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Re-dyeing/Overdyeing Faded Mats
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It is possible to extend the life of faded/obsolete/discolored nylon mats by using the
following dye formula. The best over dye color to use is Charcoal (Black) because it covers all
nylon mat colors. It also produces the most consistent finished mat color. Other colors are
essentially touch up colors.
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| Dye Kit |
To Overdye/Redye
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| Charcoal
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Any color
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| Red
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Red/Black,
Solid Red
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| Brown
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Browntone
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| Navy
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Navy, Silver,
Grey, Platinum
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| Slate
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Slate,
Silver, Grey, Platinum
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| Solid Blue |
Solid Blue |
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Dye kits contain all necessary materials to
overdye/touch up 200 lbs. of mats. For larger
capacity wash wheels, multiple kits must be used. Dye kits only work on mats made with nylon yarn.
Results from dye kits will vary depending upon shades of mats being redyed. Mountville cannot accept
responsibility for replacement of mats due to off shade results.
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Overdyeing Instructions
We recommend the following procedure to restore old mats to a good washfast shade.
- In a bucket add one (1) kit of powdered dye to 2-3 gallons of hot water. Mix well.
If your equipment does not allow adding dye as a liquid, you may add the powdered dye mix to the wash wheel before loading the washer with mats. Be certain drain valve is in the closed position.
- Load 100 lbs, 200 lbs, or 400 lbs. of mats. Mats should be very clean to insure proper dyeing results. If necessary, clean mats using a high pH detergent at 140?F. Thoroughly rinse.
- Fill washer with cold water to low medium water level - level will depend upon quantity of mats being dyed.
- Add all of the pre-mixed dye to the washer.
All dyes should be added while washwheel is running toward operator. Run for 3-4 minutes.
- Add steam to raise water temperature to 190? - 195?F over a 20-minute period. Run for 15 minutes. Maintain temperature at 190? - 195?F.
- Dump bath and rinse in 140?F water for 3 minutes.
- Rinse in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Extract and dry mats using normal
procedures.
- When overdyeing logo mats, it may be necessary to use extra dye kits to cover logo colors.
Caution: Mats that have been overdyed should not be washed with Solution Dyed Nylon mats, as the Solution Dyed mats are likely to pick up color from the overdyed mats.
Should you require additional information or if Mountville can be of
further assistance, please call us at 1-800-241-5549 or 1-706-882-2961.
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