Fiebings Pro Dye vs Feibings Leather Dye

[ewayne53]

What are the pros and cons on using Fiebings Pro Dye vs Fiebings Leather Dye?

Edited September 26, 2020 by Northmount
Corrected title and typos

[Mattsbagger]

Just to start. The carrier in both are the same. Alcohol. The difference is the pigment base. In the Pro dye it’s oil based in the regular it’s a powder. I have better luck with the Pro as the pigment doesn’t seem to build up on the surface as much as regular. I also airbrush my dye on.

[billybopp]

1 hour ago, Mattsbagger said:

Just to start. The carrier in both are the same. Alcohol. The difference is the pigment base. In the Pro dye it’s oil based in the regular it’s a powder. I have better luck with the Pro as the pigment doesn’t seem to build up on the surface as much as regular. I also airbrush my dye on.

Exactly!  Pro dye colors are "synthetic", and often petrol based (hence Fiebings old name for these of Oil Dye)  - Think Prussian Blue, for example.  As @Mattsbaggersays, there tends to be less rub-off with pro dye, and in most cases the colors are more vibrant.

- Bill

[caressofsteel]

Regular dye = rub off. Especially with black. 99% of my problems with rub off disappeared after switching to pro dye.

Pro dye used to cost twice as much as the regular dye; but now it's only about 15% more, which is well worth it in my opinion.

[ewayne53]

Thanks to everyone for your input. Greatly appreciated!

[Hardrada]

Also note that Pro dye can't be shipped to some locations.