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    Default Leff- Coach Top Grain Suede Sofa & Loveseat restoration

    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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    >>> 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,
    Please send me 2 quarts Suede-17 and 2 quarts Suede-39 and 3 quarts Dye Fix.

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    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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    A lot of color came back and they feel good.

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    Finished dyeing they look great!

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    We are still getting a little color rubbing off, should we use more Dye Fix?

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    >>> 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?

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