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anothercog
03-03-2011, 12:51 PM
I have a light tan barcalounger leather chair that I would love to darken slightly... is it possible to antique leather that has been finished and sealed? what would I use?

Roger Koh
03-04-2011, 03:14 PM
Yes! It is possible to antique leather over sealed finish leather.

You would need a product like this:


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Leather Doctor® Antique-27
It’s for creating a two-tone or an old English leather antique effect.
This is an aqueous secondary antique translucent color effect.
It’s also being used in the finer translucent semi-aniline effect.
Standard colors available in Black-715, Chestnut-721, Burgundy-711 & Tan-701.
Instruction:
1] Shake well before application
2] Reduce shade - add Clear-777
3] Ensure adhesion – apply Adhesor-73 prior to application.
4] Pad or spray to create the desired finish.
5] Blow dry in between coats until desired result is achieved.
6] Topcoat protection - use Topcoat Aniline-79, Pigment-56 or Micro-72 to match.

Show us some pictures, and we can discuss further how best to achieve your desired result.

Roger Koh
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