big color change of fiebings professional oil dye after exposed to sun

[k200]

Hello everyone!

I know that colors change after time and in the sunlight. But recently I discovered a huge color change after exposing a leather item in the sunlight.

It was dyed with fiebings professional oil dye. The color I was using was was 'light brown'. Because I dyed it 3 times it was appearing dark brown. After it was dry the leather was very stiff/hard and I applied a very little amount of fiebings neatsfoot oil (compound). After this I really liked the color and softness of the leather. I then finished with 'tan kote'. I used that item for about 3 weeks and everything was fine. But after one day it was laying in the direct sunlight for a while, the color turned very light, it was almost yellow. But the natural 'crinkles' of the leather remained dark.

I thik it may have something to do with the oil, but I dont know.

If someone once experienced the same or has an idea he/she wants to share, I would be very happy!

Thanks,

kimoribj 

[Dwight]

The only final finish product I know of that will stop that process is Resolene. 

It has a UV blocker built in, . . . I have never had a dye job go south that was protected by Resolene, . . . and have had others that were not.

THAT is the reason I use Resolene on virtually all my projects.

May God bless,

Dwight

[k200]

19 hours ago, Dwight said:

The only final finish product I know of that will stop that process is Resolene. 

It has a UV blocker built in, . . . I have never had a dye job go south that was protected by Resolene, . . . and have had others that were not.

THAT is the reason I use Resolene on virtually all my projects.

May God bless,

Dwight

Hi, Dwight,

Thank you for your reply! I will try to use Resolene - until now I never used it because I dont really like the shine and feel it gives to the leather. It feels a bit like a 'plastic coat' to me...

Thanks again,

Kimoribj