Dwing8 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 Hi, I'm going to dye some 1/8" round leather cord I bought in a natural color, but I'm not sure if I should deglaze it before I do. What is deglazing solution after all? Is it acetone? Thanks, Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Deglazer removes finish. I would try dyeing without useing it first. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckBurrows Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Deglazer removes finish. I would try dyeing without useing it first. Kevin While some folks may use it to remove finish that is not it's original intended usage - the usage is for cleaning the surface of undyed leather in prparation for dying. Leather from the suppliers often has a buildup of wax and oils on the surface, often splotchy, due to the plating process - it also often has oils from being handled. SO yes I would most likely use a bit of deglazer or denatured alcohol first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Fiebling's deglazer is a mixture of ethyl acetate and ethanol. Chuck is correct that denatured alcohol (which is generally ethanol plus a bit of methanol) will do the trick. Some folks on here have posted that they use acetone or rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
