 885 iTrader: (6)	yes ladies and gents, thats parchment paper on the front seats, i don't want to risk the upper and lower portions of the front seat contacting each other when I fold the seats forward before it cures, otherwise it could be disastrous. Attached Images __________________ Loe P. E90 LCI M3 7-DCT Interlagos Blue/Novillo Silver sold E92 335i 6MT Space Gray/Cinnamon interior JB4-E50, DCI, Meth 12.6@115mph sold E46 M3 6MT Black / Black

12-17-2012, 09:20 PM	#20
tphaeng Captain Drives: derrrty Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 654 iTrader: (3)	Time to do the lower front dash portion. Thatd be sick

12-17-2012, 10:46 PM	#21
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Alright, and how long will it take to cure? can you paint door panels also?

12-17-2012, 10:52 PM	#22
werke-t Lieutenant Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 587 iTrader: (4)	Very nice job, i have always been a huge fan of cinnamon interior, had it oem on my lsb e46 m3 Also I just moved back to sarasota, can you recommend any indy shops in the area for maintenance work? Thanks __________________ PROcede Rev2 - //HPF FMIC - Vishnu DCI - Vishnu PWM - ActiveAutowerke Downpipes - 360° Forged Mesh 8's - OSS Blackouts - M-Sport

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