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Old May 2, 2017 | 08:50 AM
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Has anyone tried painting or dying the nylon (I think) material found on bike bags, backpacks, etc.??


Mine used to be Black and the sun has faded it to a purplish color.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 09:10 AM
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I have never tried it, but I would be apprehensive about dying the bag. Most dyes are not "color fast" and will bleed causing staining on whatever may be in the bags.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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I would also like to change the color of my backpack from brown to black and ideas?

There has got to be some kind of nylon cover paint out there.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 09:33 AM
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http://www.fabricspraypaint.com/page...pholstery.html
This web page makes auto interior dye that may work.
 
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