workingman Report post Posted October 30, 2009 This was a fun seat to do, It's on it's way to one of our army bases in Iraq. The solider has a 3/4 chopper he's scooting around on over there and wanted something fun and cool to add to it. Hope you enjoy. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted October 30, 2009 great carving love the seat David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted October 30, 2009 This was a fun seat to do, It's on it's way to one of our army bases in Iraq. The solider has a 3/4 chopper he's scooting around on over there and wanted something fun and cool to add to it. Hope you enjoy. Matt Well done, I love the design, well executed and great color....most of all a service man is showing some leather in Iraq!!!! Would love to know what kind of dye u used...the black is nicly matt!?! Again well done, I pull my hat! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
workingman Report post Posted October 30, 2009 Well done, I love the design, well executed and great color....most of all a service man is showing some leather in Iraq!!!! Would love to know what kind of dye u used...the black is nicly matt!?! Again well done, I pull my hat! James Thanks for the compliment! I use fiebing's oil dye, It did take time to get it to look right thou. black is hard to do i think . I typically put two coats on right away and let it sit for about 24hrs, then take it out in the sun to find what I call blue spots. then I hit the blue spots once and then once more over the whole thing again. That usually gives me a good looking black. Hope that helped Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted October 31, 2009 Great looking seat. On the black I agree it is a pain, plus then you have to worry about rub off as well atleast I do. One thing I found was that vinegaroon can be painted on then once its done its deed a quick coat of black over that makes for outstanding color (that is if the vinegaroon doesnt do the job). Its harder to use when the whole project isnt black though. Still I have gotten away with doing some painting with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveT Report post Posted October 31, 2009 One trick to getting a good rich black is to dye the area dark brown first. As you've found, black dye is bluish in color. The dark brown is a redish tone and the combination makes a deep rich black. Dave T. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted October 31, 2009 One trick to getting a good rich black is to dye the area dark brown first. As you've found, black dye is bluish in color. The dark brown is a redish tone and the combination makes a deep rich black. Dave T. Wow, nice thought...I need to remember this trick, makes sense!! I always have trouble with my black seats getting to shiny...??!! This monkey wrench seat looks rather matt??? thanks for the tip!! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted November 1, 2009 Great design and carving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kustomizer Report post Posted November 11, 2009 Great Looking Seat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
