seat dye experiment -before and after

[Ceeker]

I'll have to get some pics up after I'm done. I went with a brush being that I don't have access to spray equipment. Surprisingly, it is coming out very nice. I used the "rejuvenating oil", then cleaned them with "pristine clean", applied the "crack filler" on a few areas where the leather was starting to crack, wet sanded with 600 grit using "prepping agent" instead of water and re-sanded with 1000 grit (sanding lightly). Then brushed on the dye in light coats.

It is labor intensive, but the results are worth it. GL with the rest of your project!

I would like to see that crack filler project because that was the ONLY step I didn't do. which looking back think I would have as the while I'm in there step.

please post pics. I've seen jobs with the brush and I think the stuff is self leveling. so it does turn out pretty good.

[sector6]

I will try and get some pics up soon. Unfortunately, I only have before and after pics. I was too busy to think to take a "during" shot. Would have been nice to see some of the steps in between. At least you will be able to see the results. ;)

[Ceeker]

the process you described was all leathereague right? how much was the complete kit to repair and dye?

[sector6]

Yes, I used all Leatherique products. I forget how much I paid for it. Over $200, but under $300?? What I did was email them some photos of the project showing the general condition of the seats, scale of the project, gave them a bit of background info, make/year etc., and based on that they listed what they recommended to get the job done. They seemed like pretty good people and have a good reputation from what I hear.

You can check out their site for more info...

http://www.leatherique.com/

[Ceeker]

yeah I've been to the site but a while ago. I paid about 100 for my products. of course that doesn't include my hardware and extra supplies etc. Please post pics, I'd like to see how the crack product worked in tandem with the brush on dye. :-)

[sector6]

Check out my pic thread over here...

[Ceeker]

Check out my pic thread over here...

just did!! sweet!!

[Ceeker]

Well here is the passenger side. I think it turned out better then the drivers side. I had to shoot a 3rd or 4th coat on because my air/paint mix wasn't adjusted properly and got a rough finish. So I went at it again with more product coming out of the gun and increased the air pressure and got it to the texture I wanted.

[sector6]

nice job! looks great!