dyeing leather

jdal95

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what is the best way and best product to dye leather? I want to dye something that is tan to black. Any suggestions would be great
 
I used leatherique to dye grey seats black. First attempt to dye after the prep was to use a brush. Results were less then perfect,... streaks and bubbles. I then sanded down the first couple of coats and applied the dye with an HVLP paint sprayer. With the sprayer you can't tell the difference between the dyed seats and stock. If you do plan to dye, by all means spray it on its faster, and the results are perfect. I suppose even a $40.00 airbrush would work, but if you have a compressor go with a HVLP spray gun.
 
check out leather magic too- I think the same basic stuff as leatherique but in smaller quantities.. If you use an airbrush- get an external mix type- a paasche h should do it.. The leather magic kit comes with an atomizer.

Here's my use of it on my audi--other thread..
 
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