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Really Bad Problems With Fiebings Oil Dye

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I buy Fiebings 32 oz. professional oil dye, and put it in plastic storage bins (which use lids when not in use) so I can dip dye veg tan pieces. After dip dyeing I wipe off the excess so the color looks uniform. However after letting the pieces dry over night the brown is usually still damp, and the both the brown and tan have an olive color metallic film in spots. How do I correct this to make sure the colors are actually brown and saddle tan and get rid of the film?

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Have buffed with a clean rag?

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Did you c lean the leather with saddle soap before dying?

Did you oil before dying?

Was the leather still damp when you dipped?

In my limited experience I got those spots if I didn't clean my leather prior to dying, or I oiled too heavily or didn't wait over night after oilin befire dying. I've also noticed that if I was impatient and dyed before the leather was completely dry.

It has always buffed off though. If I didnt get good dye penetration after buffing, I clean with saddle soap, let dry, and redye.

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