So the more balm you apply the darker the leather becomes this is why you are able to achieve varying shades of a color.
Can you change color leather furniture.
There are many great sources for leather furniture dye just be sure to use a professional and reputable source and not an as seen on tv type of product.
Learn about the different types of materials and the differences between dyes and finishes.
However bonded faux or polyurethane pu leather resist all coatings including their own and should not be color changed.
Combine colors if you can t find a dye in the exact shade you are looking for.
It will not crack peel or flake.
This procedure requires complete stripping and the result is delicate concerning the uniform aspect of the colour.
We do a dramatic color change on this vinyl couch using water based rub n restore a sponge and a hair dryer.
You can easily dye a light leather to look darker but making a dark leather couch look lighter is more difficult.
Changing the colour of a leather sofa can be delicate.
It depends on the original colour and on the colour you want to obtain.
We ve helped folks all over the world restore or change the color of their leather sofas.
Decide on the desired color for your leather furniture.
Well it is possible to completely refinish and change the color of leather sofas chairs or car seats whatever the case may be and completely cover over the original color.
However to produce a finished project that truly looks like you just bought new furniture the project must be completed in a specific sequence using the proper products.
Avoid dying a black or very dark couch a light color.
For medium dark colors expect to apply more layers of dye.
From a light to dark shade.
The leather colorant kit used in this guide can be used to change the color of all leather vinyl plastic pvc leather cloth car interiors.
This photo shows a seat cushion we will be changing from beige to maroon.
The new color of your sofa will not stain clothing.
Whether you want to re dye it the original color or perhaps change the color to a different hue the choice is yours.
Each color as you can see is split into three shades this is to indicate that each color balm works on those different shades of the color i e.
Black to white or white to black with just as successful results.
Yes you can color change leather or vinyl with rub n restore.
It may take a little elbow grease and a saturday afternoon but we are confident that you will succeed.
Updated version of this video with corrected.
You can find leather dye at a specialty leather shop at some craft stores or online.