Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Fiebing's Leather Dye - Alcohol Based Permanent Leather Dye - 4 oz

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Has saved me hundreds of dollars ... GREAT STUFF!

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021

About a year ago I used Fiebing’s to dye a gold couch that I paid $225 for at a thrift shop. It was a really high end sofa, but it had a greasy spot on one cushion that I tried to keep hidden, but that and the color were making me consider replacing it. Enter Fiebing’s. I figured the worst that could happen is that I’d get rid of it, but IT’S AMAZING now. It was easy to use, a wonderful, rich, tone of red, and covered in one coat as long as I keep the applicator moist. Oh, and I have two 100lb dogs that climb on it all the time and the color stays true and it still looks great. I love it now and wouldn’t consider getting rid of it. Besides, I don’t have thousands of dollars to buy a sofa as nice as this one.

Then, I bought a pair of fairly expensive cowboy boots in brown. I didn’t much like the brown and ended up wearing them only to work in the yard. They were leather, suede, and had green and red embroidery. I was sure the dye would ruin the color of the embroidery, but applied it anyway and, WOW. Not only did it completely cover the brown, but the embroidery colors popped right back out! The pix show how scuffed up they are without any of the brown showing through and I haven’t been easy on them at all. Even if they did get scuffed up, using a dab of Fiebing’s on the scuff would fix them right up.

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greg harmon

This product did a wonderful job, BUT

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018

WARNING : Bought this product to dye a Coach handbag. Top quality handbag, outstanding leather product, many years of use.This product did a wonderful job ,BUT, has a built in distruct button, as follows: product needs more detailed instructions on method of use. Applied first coat of dye to bag with good results. Left bag to dry overnight, Next day decided to apply second coat of dye but forgot to SHAKE THE BOTTLE. Results were disastrous. Instead of a nice additional coat of dye, this second unshaken application resulted in a bleaching effect which completely destroyed the initial result, huge bleached area,( you might know, right on the front). After an agonizing period of certain belief that the bag was ruined beyond repair, decided to tackle the disaster by recleaning the damaged area and applying multiple coats of Neatsfoot Compound, followed by additional coats of bottle shaken dye. After multiple applications of alternating oil/dye applications, each followed by a drying period and much rag rubbing,
a more uniform result was achieved. The final outcome was very satisfying. This product should contain a major, " SHAKE THE BOTTLE BEFORE EACH APPLICATION. ", warning in large letters on the front . The bottle does contain a shake requirement in small letters on the bottle, but considering the disasterous consequences of forgetting to shake before applying, this is much more than a minimal factor or one that is usually preceded by, "for best results". A more accurate statement would be, "to avoid total disaster" shake the bottle before each application.
I have never attempted to dye a leather product before so cannot judge this product with any other. I can say, that after the trauma, the final result was most satisfactory. The bag really does look like new. So if you buy this product remember, SHAKE THE BOTTLE BEFORE EACH APPLICATION, or you will be sorry.

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K. L. Kennedy

Has saved me hundreds of dollars ... GREAT STUFF!

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021

Size: 4 Fl OZColor: BlackVerified Purchase

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M. Robbins

Works extremely well

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024

Size: 4 Fl OZColor: BlackVerified Purchase

I have used this on some shoes that I had bought in a color that did not work well with my wardrobe.
this dye works extremely well and totally covers the previous color. It does not seem to wear off, use rubber gloves and plenty of newspaper!! Good product!!

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M'ette

WONDERFUL! Easy to use!

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024

Size: 4 fluid ounceColor: Dark BrownVerified Purchase

I bought a dark brown shirt then realized I had no dark brown boots or shoes. I did have a pair of older suede boots and remembered there was such a thing as a leather dye.
I opted for this brand as the ones without alcohol were only three ounces and I wanted to have enough. I read in the reviews that the swab included with the dye was ineffective, so I bought a cheap brush from a paint store. It took me all of ten minutes to change the color. I let them dry overnight then used silicon spray to seal them. They look GREAT, like new! They do not rub off on other surfaces.
You can use dye not just to change color but to freshen shoes that are worn-looking.
For some reason. this review won't take my photos.

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bazfamily

Great for refreshing leather furniture!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024

Size: 4 oz.Color: CordovanVerified Purchase

I have used this product in different colors several times. We have teenage boys and several pets so buying brand new furniture every time there’s a scratch on the leather is not possible. I originally found this on Pinterest in a blog and bought it a few years back to try it on a high-quality leather sofa set. It worked fantastic! I just recently used this after Christmas on a high-quality living room side chair. I was looking for some thing in a burnished burgundy and was able to make this work. Here is what I did: mix warm water, 50/50 ratio with white vinegar. Put on gloves used a rag and wiped the entire chair down. Allowed to dry. Took everything out of the package. There is an included applicator and then the stain. I poured the stain out on a foam plate and got a rag. Remember to use gloves this is an important part! With Michael Lozon, I took my rag and started rubbing the dyeonto the chair in circular motions. You need to work fairly quickly. If you’ve never use this before, I would try it in an inconspicuous area. onto the chair in circular motions. You need to work fairly quickly. If you’ve never use this before, I would try it in a inconspicuous area to get the feeling for it. I used two coats, allowing it to dry in between. It only took me about 35 minutes total as you work fairly quickly in circular motions. It works best to allow it to dry overnight and then do a topcoat protectant. I’ve used their wrestling and then I just used their Leather sheen ….. despite packaging. I think these are the same thing. It is very thin and it goes over the stain and gives you a nice protective layer. I put multiple coats on as this chair is used daily. I applied this topcoat with a clean, dry rag again, rubbing in circles. I’m extremely happy with the results! if you’re thinking of getting rid of a piece of furniture that is still comfortable, but needs a touchup I would highly suggest trying this out!

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lois b

New life for an old leather chair

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023

Size: 4 oz.Color: CordovanVerified Purchase

We had a 20+ year old leather chair that the seat and ottoman has been badly abused by dogs climbing on it repeatedly. Aside from that, it was in good shape. We remodeled our living room and figured it was time to go. But I’ve always liked my old chair, very comfortable, so I figured for a few bucks, I’d try reconditioning out. So happy I did because it now looks like new!
The product is great. Here’s what I learned along the way for anyone who wants to give it a try.
1. Color didn’t match existing chair so it ended up being a total dye project rather than a touch up. No problem.
2. I did not use the pre dye process as recommended by the manufacturer because I thought it would be a touch up only. Time will tell if that affects the longevity.
3. I painstakingly applied the dye with the dabber and after it dried, it left streaks.
4. So i bought another bottle and applied that with a pillowcase rag. I dumped the dye into an a small cup and really saturated the rag. I took painstaking efforts to apply in a circular pattern and go over it several times so to leave no streaks.
5. Let that dry overnight then applied a leather conditioner as a finishing touch.
I couldn’t be happier with the results. You can’t even see where the scratches are unless you look very carefully. Now if I can only keep the dog off the chair!
Good luck with your project.

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Queen Bee

Dyed Patent Leather LV purse and wallet!

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016

Size: 4 ozColor: OxbloodVerified Purchase

I was able to restore TWO Louis Vuitton vernis (patent leather) pieces with this oxblood dye. Now just to note, I used the same oxblood dye on both LV pieces, yet the colors turned out radically different....because the STARTING color will determine the END color. I knew this going into the project. Forewarned is forearmed. I did not dilute the dye in any way, both pieces were dyed using straight oxblood dye.

That said I love the way these dyed patent leather pieces turned out. The dye was...omg, so insanely messy to apply. Wear gloves. And cover your working surface with a large trashbag or two. You have to start in small amounts otherwise it runs. Patent leather is funny to dye, as you have to apply it, and then wipe it off with a rag almost immediately, as it dries/absorbs very quickly.. Wipe down with either non-acetone/or acetone nail polish remover before you start and then between coats to remove excess dye, otherwise you'll end up with streaks and dullness. Some patent leather does not absorb dye easily...even on the same piece. So, for example, on the wallet, I had to add dye repeatedly to certain areas more than others to get a more even color. I used the included wool dauber to put the dye on, and a rag to wipe it off.

Dye comes off of skin with non-acetone nail polish remover and soap & water. Dye does NOT come off of other surfaces (like, say, a porch floor). Do your work in a safe, well-ventilated location. Protect whatever surfaces you are working on or around.

FWIW, the red pochette started out yellowish, and took 2 coats of fiebings oxblood to reach a candy-apple red color. The wallet started out pearl in color, and took about 10 coats to reach a bright saturated pink. I originally used Fiebings Leather Sheen Spray to seal it, but hated how it took away the glossiness. I ended up stripping it off with non-acetone nail polish remover, and am going to leave the pieces unsealed. They are so glossy both indoors and outside!

I'm ordering more of this color to dye another LV purse I have coming....it is such a versatile color. It can either be a nice bright pink if you are working with white or pearl, or change to a bright red if the base color is more yellow. Fiebings leather dye is a great way to cover color-transfer marks on patent, or change up an older light colored patent purse to a more vibrant color. Its a little tricky to work with, but if the bag is junk otherwise or destined for goodwill, it makes for a fun project and potential home-run purse in the end! I am not a pro at this, this was my second attempt at dyeing patent leather, and I learned alot from other people on various FB restoration groups. But its so fun to create a transformation and now I'm hooked!

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Thomas M. Frier

Long Overdue Maintenance

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

Size: 4 fluid ounceColor: Dark BrownVerified Purchase

I've owned a nice quality 3/4 length leather coat with a zippered closure for many years and have taken good care of it since acquisition. I noticed some fading and wear patterns on the leather along the zipper and the cuffs. Fortunately, I found a YouTube video showing someone with a similar problem who undertook to clean his jacket with Saddle Soap, treat it with Leather Conditioner and then spot dye selected areas of his jacket. I found Fiebing's Leather Dye online and ordered the product I needed. To my great relief I chose the dark brown dye instead of black despite deluding myself over the years that my jacket was black.

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