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Roger,
We need to restore this faded sofa and loveseat. It is very faded but in great condition other than fading. What dye will we need and the procedure to restore it?
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6-12 A 9' loose back sofa
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6-12 B Love seat
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6-12C Close up of faded arm
>>> What dye will we need?
To replicate the original dyeing process, this is the recommendation:
A1- Deep staining the suede structure, use Suede-17 (transparent dyestuff).
A2- Dye fixing dyestuff from bleeding with Acidifier-2.0.
Inspect to scrutinize satisfaction, otherwise option is to:
A3- Apply an opaque dyestuff like Suede-39 to even out color intensity.
(Suede-39 may also be added (4: 1 to 1: 1) to suede -17 to increase opacity, as well).
A4- DyeFix-99 is applied to reduce crocking or dry rub-off.
>>> And the procedure to restore it?
B1- Exfoliating aging and dry rotting fibers and recreating new naps with SuedeEraser-5.
B2- Groom with SuedeNapaBrush-2 accordingly to review a "nappy finger writing effect".
B3- Degreasing is the basic wet preparation to ensure efficient dyestuff adhesion with
Degreaser-2 2 > Acidifier-2.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
B4- All known stain is further removed accordingly.
B5- Activate dormant dyestuff to resurface with Hydrator-3.3 system.
B6- Suede-17, a transparent dyestuff is applied to penetrate the suede fiber.
B7- Acidifier-2.0 sets the dyestuff from excessive bleeding.
B8- Let to natural drying for color coverage inspection.
B9- Suede-39, an opaque dyestuff is applied to even out coverage.
B10- DyeFix-99 is applied to reduce crocking or dry color rub-off.
B11- Dyed suede is season with a white cotton terry towel, to remove excess coloring.
B12- Hydrator-3.3 redistribute and even out color and Fatliquor-5.0 is applied to impart strength and suppleness to the suede fiber.
B13- Fatliquor residue is removed with Hydrator-3.3.
B14- Protector-W+ is applied to impart a non-stick, waxyfeel with a classic leather scent.
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Roger Koh
Leather, Skin & Hair Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor / Coach
web: www.leatherdoctor.com
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Roger,
Please send me 2 quarts Suede-17 and 2 quarts Suede-39 and 3 quarts Dye Fix.
Will do.
Please post your progress for potential trouble shooting on time . . .
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7-25 A After hydrating and fatliquoring for multiple days
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7-25-B
Loveseat
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7-25C
Back side of Sofa
A lot of color came back and they feel good.
Finished dyeing they look great!
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7-25D
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7-25E
We are still getting a little color rubbing off, should we use more Dye Fix?
>>> We are still getting a little color rubbing off, should we use more Dye Fix?
Yes! you may.
Prior to more DyeFix-99, use a dry cotton terry towel to remove excess coloring to further season it.
Good job done!
Do you think we have to make adjustment to the sequence-of-procedure as described in my post #2, from B1 to B 14?