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Description

Have you ever used a product that claims to be a dye to recolor vinyl or plastics and found that it peeled, cracked or chipped off?

Most professionals and do-it-yourselfers have run into this problem at one time or another.
Varikote is GUARANTEED not to peel crack or flake off and has been approved by OEM manufacturers in the automotive and marine industry.

Features:
Varikote can completely change or restore the color of vinyl and soft plastics
Easy to apply (Sprayed on)
Rapid drying (5 to 10 minutes between coats)
Penetrates into the surface and bonds itself to the molecules changing the pigmentation.
Is a dye and not paint
Guaranteed not to crack, peel or chip off
Permanent and color fast
Leaves the original grain pattern intact and visible
Leaves surface looking original and not painted
Manufactured using the highest quality UV resistant pigments available
Non toxic
Does not contain cadmium, zinc, formaldehyde or isocyanates
Make sure you apply Plastic Care 707 sealer and conditioner 24 hours later to seal the dye and condition the surface.

Note: To color vinyl windows (PVC windows, doors, etc.) please use our product Varibond.

We can mix and match almost any color you need. Special color matching is available in aerosols, quarts, gallons, 5 gallon pails and 50 gallon drums. If the color you want is not on the RAL color chart you can send us a sample of the color and we will match it for you.
If you want a special color match in aerosols and it is not one of the 14 standard colors we have on the chart below then the minimum quantity is 6 aerosols per color.

Please note there is a $40 custom color mixing charge.
Approximate coverage in square Feet
1 gallon = 120 sf, 1 quart = 30 sf, 1 pint =15 sf, and 1 aerosol = 5 sf

Color Chart

Application Instructions

Application instructions for Vinyl Dye/Paint

Applications:

All vinyl, carpet and soft plastics items. Car seats, boats seats, door panels,
trim, dashes, vinyl roof tops, arm rests, steering wheels, shoes, vinyl
garments, vinyl shoes, sofas and stools in bars and much more.

Application Procedure:

1) Clean surface well with a Parakleen or lacquer thinner for vinyl, and other
soft plastics to remove all dirt, grease and silicones. (Some plastics will
melt if you use lacquer thinner so please test on a small corner first to be
sure before using lacquer thinner to clean all surfaces).

2) Test to see if surface is clean
by applying masking tape to the surface. If the tape comes off too easily then
surface is still not clean. If tape comes off with some resistance then you
know surface is clean.

3) Allow surface to dry before
spraying and mask areas not to be sprayed.

4) Special note: If spraying hard
plastics surfaces made out of polypropylene, TPO or EPDM spray from about 6 to
8 inches away 1 very light even coat of Plastikprep (Adhesion promoter for hard
plastics) on to surface and let dry for 2 to 5 minutes. Make sure can of
Plastikprep is well stirred before putting it in the spray equipment and then
clean spray equipment.

5) Stir the can of Varikote well
before putting it in the cleaned spray equipment.

6) Set spray gun to a maximum
pressure of 25-30 psi. (Clean spray equipment with ordinary gun cleaner after
use)

7) Before applying try out on a
small test area first.

8) Spray from about 4 to 6 inches
away in slow even strokes. Apply in mist coats (2 to 4 coats depending upon
color). Allow 10 to 15 minutes between coats for drying. Do not attempt to
cover in one coat or apply in thick coats (this could cause solvent trap which
would prevent a proper cure)

9) When Varikote is completely dry
(24 hours later) apply Plastic Care 707 on all vinyl, rubber and plastics
surfaces to seal the color in and give the surface a new look finish.

FAQ

Q: Will VARIKOTE peel, crack or chip off?
A: No, VARIKOTE is a dye & actually penetrates the surface, whereas paints sit on top & can crack or chip off. VARIKOTE restores surfaces to look and feel like new.

Q: Is VARIKOTE colourfast? If I dye my seats will the colour come off on my clothes?
A: VARIKOTE is colourfast. It will not come off or stain your clothes once the colour sets. (It takes about 45 minutes to set after the last coat has been applied)

Q: Is VARIKOTE UV stable?
A: Yes, VARIKOTE has UV protection & will not fade for 3 to 5 years.

Q: Do I need to prepare the surface before applying VARIKOTE?
A: Yes, The surface needs to be cleaned with lacquer thinner, MEK or MIBK to remove any silicones, oils, or grease before applying VARIKOTE. This allows VARIKOTE to penetrate the surface & bond to the surface for a lasting finish.

Q: Is VARIKOTE waterproof ?
A: Yes, VARIKOTE is waterproof and will not bleed or come off when I clean the surface with soap and water.

Q: Can I brush VARIKOTE on?
A: No, VARIKOTE must be sprayed on. If applied with a brush it will leave streaks and the surface will look painted and not dyed.

Q: Can I colour the carpets in my car with VARIKOTE?
A: Yes you can colour the carpets in your car with VARIKOTE but you need to brush the carpet in between coats with a metal brush to make it soft again.

Q: Can I colour my plastic surfaces with VARIKOTE?
A: Yes, you can colour soft plastic surfaces with VARIKOTE. For hard plastic surfaces you must first apply our polyprep primer and then spray the hard plastic surface with VARIKOTE. Our polyprep primer acts as an adhesion promoter on hard plastic surfaces.

Q: Can I colour my seat belts with VARIKOTE?
A: Yes, but due to the constant friction between the belt and the attachment it will wear off sooner. It will however not crack peel of chip off, nor will it come off on to your clothes.

Q: Can I recolour my car’s vinyl roof with VARIKOTE?
A: Yes, you can and VARIKOTE being colour fast and waterproof will not come off.

Q: Can I recolour my steering wheel with VARIKOTE?
A: Yes, as long the steering wheel is covered with vinyl, leather or plastic.

Q: Will my surface look shiny after I have applied VARIKOTE?
A: No, VARIKOTE has a semi gloss finish just like new vinyl.

Q: Can I get VARIKOTE in a shiny finish?
A: Yes, we have a clear colour in VARIKOTE which when sprayed on to the colour you have applied will give it a more shiny look.

Q: Can I get it to look flat like some new leathers?
A: Yes. We have a matting gel but this is available only when we prepare special colour matches for you.

Q: Is VARIKOTE available in aerosols?
A: Only a few colours are still available in aerosols. Please call for exact colours.

Q: What is the minimum quantity for a special colour match?
A: 1 litre is the minimum for a special colour match.

Q: What is the coverage with 1 aerosol and 1 litre?
A: With 1 aerosol you can colour a dash, or a door panel or 1 bucket seat. With 1 litre you can do an average car interior. If you are changing from a dark to a very light colour you will need a little more.

Q: How do I get a colour match?
A: Just send us a swatch of the colour you want ( 1” by 1”). If you want to match the original colour then it is best to get a piece from under the seat where the sun has not faded it.

Q: Can you match metallic colours?
A: Yes we can match metallic colours

Q: After applying VARIKOTE do I need to apply “Armour All “ or anything else to protect the surface?
A: Yes, We recommend products that are free of silicones and that do not leave the surface shiny, sticky or greasy. Plastic Care 707 (a product manufactured in Germany) does a great job. It cleans, protects and rejuvenates all vinyl, plastic and rubber surfaces. For leather surfaces we recommend “Lederbalsam”, another German product which is made out of natural bees wax and allows leather to breathe. For more details on these products please check out our web site.

Q: How soon can I get a colour match?
A: Once we receive the sample swatch we can match the colour within 48 hours.

Q: How long will it take me to receive the order once you have matched the colour?
A: Depending on where you live it takes anywhere from 2 to 7 business days for us to courier the order to you.

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