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The Unsettler
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lantanna TX
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Dyeing Leather
So I've got this stupid expensive really nice 3 piece leather couch.
The set is in an East exposure room with pretty much a wall of floor to ceiling windows 30 ft high. Needless to say it faded the couches. We installed screens a few years back when we first noticed the damage but the appearance of them still bugs me. Had a guy in a while back to give me an estimate on fixing them and for what he wanted I could have just bought a new set. Got the expected "well this set has a rare mufongo infused leather that is cured using the urine of 100 virgins in an underground salt mine" I also have 4 cats with all their claws who tend to leave evidence of their presence which does not bug me terribly since the style of the couch is distressed to begin with. So brain trust. What do I have to lose by getting some dye and having at it? Could I screw this up? Looking to get back to the medium / dark mocha.  
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11-12-2016, 06:54 AM
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You are going to risk losing the patina.....
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11-12-2016, 07:21 AM
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One of the P.o's dyed the seats in the 928 from maroon to grey. Did not even notice until I sold them. I would dye them if your ocd is kicking in too much. Nothing really to lose.
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11-12-2016, 07:28 AM
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My parents have widows about the same height. Sun faded my mom's piano. While the piano was out being refinished, they had the windows tinted. Not dark, but with a UV blocker. Piano has been fine ever since.
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11-12-2016, 06:15 PM
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Has not gotten worse since but the damage was already done. It's one of those things that happens slowly over time so you don't notice it while it's happening till one day you're like   
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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So I'm looking for a dye that lets the leather show.
Think staining wood vs painting it. Any recommendations?
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
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Leatherique makes some really good leather dye kits, I have used them on seats with excellent results. Also the best oil and cleaner that I have ever used.
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