txlonghorn98 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 OK, new to this...dyeing has been a challenge. But I stacked roper wallets to ship them and the ID holder pulled color. Is there any way to fix these? I have tried Acetone and re-dye but the spots still show. I have no problem totally re-dyeing but afraid to go that far. Otherwise I have to re-make them all. They have Fiebling antique stain as dye color. Then Tuff Kote to seal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirt4fun Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Sounds like the Tuff Kote wasn't fully cured. I've had that happened to me a couple of times when I was rushing things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barehandcustoms Report post Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I had this happen once and I never got the spot to blend in afterwards. I even tried soaking it in black oil dye after I gave up on being able to sell it. That spot still stuck out like a soar thumb though. Just the antique gel by itself will seal in the pores and prevent dye from penetrating evenly. If the Tuff Kote stuck together and left a bad mark then I would just cut my loses and remake them. Lesson learned.... You might get lucky and someone here has figured out the magic cure for it. Edited August 19, 2014 by barehandcustoms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Burch Report post Posted August 19, 2014 I wouldn't be afraid to go to far if your going to have to redo them anyway. I would try a rag soaked in deglazer to remove the finish and let completely dry(most times I deglaze twice), the antique is water based and shouldn't be that hard to remove then start over. If you can't sell them you don't have much to lose. I use that method a lot to redye or change color on old boots and they come out looking very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txlonghorn98 Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks for all the advice. I have cut out new ones to re-do but still may try to paint a logo to cover the spot since its on a bare back of the wallets. I even though spraying the new coat might work better than rubbing it in. It just looks like a spot that will never come out. even tried thinner...Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverwingit Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Not knowing the exact nature of your project, you might be able to salvage your piece by "tastefully" putting a patch of contrasting color or textured leather over the offending area. I've successfully resorted to such measures before. Michelle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
