Leather Dye Recommendation?

[E55BOF]

Good evening, all. I need a leather dye to re-colour the leather on a steering wheel from anthracite (black, really) to a fairly pale grey. Obviously, it needs to be pretty durable. Can anybody recommend a supplier of such a product?

 

[Deleted member 131833]

Try Woolies if they are still in business, they used to have a stand at NEC on classic car show.

I think you have to send a sample of your leather to give them a colour match but if you are changing the colour they will supply to meet your needs

 

[horatio]

Gliptone scuffmaster. Even on a steering wheel it holds up really well. They mix to your colour.

You might need to do some prep work for a colour change, they are v.helpful if you call them.

 

[E55BOF]

I just rang Gliptone; they have ceased trading. AAAARghhh!

 

[Deleted member 131833]

Leather Renovation

 

[E55BOF]

Woolies can't help with a complete colour change, and they say their stuff is not recommended for steering wheels in any event.

 

[Deleted member 131833]

Oh, sorry they cannot help e55bof, wheeler dealers did an episode where they changed the colour of the leather seats so it must be possible, I will try and find the programme for you and post on here if I find it.

Disappointed in woolies!

 

[Will]

You’d need to do a forum search but I’m sure I saw a thread on here where a German (?) supplier had the correct paint for the various interior colour codes to completely refinish the leather.

Might have been the stuff Bruce Millar used on his 124 interior?

 

[markjay]

I use COLOURLOCK products bought on Amazon.

The dye is durable BUT you must user sanding paper on the treated area first to ensure good key, otherwise it will peel off.

I am very happy with their products though they are a bit on the pricey side.

 

[horatio]

I just rang Gliptone; they have ceased trading. AAAARghhh!

Darn. Their products were brilliant.

Furniture clinic is the only place I can think of.

 

[DSM10000]

Would it give a better result to have the wheel re-covered in the colour of your choice?

 

[Brian k]

Well it’s not quite a colour change, but saw this last week.

Don’t think I’d be brave enough to try it lol

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[Will]

Would it give a better result to have the wheel re-covered in the colour of your choice?

I think the idea of these kits is to refinish the leather in the same way as it is when new - coloured leather is just painted with a coating after all

 

[Deleted member 131833]

Wheeler dealers episode where he changed colour was BMW Z1, changed colour from bright yellow to a black though.

Might be worth watching it on u tube or wheeler dealers site and see if you can spot the company in the clip or even if they are named in the credits

 

[HowardP]

Try this company:

We manufacture Leather Finishes, Leather Renovation Standard, Custom Matched colours, Edge finishes, Cleaners, Waxes, Leather aftercare and Leather accessories. with over 87 years experience.

I used their product to renovate my SEC's cream interior and it turned out very well. Cheaper than Furniture Clinic too.

 

[HowardP]

Oops! The company name is Nuera Products Ltd.