Remove Dye a jacket

[TheOne]

Hi, I'm looking for advice on what's best to use to remove the painted design and re dye the jacket. This is a 25+ Yr old jacket that I would like to re dye black. Not sure if there is some kind of coating over the paint.

Any advise would be appreciated. 

Thanks

[Handstitched]

Well, thats a beauty. Um...maybe try a tiny bit of dye on the painted section and see what happens, but I think it will still show through 

Or, try a little bit of solvent on the painted section . The paint will  almost be a bit like a  sealer its has to be removed. 

HS

[fredk]

Wash it down with a rag soaked in cellulose thinners

[TheOne]

On 11/9/2022 at 10:46 AM, fredk said:

Wash it down with a rag soaked in cellulose thinners

Is it not too harsh on the leather?

Have you done it before?

I guess it would have to be done all over to avoid patches, right? 

Cheers 

[chuck123wapati]

leave it alone the bigger chance is your only going to ruin it. Dye wont get rid of the pattern of patina and wear around the decals, you don't know what other things like conditioners or water proofing have been applied that may effect the dying process and you still have the liner to contend with that will no doubt get stained in the process from small wear holes or loose stitching. Enjoy that beautiful coat and existing patina for what it is or sell it and buy a black leather coat. Sorry to be blunt but i see a wreck coming.