stepped in over my head

[SmilinJim]

As usual stepped in over my head. How many of you have been in the conversation "Hey I've got a... Think you can redo/refinish/fix my ... " and I say "Well of course I can. " Need some suggestions. Friend at work has a bike. In January he wants his bags refinished (maybe redyed, refinished ) whatever. Black is the color so color matching isn't a big issue I don't think. What would be the best way to approach this. What type of dye and what type of finish? He rides a lot but bike stays inside a lot not exposed to weather all the time. Has a place to store bike in his travel trailer while working out of town.

Thanks

Jim

[Guest]

First deglaze the leather....I use deglazer from Tandy....use in well ventilated area....this stuff has major fumes.

I use Tandy Pro Dye.....not oil dye....you'll have to get it from Fiebings now as all of Tandy dye is acrylic.

Dave Theobald

[Johanna]

If the leather is in pretty good shape, try using Fiebings black Leather Balm w/ Atom wax. Buff to a gloss.

Johanna