Redyeing Leather Sofa and Recliner.

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Roger, we discussed this briefly last night.

Is your leather filler product compatible with your Aniline Dye product?

When I talked to the young guy at Leatherworld, he said the Aniline Dye they sell will not cover the areas of leather with leather filler because the filler is not porous and the dye can't sink into the filler material.

I have a number of scratched areas on the sofa and recliner that will have to be repaired with filler. Will I have the same problem described by the Leatherworld tech if I use your Aniline Dye and filler?

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[Roger Koh]

>>> Is your leather filler product compatible with your Aniline Dye product?

Yes, Stucco 90 a leather filler product
https://leatherdoctor.com/stucco-90/
is comparable with Aniline 21.

Leather Doctor produces 2 versions of aniline dye, Aniline 21 and Aniline 76.
Aniline 21 is a staining dye for deep staining . . .
https://leatherdoctor.com/aniline-21/
Aniline 76 is a coating dye for surface coating . . .
https://leatherdoctor.com/aniline-76/


>>> When I talked to the young guy at Leatherworld, he said the Aniline Dye they sell will not cover the areas of leather with leather filler because, the filler is not porous and the dye can't sink into the filler material.

Yes, similar when using Aniline 21. To cover or coat the surface Aniline 76 is recommended. Do a test on a clear plastic bottle, and Aniline 21 just run down, while Aniline 76 will coat the plastic bottle.


>>>I have a number of scratched areas on the sofa and recliner that will have be repaired with filler. Will I have the same problem described by the Leatherworld tech if I use your Aniline Dye and filler?

Mixed the filler with Aniline 21 to reduce the color difference, then coated with Aniline 76, sound logical?


Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor / Coach
web: www.leatherdoctor.com
forum: www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com
email: [email protected],
phone: 604 773 1878

[Roger Koh]

For your further readings and ask more questions.


https://leatherdoctor.com/aniline-le...ing-kit-a7-cl/

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Are there instructions on when I would use each kind of dye, Aniline 21 and 76 using the "option 3" process? How much Aniline 21 and 76 would I need for the sofa? Can you match a color if I can send a sample to you?

It sounds like it could be a complicated procedure to do this right.

[Roger Koh]

>>> Are there instructions on when I would use each kind of dye, Aniline 21

Here is a copy and paste for Aniline 21.

Note that some instructions may not apply in your situation.

Please ask specific questions and I will answer accordingly.


Aniline 21 a Staining Dye by Leather Doctor is a new generation water-based transparent staining dyestuff that is more lively and brilliant than most liquid dyes.

Aniline 21 provides superior light fastness and fade resistance than most standard liquid dyes formulated for redyeing absorbent aniline, nubuck, and suede.

People Also Ask:

What is the General Sequence for Redyeing Aniline Leather, nubuck or suede with Aniline 21?

A- Degreasing:

1* Degreaser 2.2 is used to remove the presence of body grease and oil, especially in those body contact areas.

2* Rinse 3.0 is used to remove suspended soiling.

3* Acidifier 2.0 is used to control bleeding.

B- Stain Removal:

1* Stains are removed accordingly, otherwise, the darkest stain becomes the lightest color choice just to camouflage it, especially working with transparent dyestuff the beauty of the grain and the blemishes both equally will show through.

C- Surface Wear and Abrasion Repair:

1* Adhesor 73 is used to smooth surface wear and abrasion by sight or by the feel of the hand.

D- Pre-inspection for Surface Tension:

1* Hydrator 3.3 is used to inspect for any surface tension, especially on heavily used areas.

E- Surface Soil Removal:

1- A leather eraser or Eraser 4 is used in addition to a horsehair brush to remove suspended dry soiling.

D- Dye Staining:

1- Aniline 21 staining can be applied with lint-free paper towels, plush, foam, or high-quality varnishing brushes; without surface contact airbrushing produces the best result.

2- Fast dry with an air blower and the surface is inspected for evenness or correction until satisfaction.

E- Leather Softening with Fatliquor-5.0

1- Hydrator 3.3 is used to relax the leather prior to fatliquoring.

2- Fatliquor 5.0 is used to replenish the leather with fat and oil for softness when the leather dries

C- Surface Wear and Abrasion Repair:

1* Adhesor 73 is used to smooth surface wear and abrasion by sight or by the feel of the hand.

F- Topcoating:

1* Aniline Top 21G is used to lock in the dyestuff from crocking and bleeding. A heavy duty version is to use Aniline Top 76G.

G- Non-Stick Protection:

1* Use Protector B'plus or Protector B.

What is the General Sequence of Re-dyeing for Nubuck and Suede with Aniline 21?

* The general sequence is similar with leather except for the brushes, erasers, and airbrushing accordingly.

*Nubuck - use a Nubuck Brush 2, Eraser-4, and Protector S'plus or Protector S.

*Nappa-Suede - use Suede Brush 2, Eraser 4, and Protector S'plus or Protector S.

*Split-Suede - use Split Brush 3 and or Eraser 5 and ProtectorW'plus or Protector W.

How to Airbrush Nubuck and Suede with Aniline 21?

1* Staining is done with airbrushing with better control for distributing dyestuff to produce the best result.

2* Set air pressure (80 to 100psi).

3* Adjust to cone-shaped spray.

4* Increase atomization and decrease feed.

5* Spray in a circular motion with deep brushing without saturation.

6* Repeat a section at a time and brush accordingly.

7* Brush again when dry for a “finger writing effect”.

8* Post-inspection with Hydrator 3.3

9* Hydrate and relaxed with Hydrator 3.3 before Fatliquor 50

10* Fatliquoring with Fatliquor-5.0

[Roger Koh]

Here is a copy and paste for Aniline 76.

Again more questions are welcome. . .

Aniline 76 a Coating Dye by Leather Doctor is a new-generation transparent surface coating dyestuff that provides superior light fastness and fade resistance.

Aniline 76 is a lively and brilliant surface coating dyestuff that has abilities to coat over existing staining dyestuff like Aniline 21 or existing finishes.



The picture example shows the color intensity level from top to bottom and the luster level from left to right with Aniline 76.

Related Product:

* Aniline 76 (Clear) is used to adjust the color intensity.

* Stripper 2.3 is used to strip existing finishes.

* Degreaser 2.2 is used to remove grease.

* Rinse 3.0 is used to rinse.

* Acidifier 2.0 is to control dye bleeding.

* Hydrator 3.3 is used to relax leather.

* Fatliquor 5.0 is used to soften leather when dry.

* Aniline Top 76G is used to seal the dyestuff.

* Protector B or Protector B Plus leather scent version is used to impart a non-stick, rub-resistant surface.

[scscomp]

Are there instructions on when I would use each kind of dye, Aniline 21 and 76 using the "option 3" process? How much Aniline 21 and 76 would I need for the sofa? Can you match a color if I can send a sample to you?

It sounds like it could be a complicated procedure to do this right.

Again, can you match a color if I send you a sample of it?