Leather Dye Pro – FAQ

Q. How many coats are required?

A. This varies depending on the thickness of the leather you are dying.

Without diluting the dye, on average one or two coats should be enough to ensure good colour coverage is achieved. You can apply further coats, allowing to dry before applying the next until you are happy with the colour.

If you dilute the dye with Dye Reducer, the number of coats will vary depending on how much it has been diluted by.

It is important to always buff the leather with a dry cloth to remove any excess dye before proceeding to the finishing stage.

Q. What is the difference between Leather Dye and Leather Dye Pro?

A. The Dye Pro is alcohol based, therefore it has a quicker drying time, and will give faster penetration. This is because the alcohol opens the pores of the leather, allowing the dye to soak in quicker.

The Leather Dye is water based and so is environmentally friendly. You will still achieve great penetration with this product, however, it will take slightly longer to dry.

Q. The colour is too bright for my liking, can this be made duller or weaker?

A. Yes, if the colour is too bright for your project, you can use Dye Reducer to weaken/ lighten the dye. This can be mixed at any ratio (only when used to weaken or dilute your dye) to reach your desired colour. As this dilutes the dye, additional coats may be required in order to achieve your colour.

Q. The dye is drying patchy, is there a way to overcome this?

A. Yes, mixing the Dye with Dye Reducer at a ratio of 1:1 will reduce the strength of the dye, and so reduce the amount of dye being absorbed into areas of the leather when you rub it in. Using this method you’ll apply several lighter coats of the dye mixture, but it will help reduce the patchiness of the leather when it dried.

The best way to achieve an even coverage of dye is to apply it to the leather using an airbrush, as this will ensure an even amount of dye is applied to every part of the leather.