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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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I need a very specific color suede. Im pretty picky about colors matching.
Anyone know any places that will make a custom color suede?
trust me ive searched. Ive been looking for about a year and there is absolutely nothing on the market that fits my needs.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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What color suede are you looking for?
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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its a secret probably....

only my guess because he won't tell us what his plans are for his new car..lol

can't help you out man...
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its gotta be a certain shade of green.
trust me. ive been looking for a year.
NOBODY makes this color, ive ordered 20+ samples from all over and nothing is the right shade.
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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distinctivefabric.com? maybe?
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nope.
already got samples from them.
no good.
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damn it
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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lol, im tellin you.
ive searched high and low.
im gonna have to find a company that can dye it the color i want or something.

i PMed iKona a while back because he had some custom chestnut color, i just asked him where he got it from, and of course...i got no response.
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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What kind of green?? dark, light, bluish green, lime green?? just so I know if I find something close..
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This guy shows to use Rit liquid die and he made his own colors... http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/...101/index.html

It would probably take a while experimenting with all the different colors, to make your shade of green..... Also I don't know if that stuff works on suede...
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its a bright lime green.
not the kiwi passion color that they sell eveywhere. ive got samples and thats no good either.

i dont feel like all the hassle of trying to dye suede myself.
id much rather find an experienced fabric shop and just pay them to do the job.
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