Painting white over dark brown leather dye

[Jason046]

I am trying to see if anyone has had luck or has a better idea for painting white over dark brown fiebings leather dye. No matter what sealer we use it continues to bleed through. Anyone have any luck with this. Thank you 

[fredk]

I've used various methods.

1. multiple coats of thinned paint

2. sealing with a floor varnish. You don't say where you are. In the US you can get a floor 'polish' sometimes called 'Pledge with Future Shine'** or a similar name. It is not a floor polish but a water-thin acrylic varnish. A few coats of this makes a good sealer. Then paint silver, then white.    ** Astonish in the UK

3. Tippex / white out. A thin coat of this before the white paint. If you can use the roll of Tippex tape as it is more of a physical barrier

[Jason046]

4 hours ago, fredk said:

I've used various methods.

1. multiple coats of thinned paint

2. sealing with a floor varnish. You don't say where you are. In the US you can get a floor 'polish' sometimes called 'Pledge with Future Shine'** or a similar name. It is not a floor polish but a water-thin acrylic varnish. A few coats of this makes a good sealer. Then paint silver, then white.    ** Astonish in the UK

3. Tippex / white out. A thin coat of this before the white paint. If you can use the roll of Tippex tape as it is more of a physical barrier

Thanks, I'm in Houston, tx. I will definitely try that. It's always a learning process. Everything seems to be good except white and man it's a pain in the butt. Will definitely try that. Thanks

[ShieldsofCourage]

I simply add a few drops of metallic silver to the color.