Members Jim Posted December 14, 2006 Members Report Posted December 14, 2006 I'm no expert on black dye, but I get no rub-off with Fiebing's oil dye. I don't do anything special. Just clean my leather and apply a coat of black. Let it dry 24 hrs. and buff, then apply a second coat and buff again after another 24 hrs. I tried that voodoo blue / black with the Institutional dye, USMC Black and Black Pro dye and they all rub off. It works with the black oil dye but I found it's an added step that does nothing that I can actually see or find beneficial - nothing tangible. Poor ol' Dave won't retire this year because I'm only buying black dye - no blue dyes - especially no royal blues ... sorry Dave - don't cash in your 401K just yet ... lol Ahh, you said the Magic Word . . . Oil Dye! Even with a light coat of Neats Foot, it stays put. Quote Never forget where you are, so you will always remember where you've been.
Contributing Member barra Posted May 20, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted May 20, 2007 Place some Fine grade steel wool and jam as much as you can into a jar, then pour in white vinegar to completely cover the steel wool. Put on an airtight lid and let sit for a few days. The steel wool dissolves and the mixture gets darker and darker. Every time you put on a new application, its darker. You don't have to wait long between coats. You should shake it every few day's. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
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