Super Sheen Taking Off Dye1

[rccolt45]

I had this happen to me all the time when I was using the USMC black. Once I switched to Oil based black never had a problem. I am convinced its the dye. Try the fieb oil based.

[steelhawk]

I had this happen to me all the time when I was using the USMC black. Once I switched to Oil based black never had a problem. I am convinced its the dye. Try the fieb oil based.

I noticed the same thing with USMC Black when I was using it. Oil dye for black is what I use now and haven't noticed dye coming off.

[ironhead13]

ditto to the two above post. Never have had the pro oil dye come off of anything... nor issues with getting the black that I want. However, it's not oil based... the title is very misleading.

[Sparks]

So in summary, you just buffed, redyed, let it set overnight before re-applying the finish...

[billymac814]

I never have any issues with black, I use the pro oil dye, it requires almost no buffing and I can dye before or after assembly with no problems. Its actually easier for me to do black stuff as it really doesn't matter how its applied, I normally dip dye but if I'm running low ill use a sponge brush, dauber or anything else.

I'd agree that you probably burnished the leather during molding which made it not penetrate.

Anyone that's using USMC black or any other black dye to at least try the Pro Oil dye, I'd bet money you won't switch back.

Vinegaroon works and makes a nice black but I find it to be too slow with the drying time snd neutralizing and it also seems to have an affect on edging and its less likely to penetrate well if you do it after assembly. If you're only making a few holsters its probably a feasible option.

[glockanator]

Sparks. Yes I just buffed rested let dry for 24 hours then rebuffed and finished.

[D Fingers]

I'm with Katsass, vinegaroon is the only way to go for black, just make sure you search the forum for the correct procedure. Plus that is the best way to use white thread with black and for me the thread has got to be white.

[dickf]

I'm with Katsass, vinegaroon is the only way to go for black, just make sure you search the forum for the correct procedure. Plus that is the best way to use white thread with black and for me the thread has got to be white.

I do white thread on black leather all the time with no problem, and I dip dye my leather. I think the quality of dye is the culprit.

[billymac814]

I agree 100%. I used to constantly have problems with dye bleeding into my thread, now I use Pro oil dye and never have a problem no matter the color. Here are a few, and often times my dye is barely dry. I've tried leaving regular spirit dye dry for up to a week and it still bled during molding. I don't have the time to vinegaroon it all and I don't care for the smell, I k ow it goes away but still.

I do white thread on black leather all the time with no problem, and I dip dye my leather. I think the quality of dye is the culprit.

[D Fingers]

Billymac- that black looks great! I have never had success like that with black dye.

Dickf- I will take any advice from you on dyeing, I think your colors are about the best I've seen. I have never invested enough in one color of dye to be able to dip dye maybe this is what I need to do.