dyeing an extremely waterproof black raincoat


Name: Grant
Message: Hello,
I have a black raincoat, that is extremely waterproof, I'm not sure what the exterior fabric is but there are a few rips and slight wear spots on the jacket that are turning white. I was wondering if knew what kind of dye I would use to turn these areas black again. Thank You
PS I was not able to find a tag on the jacket noting the materials used, therefore I was hoping you would know the general fabric used 

Sorry. No fabric that is "extremely waterproof" can be dyed at home. The coatings used to repel water also repel dye. Even paint is unlikely to stick.

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Posted: Saturday - November 05, 2005 at 10:48 AM          

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