Preparing Leather For Dye

[JRB]

What is your preferred method of preparing the leather to apply dye (products to clean, prep the leather, etc.)?

[TwinOaks]

A quick wipedown with either deglazer, or high % isopropyl alcohol. Let dry, then apply dye/finish.

WARNING: USE ALCOHOL/DEGLAZER ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Just like it says on the bottle. Also I suggest using an exam glove to keep the stuff off your hands. My personal preference is the purple nitrile gloves, also used when dyeing.

[Scott1952]

A quick wipedown with either deglazer, or high % isopropyl alcohol. Let dry, then apply dye/finish.

WARNING: USE ALCOHOL/DEGLAZER ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Just like it says on the bottle. Also I suggest using an exam glove to keep the stuff off your hands. My personal preference is the purple nitrile gloves, also used when dyeing.

I have heard that Acetone works well also, is this true? Which is best?

Scott

[Leerwerker]

Deglazer is acetone...

I have heard that Acetone works well also, is this true? Which is best?

Scott