Redying Leather On Motorcycle Jacket

[Shorts]

A friend of mine is wanting to change the colors on his motorcycle jacket to match his bike. It is currently black and white. He would like black and yellow. I'm thinking it's a simple dye process but I've never run through it before. I've only applied dye to fresh veg tan. This is a little different for me.

Soooo, what would I need to do to get it done? I was thinking I'd stick with Angelus dyes since I use it regularly so I'm familiar how it'll behave. I'm uncertain how I'd go about prepping the white sections. Also what I'll seal it with. I figured on masking off the black leather that sits against the white that is getting dyed to prevent a mess.

This jacket gets worn daily.

Here's what I'm working with:

[Luke Hatley]

Monica, the analine dye is not going to work for you......on the Jacket.

you will have to obtain a product like "Meltonian- Nu-life Color Spray"

this is a product that will work.Check a shoe repair store in your city they have it.

[Shorts]

Thanks Luke. Is that product similar to what is used in the auto industry to change the interior colors on a vehicle? I have seen threads of guys changing the colors of door panels, dash boards etc.

[Luke Hatley]

Thanks Luke. Is that product similar to what is used in the auto industry to change the interior colors on a vehicle? I have seen threads of guys changing the colors of door panels, dash boards etc.

Yes it is. the product is a Laquor(sp) base paint for leather.

[Shorts]

Good deal.

Now just so I understand, is the reason I need to go to this type of product instead of a penetrating dye is due to the leather on the jacket being...? (I'm not certain what kind of leather AlpineStars uses for their gear). But is it a chrome tanned leather?

Looks like I can get the color I need, as well as the dye/leather preparer. Will I need a clear coat or top coat of some kind? Do I need to seal a color change like this?

I'm also considering a first coat of white in order to brighten up the yellow I'd put down on top. Would that be necessary or not?

Edited October 20, 2010 by Shorts