Bryan76 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 I'm having trouble sealing my leather projects after dyeing the leather. For instance I have done two projects lately, one dyed with Fiebing's Leather Dye. Another with Eco-Flo Leather Dye (water based). In both cases I apply, let dry, and then rub the heck out of it with cloth to try to get up the pigment that didn't soak in. But whatever I try to use to seal it, it seems that the cloth I use to rub in the sealer keeps pulling up more of the pigment. (I think I tried Eco-Flo Satin Shene on both of these projects). What should I use on these dye's to keep the leather dye from bleeding, especially bleeding if the weather gets damp/wet in the future? Thank you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Relly Report post Posted March 25, 2011 Well, I am guessing that you are too aggressive when rubbing in the sealer. Rubbing the dry dye out to remove excess dye seems like a good idea to me, but that would have to be done before applying the sealer, not after. After that, why rub the sealer in so deep? It's just a top coat, and not even totally waterproof. I use Fiebing's leather sheen, and the bottle says water resistant, not water proof. Relly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherman5900 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 After I dye an item and wipe the dry pigment off, I then use a cloth like a baby diaper (cloth), denim jeans cut in pieces for rags and buff the item. I then spray with Super Sheen and let it dry. I do not buff it out after I spray it. Buff prior to spraying with any type of sheen. Also, apply two or three coats of the Super Sheen. I have never had any items returned or complaints about dye bleeding through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
