carpet dyeing free carpet for duster

Well my attempt at ritt dyeing the gold carpet didn't go as well as I had envisioned it. I knew not to get my hopes up. The carpet turned dark green with gold blotches. The pics are of the gold carpet pieces for the rear. The other is the failed attempt after leaving it for days to soak. I ended up going with a rattle can in a dark grey/black primer. I know not the correct method, but it actually looks good and really bonded well without leaving a crusty feel to it. I'll add that pic tomorrow when I can get a daylight picture.20170410_204527.jpg20170404_101651.jpg