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How To - Change colour of gear gator stitching
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I thought i would show you howto change the color of the stitching
I used a bright red pen, when its got a shadow on it, it looks maroon, when the sun is shining it looks bright red.

Colors that would work great:

Red.
Yellow.
Black.
Light blue.
Bright green.
Orange.

You will need:
Red Sharpie.
Patience.

All you need to do is to use the sharpie as a brush rather than a pen and paint each individual stitch separately.
also i dot the pen in the needle hole between each stitch to make sure you dont miss any.

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#2
Look forward to seeing this for those that don't want to muck about you can get it off ebay

red stitch FITS VAUXHALL OPEL ASTRA J MK6 2009+ LEATHER GEAR GAITER | eBay
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Astra-J 2.0 CDTI S/S
Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#3
Have seen this in white which I want just don't know how to fit.
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#4
the cheapest and easy option is the fabric dylon marker you get real good results
it lasts a real long time
works real good on things like the gators but not recommended
on hard wearing areas like the steering wheel or seat bolsters
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pictures updated
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#6
Rusty2009 Wrote:Look forward to seeing this for those that don't want to muck about you can get it off ebay

red stitch FITS VAUXHALL OPEL ASTRA J MK6 2009+ LEATHER GEAR GAITER | eBay

It probably takes 5-10 mins, well worth saving £20 and the hassle of fitting a new one IMHO :P
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#7
Anyone got a link to a good pen that can be used to colour the heat gator stitching white?

Thanks
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Astra Energy 63 Plate 1.7 CDTI (150BHP)

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#8
Looks good but mine seams are black and i think that the result won't be so good...
Opel Astra J 1.3 ecoflex(ESSENTIA)
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#9
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001B2OK...ric+marker

Would this pen be okay for colouring the stiching white?
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Astra Energy 63 Plate 1.7 CDTI (150BHP)

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#10
You need a dylon fabric marker pen
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#11
Hmm there doesn't seem to be any dylon ones in white, just the one I posted above
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Astra Energy 63 Plate 1.7 CDTI (150BHP)

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#12
You can not dye the stitching white
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#13
Just buy an after market or origami cover or gear nob
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#14
Will add it to the list Wink haha. They're only £20 which ain't bad Smile
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Astra Energy 63 Plate 1.7 CDTI (150BHP)

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#15
Am currently in the process of doing this to my whole interior, half leather gtc interior. Will post some pics when done
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