subject: How To Renew Your Leather Jacket [print this page] You still have that one awesome leather jacket saved in your closet that you cannot wear anymore because it is too old now. But you have missed the whole point here, leather is a very reliable fabric and it can literally live with dignity for ages. Your leather jacket looks old because of the faded color otherwise everything is perfectly fine. A dye would definitely make your jacket new again. It is a very authentic way for making older jackets look fresh once more.
Now for a dye, you can seek professional services or try yourself. Lets face it, proficient people are usually overloaded with work and especially in this season where everybody wants his or her jacket dyed. And they may not be able to understand your attachment with the jacket. It would be just another article of leather to be dyed for them. This treatment is an insult for your beloved leather jacket
But if you do it at home without any experts involvement then imagine the care and love you would put in to bring back life in your old jacket. Yes it is a time consuming job and you need be extremely careful but end result would be satisfactory. So gather the courage and dye the jacket yourself. The dyeing process is simple and easy but it is better if you plan it for better results.
Things Required For Dyeing
Brush or Sponge
Newspaper
Leather Dye
Gloves
Once you gather these things, imitate following easy steps to dye your jacket.
Step 1: Clean your leather jacket
First and foremost task is to clean your jacket. Remove any dust on the leather surface with cotton. And further treatment would be decided by the type of leather. Usually different leathers require different cleaning methodologies. The label of your leather jacket may guide you in right direction. Use any tonic on the jacket for enhanced cleaning, if the leather allows.
Step 2: Test the Dye
Next step is to test the dye. There is quiet a possibility that dye may malfunction so to be on safe side, it is better to test the dye on small unnoticeable area of your leather jacket. Apply the dye and then remove it with paper towel. This will help you in judging the finished look of dyed jacket.
Step 3: Work Area
You need a spacious and clean area for this work, so clean a large table or floor would do too and spread the newspaper on it. Be sure about the ventilation in the room. Now wear your gloves and start working but use gloves as dye may stain your hands.
Step 4: Start Dying
Rub the dye on leather skin using a new sponge or brush. Spread the dye evenly on the jacket and cover every little spot. Take care of buttons or any other accessory on the jacket. After applying dye properly, leave it to dry for hours and then wipe it with towel or newspaper for removing extra color. And if necessary, go for another coat to achieve your desired color.
