Kolorbond Vinylkote is a cross between a vinyl paint and a dye. It is the ideal product for refurbishing or changing the colour of vinyl and leather upholstery, uPVC and PVC, both in vehicles and on furniture. Performance and guarantees not valid without purchase and use of VinylKleen & VinylPrep.
Please note: Colours are sold in the nearest tin size but actual paint volume per tin may vary up to 10% depending on colour.
Kolorbond Vinylkote is a cross between a vinyl paint and a dye. It is the ideal product for refurbishing or changing the colour of vinyl and leather upholstery, uPVC and PVC, both in vehicles and on furniture. both in vehicles and on furniture. Vinylkote works in a unique and remarkable way. It actually penetrates the surface to the substrate, bonding itself to the molecules and changing the pigmentation. This means that, if applied correctly, it will not crack, peel or flake off. It is permanent and colour fast and because it is not simply a surface coating, even the grain of vinyl or leather is left intact and in perfect relief. Leather can be fed with hide food afterwards and will retain its familiar "leather" smell. Performance and guarantees not valid without purchase and use of VinylKleen & VinylPrep.
Vinylkote is used for:
Avoid re-upholstering
Widely used for restoring older and classic car interiors to their former glory, Vinylkote avoids the need for re-upholstery, this allows the retention of original materials, saves time and, of course, expense.
Re-colour leather
As a way of re-colouring older leather, vinyl seating, furnishings, vinyl roofs, door panels, dashboards, boot interiors and other interior trims, Vinylkote is simple to apply and very effective. It is both durable and weather resistant.
Simple application
Application could not be simpler. Thoroughly clean the surface to be coated to remove any dirt, grease, polishes and lacquers. Apply Vinylkote by spray, in fine coats, until the required finish is obtained. Conventional spray equipment may be used or Vinylkote can be supplied in aerosol cans.
One litre of Vinylkote covers approximately 4 square metres.
Pre-clean products (Vinylkleen & Vinylprep) are also available to ensure that good adhesion is obtained. Vinylprep ensures that protective lacquers are removed prior to application.
To allow Vinylkote to penetrate the substrate, it is important to apply it in "mist" coats. No attempt should be made to try and cover the article in one coat. Applying Vinylkote too thickly can result in solvent trapping which will leave the surface "tacky" for some time, and could prevent proper penetration.
Only 10 to 15 minutes need be allowed between mist coats if they have been applied correctly. The re-coloured item may be handled approximately 15 minutes later although full cure will take about 24 hours, dependent on temperature and conditions.
Thorough cleaning of the surface before applying Vinylkote. It is essential, to remove anything that may cause a barrier to the penetration.
Vinylkleen is a detergent based cleaner ideal for removing any grease, dirt or silicones from the surface.
In instances where the surface may previously have been painted or given a protective coating of lacquer (as is sometimes the case with the seats of convertible cars), Vinylprep should be used to remove this coating. A light application of Vinylprep will cause the surface of the vinyl to become "tacky." This is not normally a problem but is a good sign that when the Vinylkote is applied it will achieve good penetration.
Spraying Vinylkote
Using Vinylkote in one litre cans is an economical means of application, but it should be applied by spray gun as mentioned previously. Care should be taken to ensure that the gun is not held too closely to the surface. Apply in light mist coats
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 Bill kirk on 2023-01-29 15:27:27 | Question: Can Vinylkote be reapplied at any time with out any preparation, except vinyl Kleen ? Thanks |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: That is correct, Vinylkote only requires cleaning with Kolorbond VinylKleen before recoating provided that no lacquers or polishes have been used. If any polish has been used it will have to be removed with Kolorbond VinylPrep or in difficult cases with gun-wash containing toluene. | |
| Andrew Walters on 2022-12-29 12:49:01 | Question: Can it be applied by brush? And: My seats have vinyl side panels and a cloth centre panels. I Kolorbond Vinylcote suitable for use on the cloth part of the seats? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, this is for spray application only and is not suitable for application to cloth seats, this can be used on vinyl or leather. | |
| Andrew Webber on 2022-08-16 08:41:42 | Question: Hi, I'm considering your Vinylkote to refurbish a car vinyl roof. Unfortunately the vinyl roof has had some previous repairs using CT1 sealer / adhesive. The repairs are sound but do not exhibit the 'leather grain effect' texture of the vinyl. So questions are will the Vinylkote adhere to the CT1 repaired areas ? Will I be able to make a slightly textured surface into the Vinykote (eg with a small roller) before it completely dries so as to disguise the difference between the two existing surface finishes ? Thank you |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: We do not know the full chemical makeup of CT1 sealer but if it contains silicon it will not be suitable for painting. If it does not contain silicon it is possible that Vinylkote will adhere to it but this paint is applied in very thin coats which dry almost immediately and the final finish is less than 20 microns so it will not be possible to texture with a roller. We would recommend testing for compatibility and adhesion on a small area prior to full application. | |
| Gavin on 2022-07-27 13:43:57 | Question: Hi - would this be suitable for painting kitchen cupboard doors that are covered in paintable vinyl wrap ? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Unfortunately no, assuming the vinyl wrapped cupboards are clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the technical data sheet we can recommend Kolorbond uPVC Painting Kits. This can be mixed to many RAL, NCS or BS colours in a satin finish. | |
| Gareth thomas on 2022-02-10 20:51:06 | Question: Can this be used on plastic car interiors, such as dash boards and door cards? Is it hard wearing and scratch resistent? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Yes, assuming the plastics in question are UPVC or PVC, this hardwearing, it is used to refinish vehicle upholstery as well as vehicle hoods and trims. | |
| Howard on 2021-10-24 21:21:47 | Question: "Could this be used on shoes? (Leather and imitation leather) |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: This product can be applied to soft vinyl or soft leather substrates, this is normally used for refinishing seats upholstery, but assuming the shoes are leather or vinyl it will adhere. | |
| Paul Hassall on 2021-10-02 12:06:32 | Question: Do you need to thin the vinylkote paint and if so what ratio and which thinner would it need? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: This paint does not require thinning for application. | |
Kolorbond Vinylkote is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
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Kolorbond VinylPrep is a solvent based cleaner for use on soft vinyl before spraying with Vinylkote. VinylPrep removes contaminants including polishes and lacquers. The vinyl may feel a little tacky after cleaning with VinylPrep. This will help with the adhesion of the paint. You must always wear gloves when using this product. Take care;...
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