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    Dye for interior leather

    At a point in my build where I need to dye the leather door straps black, along with the leather back plate on the harness. If you have a recommendation for a dye let me know, thanks.
    20th Anniversary MK4 Roadster, #8752, 18 of 20, Delivered 12/03/15, 1st Start 01/28/2017, off to paint 4/13/2017, Forte 351w/ Holley EFI, Forte throttle linkage, TKO 600/Forte Hyd. Clutch, UniSteer Electra Steering, RT's turn Signals, many Breeze parts, Paint by the Jeff Miller. Finished on 10/08/2017. 500 mile inspection on 10/21/2017, 3000 mile inspection on 1/14/19.

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    Take them in to a shoe repair shop. They only charged a few bucks and came out perfect. Cheaper than buying the chemicals to do it yourself. Another fun alternative, search vinegaroon.

    https://www.adamsleatherworks.com/vi...-vinegar-black

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    Rit leather shoe die works

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    Thanks guys
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    I've used these products on my last two builds. Not particularly expensive and available on Amazon. Makes a jet black and very durable finish. More details in my build thread posting: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post237685

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    What Da Bat said.

    Black shoe leather dye . . . been on my door straps for 14 years now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Blocker View Post
    What Da Bat said.

    Black shoe leather dye . . . been on my door straps for 14 years now.

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    Yea, it works. I used it on my Mk3 build. Turns them darker than the natural leather color as delivered. But nothing like the jet black of the Fiebings products I mentioned before. Which I learned about from another forum member several years ago.

    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
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    x2 or 3...I used the same stuff as Paul B and love it. It really completes the interior look too. A little thing with a surprising nice impact.
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    Vinegar and steel wool. Its almost free, and makes a really black color.

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    Spent to much time looking locally for dye for leather, so I ordered what Edwardb listed will be here tomorrow....
    20th Anniversary MK4 Roadster, #8752, 18 of 20, Delivered 12/03/15, 1st Start 01/28/2017, off to paint 4/13/2017, Forte 351w/ Holley EFI, Forte throttle linkage, TKO 600/Forte Hyd. Clutch, UniSteer Electra Steering, RT's turn Signals, many Breeze parts, Paint by the Jeff Miller. Finished on 10/08/2017. 500 mile inspection on 10/21/2017, 3000 mile inspection on 1/14/19.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rich grsc View Post
    Vinegar and steel wool. Its almost free, and makes a really black color.

    yup just did that last night... I didn't want the threads to get dyed black so it will match the stitching






    Simple concoction to make this (and super cheap!)
    • mason jar(s) https://amzn.to/3uDnmiY
    • vinegar (I used white vinegar, but apple cider works good too!) https://amzn.to/3a9ADWW
    • 0000 steel wool (don't use a brillo pad because of the soap) https://amzn.to/3uH6tnw
    • plastic wrap https://amzn.to/3A5E2kc
    • coffee filters https://amzn.to/3lhw6IF
    • paintbrush, you can use a foam brush as well https://amzn.to/3D6TM8q
    • a few days’ time...


    Steps to create this:
    1. Fill one of your jars with steel wool. I did about 1 steel wool pads in my 16 oz jar but depending on the size of your mason jar you can add more/less. You can also shred them up to create more surface area.
    2. Fill the jar with vinegar, about 3/4ths full if it’s a smaller jar. Cover it up with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it. This allows some of the gas to escape during the chemical process.
    3. Make sure you put your jar somewhere that it’s warm, and away from noses – it can smell during the process. Also, protect the area around the jar in case you bump it or spill any of the mixture.
    4. Now the patience kicks in - stir it every day to help get the bubbles to rise and mix the rust. Some say by 3 days it should be done. You should be getting a rusty brown color on your surface and more of a rust than a vinegar smell near the end.
    5. I filtered the mixture 3 times with the coffee strainer, it’s still a cloudy mixture but you just want to remove the chunks!
    6. Be sure to be in a ventilated area and wear some gloves! Paint away! You’ll notice an ashen, or brown tone, but it will get deep grey and after a few coats pretty darn black!
    7. Some rinse with a baking soda wash, but I just rinsed the parts well with water. I’ll probably protect it with some mink oil or protectant! Looks darned good if you ask me!


    I like how it matches my diamond stitch, not perfect - but a subtle difference than just all black...

    IMG_3713.jpg

    Hope you enjoy!
    Last edited by toadster; 10-14-2021 at 06:36 PM.
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