>>> Do you think I should get it for the blue Chanel instead?
Are you asking about color redyeing as well for your Chanel bag?
>>> Yes I am. I'm wondering which is "less risky" to do or if I should even attempt to retouch my bag?
My recommendation of a topcoat refinishing is less risky of you messing during the redyeing process.
It is easier to recolor “opaque” coloring just like your Burberry wallet.
What you see is what you get as the color covers up by layers you get the original color.
Working with “transparent” aniline color is just like painting with water coloring versus oil color.
It will produce a range of color intensity and eventually almost black while the beginning is always very light and pale.
Thus re-dyeing black or dark colors is easier then controlling the light to medium range.
One solution for light and medium range coloring is to cut or dilute the concentrated dyestuff from going too dark in your case would be Navy-Blue and using distilled water for “staining” Aniline-21 or Aniline-76Clear for “coating” Aniline-76 at a 25%, 50% or 75% mixed to control the light to medium range color to match existing color.
Originally this leather is dyed with “staining” dyestuff like Aniline-21 then topcoated and because of the existing topcoat that impede staining again it seldom achieve the best appearance.
Thus we introduce the “coating” Aniline-76 that will coats over existing topcoat without a problem.
It is a compromise from staining to coating to achieve an even appearance with the plus point that the leather becomes less absorbent from soiling and produces a better gloss or satin effect to it.
This coating system also smooth out any abrasion with Adhesor-73 prior to Aniline-76 and AnilineTop-76G/S.
>>> Based on the pictures and my description, do you think there's a need to redye my bag?
It depends on how critical we scrutinize it.
When you look at the stitching you will see the leather pales in comparison.
And when compare with the lining again there is color intensity difference.
Note that aniline dyestuff will eventually fades, however beneath the surface dyestuff may be activate with Hydrator-3.3 just like adding hot water to our tea or coffee.
Depends on original dyeing in most cases color are return to the surface.
Color intensity also diminishes with the loss of an equivalent Fatliquor-5.0 (an emulsion ionic charged fat and oil) and replenishing up to 14% fatliquor content level will contribute to the color intensity.
And lastly AnilineTop-21/76G will magnify and amplify the color intensity as well with a little testing on hidden areas to evaluate how much intensity of coloring is necessary.
Tips:
When redyeing is desired and no intention to strip the existing topcoat Adhesor-73 > Aniline-76 > AnilineTop-76G is recommended.
Roger Koh
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