Hello! Most often a cotton, lint-free cloth can work great. T-shirt material can be excellent. White can be best as it'll show easily how much color is rubbing off, and when it's mostly picked up as much as it can (and cloth is still white after rubbing. And depending on the item (sometimes it takes a lot of buffing/rubbing), using a rotary tool or drill can make the job go faster. Just need to be cautious of the item, for example it might work well on a belt flat on a table, or for sturdy boots, might be too rough for a wallet or fine watch strap.
@internationalleatherclub hey thanks so much for the speedy response I did a knife sheath black like in my video shorts lol now it's rubbing off I wanted to buff before I wax it 😀 🙌🔥
Good explanation! For evening out an area that has a slight stain in a black faux leather car seat (all still black but you can see a stain line), would you recommend a solvent based dye, possibly with a satin top coat? Thank you!
Hello 😃 It would mainly depend on the type of faux leather it is. Many faux leathers are plastic-based and have a different material composition than the fiber structure in natural leather. With that difference, leather dyes might not work the same. For example, an all-plastic faux leather is likely very water resistant, maybe even water proof, and would not really allow any dye to penetrate into it. So that would be more of treating the surface and any wear type context. For the car seat, maybe try to determine if first there are any coatings on it that might have been worn off. And then determine the type of faux leather it is to know if it is porous, or has a consistent material composition throughout. That can help determine what to do for color blending (there are some products out there that can work well for that), and then what type of a protective coat can work, and ideally match the existing one (if there is one).
@@internationalleatherclub Thank you! Is there a test I could do, in an inconspicuous spot, to determine if a solvent based dye would be effective without first purchasing the dye itself?
@@DavidLPitman Hi, as to the dyes, each is a bit different (based on its formula), though in terms of how a solvent might affect that particular piece of material, it might be worth a test with some rubbing alcohol, or nail polish remover (stronger solvent), to see how the material reacts. These test solvents will likely be much stronger than any solvents in a dye, though it could help indicate if/how the material might respond to one. It might remove part of the coating (if it has some), or degrade the material or color itself, which could give some clues. Testing on scrap is great, though if there is none (most cars don't come with seat material swatches 😃) then yep, a tiny hidden or non-visible area might be worth a test. And if possible, if the seats are from a popular make/model of OEM seats, they might be searchable online to ID the precise material, and give some clues as to what they're made from.
Have you worked with the various other types of dyes used as inks, alcohol dyes, used for painting opposed to paint. I think they are alcohol based, I'm trying to find out more info on them.
@@JonRobinsonArt Hi, I've used several types of dyes, where in general dyes penetrate into the leather fibers, whereas paints usually sit on the surface, changing the color by adding a layer of pigment on top. Let me know what you might has seen or been thinking and I'll help as best I can!
@@JonRobinsonArt Ahh I see it I checked it out on Amazon, thanks for the name. I haven't tried that one. Knowing the ingredients/formula is often key. Popular manufacturers can generally be a little more reliable since we know more about the formulas and results, though there are all sorts of smaller/niche manufacturers that can make amazing things. I'll keep my ears open if I come across anything similar, always up to learn more about the options out there. Thanks
Could you review different type of antique finish as well and the top sealer as well. I often ruin the work on top sealer. Never get it quite right. Thanks.
Samples comparing results would nave made this a lot more useful
Hello 😃 For sure - this was more of a technical look, you might find this one helpful with comparisons: ruclips.net/video/Krk39hqDY_s/видео.html
Just the sort of information I needed. As a beginner it is pretty confusing. Thank you.
You're very welcome, thanks for the message. Always feel free to reach out with questions as you're learning, we'll be glad to help.
What do you use to "buff" the rub off with??? Any help would be greatly appreciated ✊️🔥✌️💚
Hello! Most often a cotton, lint-free cloth can work great. T-shirt material can be excellent.
White can be best as it'll show easily how much color is rubbing off, and when it's mostly picked up as much as it can (and cloth is still white after rubbing.
And depending on the item (sometimes it takes a lot of buffing/rubbing), using a rotary tool or drill can make the job go faster.
Just need to be cautious of the item, for example it might work well on a belt flat on a table, or for sturdy boots, might be too rough for a wallet or fine watch strap.
@internationalleatherclub hey thanks so much for the speedy response I did a knife sheath black like in my video shorts lol now it's rubbing off I wanted to buff before I wax it 😀 🙌🔥
@@Canadian_Craftsman Sounds like a fun project, good luck with it!!
I really like Renia black. I used an airbrush to apply it. It’s also an alcohol/oil if I understand correctly
We'll have to try more out with that brand. Do you find it has any unique pros/cons? Airbrushing sounds like an excellent technique to develop, too.
Great info; thank you!
You're very welcome, thanks for the message
Good explanation! For evening out an area that has a slight stain in a black faux leather car seat (all still black but you can see a stain line), would you recommend a solvent based dye, possibly with a satin top coat? Thank you!
Hello 😃 It would mainly depend on the type of faux leather it is. Many faux leathers are plastic-based and have a different material composition than the fiber structure in natural leather.
With that difference, leather dyes might not work the same. For example, an all-plastic faux leather is likely very water resistant, maybe even water proof, and would not really allow any dye to penetrate into it. So that would be more of treating the surface and any wear type context.
For the car seat, maybe try to determine if first there are any coatings on it that might have been worn off. And then determine the type of faux leather it is to know if it is porous, or has a consistent material composition throughout.
That can help determine what to do for color blending (there are some products out there that can work well for that), and then what type of a protective coat can work, and ideally match the existing one (if there is one).
@@internationalleatherclub Thank you! Is there a test I could do, in an inconspicuous spot, to determine if a solvent based dye would be effective without first purchasing the dye itself?
@@DavidLPitman Hi, as to the dyes, each is a bit different (based on its formula), though in terms of how a solvent might affect that particular piece of material, it might be worth a test with some rubbing alcohol, or nail polish remover (stronger solvent), to see how the material reacts.
These test solvents will likely be much stronger than any solvents in a dye, though it could help indicate if/how the material might respond to one.
It might remove part of the coating (if it has some), or degrade the material or color itself, which could give some clues.
Testing on scrap is great, though if there is none (most cars don't come with seat material swatches 😃) then yep, a tiny hidden or non-visible area might be worth a test.
And if possible, if the seats are from a popular make/model of OEM seats, they might be searchable online to ID the precise material, and give some clues as to what they're made from.
Have you worked with the various other types of dyes used as inks, alcohol dyes, used for painting opposed to paint. I think they are alcohol based, I'm trying to find out more info on them.
Hello 😃 Are you referring to the alcohol inks used for art (tiles, specialized paper, etc.)?
Or natural dyes?
@@JonRobinsonArt Hi, I've used several types of dyes, where in general dyes penetrate into the leather fibers, whereas paints usually sit on the surface, changing the color by adding a layer of pigment on top.
Let me know what you might has seen or been thinking and I'll help as best I can!
@internationalleatherclub
16 Colors 100ml Vegetable Leather Alcohol dye Leather Coloring Pigment Tanned Leather Manual Dyestuff
Amazon find, Generic though. I've seen professional grade, maybe Japanese and I can't remember the name.
@@JonRobinsonArt Ahh I see it I checked it out on Amazon, thanks for the name.
I haven't tried that one. Knowing the ingredients/formula is often key. Popular manufacturers can generally be a little more reliable since we know more about the formulas and results, though there are all sorts of smaller/niche manufacturers that can make amazing things.
I'll keep my ears open if I come across anything similar, always up to learn more about the options out there. Thanks
Excellent information video
Thanks for the support, glad it was helpful!
Could you review different type of antique finish as well and the top sealer as well. I often ruin the work on top sealer. Never get it quite right. Thanks.
Hello, yes! We have a few ideas planned to cover some leather finishes, sealers, etc. so they are on our list 👍 Thanks for sharing your suggestion
Cool ! Thanks for that !@@internationalleatherclub
What is the best dye, saphir?
Saphir makes some excellent quality products across their lines, Fiebings makes some really nice dyes, too