dyeing oatmeal leather any good?
 

Hi I'm considering dyeing oatmeal leather seats just the worn and a bit grubby bits to improve the appearance, is it a good job or should I just leave it alone, I'm an amateur but I could apply it carefully ....thanks

Do a search here, there is lots of information. But understand that leather prep is important, you can't just rub it on.

+1, a good shop will properly prep and spray it so all matches for a 1/4 the price or less (varying on any panel repairs) of complete replacement of all the covers. Here in the US I was quoted $2600 by 2 shops for complete replacement and extra to do the steering wheel. I found a guy who replaced 2 panels, reworked another and dyed it for $800 about a year and a half ago and it still looks great. This includes the back seat which the previous owners kid spilt some cherry drink and stained it and its not even noticeable...oh, and that included the steering wheel which was looking sad. I didn't care about the piping color and nobody notices it.

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If it is just patching up; you can buy small cans of repair dye in the UK.
They come in the correct color, with 2 extra mixing bottles to compensate for fading, and you apply by tapping with included foam.
They are just a fraction of the prices mentioned, and it works perfect.
I repaired the usual wear and tear on my VDP, my ivory seats were spot-on, the steering wheel needed a slight adjustment by adding some white.

That sounds like what I'm looking for do you have a link to the supplier , thanks

Also is there anyway to refresh the seat belts they are getting a bit grubby thanks

I stopped to see a local interior guy that many people in the area say is the best. He didn't even care much to do the business. He said I should try as it is easy once you cape things up. He even offered to help me do the prep on the seats to show me how.

He swore by these guys:
auto interior leather vinyl dye color

Based on his reputation I may end up doing this.

I bought a set of these 65ml repair kits, more then enough for the normal fix-up.
The foam application works perfect to spread out to the rest of the surface.
http://www.carleatherdye.com/apps/we...1301937?page=1

Most effective I've read about the seatbelts is to just use warm soap and water and patience with a brush....I'm working on the patience.

I guess the warm soap will do the trick, as opposed to warm water :icon_tongue:.

Seriously, is it the light, or did they dye your steering wheel in the same color as your seats?
Originally it should be the same color as the top of the dash, which I always think is very boring.
I like the idea.

Its the light (see the brake handle, its the same color), the two tone from dash to seats isn't a whole lot different so in the sun they look the same until your in the car.

I had my cashmere/SDZ front seat leather re-sprayed in December by a mobile guy. He charged me 180$ & the results are very pleasing.

Hi I bought the kit and I'm pleased with the results , many thanks for the helpful information

Sweet, always good to read things worked, too many open-ended threads.
I forgot to mention they have the same for the steering wheel, sometimes even more needed ...

I was wondering if there was a wheel Match , I think mine is antelope but I'm hoping to pick up a wood /leather wheel at some stage ...but first I have a starting problem to get sorted, , important things first. thanks again

Look on the inside of your driver door and your paint and interior scheme codes are there.

I think the door label only gives the master interior color, but this should help.
Double check though, it was from the internet ... :)

i did mine , and am happy with it, leather was really bad and it patched it up good.
im just a novice and the result was great

Update :

My dye job lasted about 13 mo.'s, not impressed @ all. Now weighing my options w/ another shop dye job or custom made covers.