bcflyguy Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 Does anyone own a indian vintage motorcycle with tan leather. I have BAD fading problems with my leather bags, seat, backret etc. Inadian motorclcle sent me a dye kit ( 3 step process). After 2 monthys the leather has changed colors again. Please advise the best way to redye these areas so that they will all be the same color. Any suggestion wouls help. Thank you. bcflyguy aka Neil PS the leather was called distressed when it was new??????? Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted March 15, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted March 15, 2015 It sounds like the dye you're using isn't 'light fast'. My suggestion is to find a similar color in Fiebing's Oil Dyes, recolor, and then seal with Resolene. Resolene is an acrylic based sealer that also has a UV blocker in it. So, use one of the better dyes and then protect the dye from sun bleaching. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
bcflyguy Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Posted March 15, 2015 That sounds reasonable. Off to Tandy at 9 o'clock. Should I use any deglaze first Twinoaks? Also , how many coats of Resolene should I apply and should it be applied full strength or diluted? Thank you very much for your help with this Much appreciated bcflyguy aka Neil Quote
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