Mix the finishes together to create the version that you’re after, using the guide above as a reference. Once mixed, test the finish on an inconspicuous are to make sure you’re happy with it. You can adjust it by adding more matt or gloss, as needed. If you’re unsure what finish you want, start with Satin and adjust as required from there The Leather Repair Paint is just as flexible, it has same colour coverage and quality of our Leather Colourant range, with the added benefit of sealing itself whilst it dries. I found with the method I adopted, the repairs took on the appearance of a crease, in my opinion this effect is perfect for well used leather. If applied correctly, the finish/colour provided by the kit can typically be expected to last as long as the original manufacturers finish would taking into account conditions and wear & tear. For syntheticleather, rub with a soft cloth to remove all dirt (washingup liquid can be used to help). Do not use a green scourer or rough side of sponge like you do for real leather items.

All in One Leather Dye - Red - The Scratch Doctor

After your leather is deglazed, you're ready to add color. We sell Fiebings dye, which is a penetrating alcohol-based leather dye. It doesn’t hurt to test the dye on a scrap piece to figure out how to achieve your desired color. Two coats right out of the bottle might do, while for others, adding a dye reducer to tone down the color may be preferable. Once you’ve figured out your preference, you can apply the dye. For leather, rub the surface to be dyed with the rough side of the included sponge to remove dirt, shoe creams and protectors that are on the leather which would prevent the correct application of the dye. We have 24 standard colours and hundreds of custom colours including many specific car interior colours. We also offer a colour matching service for an exact match to your leather item. Using the soft side of the included sponge, Gently rub the surface using an even circular movement until the sponge becomes almost dry. Once applied, our colourants and finishes are so tough, you will find it difficult to even scuff or scratch the leather!

What Is Vegetable-Tanned Leather?

Because the seating cushions and other areas come under more stress (wear & tear) it is important to prepare them. To do this it is best to rub them with the Leather Prep and an abrasive pad, this application removes the leather finish. A good way to apply this is to place two cotton wool balls on the abrasive pad and then wet them in prep, fold the abrasive pad over the balls and then use it to rub the leather. This way applies the prep in the correct and sparing way making the product last longer. A. Yes, in fact this is great for aniline leather as you are limiting the amount of surface coatings being applied which will help to keep the leather looking more natural and softer. To restore the original colour to non-absorbent leathers where more significant areas of fading or wear has occurred you should use the Leather Colourant Kit. It is the perfect solution for repairing scuffs, scratches and colour loss. If you need to restore a large item of leather (i.e. a full sofa or car interior) then we would recommend using our Leather Colourant Kit. However, the Leather Repair Paint can still be used for these larger jobs if you wish. It can easily be applied by sponge, brush or spray.

Leather Dyes | Leather Colourant | Leather Restoration

I have a specific colour I require for my project, can you provide this with the Leather Colourant Kit? The medium sized kit should be sufficient to re-colour larger areas such as an armchair or two car seats. Apply Easy Leather Dye directly to the synthetic leather (not on to the soft side of the sponge like you do for real leather).

What Are The Different Types Of Leather?

Fortunately, The Leather Colour Doctor has a range of professional-quality leather dyes that will restore your leather to like-new condition.