Color Restoration and Car Tire Stain Removal - 2004 Acura TL

October 13, 2017 Andy Richards

This poor car owner had some tires replaced on his 2004 Acura TL, and the tire shop left the tires on the back seat baking in the sun for barely a day. When the tires were removed, rubber stains remained, and the customer despaired.

Fortunately, we have an exact match for Acura's Parchment leather. The customer cleaned the seat as much as possible, but the tire tracks were fairly ingrained. He followed with 4 super light coats of Acura Parchment leather dye using a Preval Sprayer, giving a half hour between coats. 2 hours after the final coat, he buffed it a damp microfiber cloth.

Leather dye works fantastic for damage such as this. If you are looking for advice on how best to tackle a dye transfer like this, rest assured that Seat Doctors leather dye can help restore your leather back to like-new condition.

Leather Dye Repair - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

August 29, 2017 Andy Richards

Some wear along with a little bit of damaged leather was repaired using new leather dye -- the dye was rubbed in using a lint free shop towel for a couple coats to verify the color match, and then the final 3 coats were applied using an airbrush. As… — Some wear along with a little bit of damaged leather was repaired using new leather dye -- the dye was rubbed in using a lint free shop towel for a couple coats to verify the color match, and then the final 3 coats were applied using an airbrush. As usual, similar results can be acheived using a Preval Sprayer. Do you need leather dye for your Pontiac? Submit your order by CLICKING HERE and we'll produce matching dye using your VIN and interior color code.

Dye Transfer Repair and Color Restoration - Lexus ES350

July 20, 2017 Andy Richards

A customer sent in this repair -- a blue ballpoint pen exploded on the seat, and after cleaning it as thoroughly as possible, a dark blue mark remained.

The customer was able to spray on a few light coats of matching Parchment leather dye, concealing the stain and restoring color to the seat!

Whether you're fixing ink transfer, dye transfer from denim jeans, or restoring color to worn seats, leather dye can help. Order matching leather dye for your Lexus, Toyota, BMW, or almost any other car make and model by Clicking Right Here!

Color Restoration - 2001 BMW 330ci

July 20, 2017 Andy Richards

Super quick repair - buffing in some color on this upright bolster took about 10 minutes

Color Restoration - 2005 Honda Accord

July 11, 2017 Andy Richards

The leather was a little rough, so the finish was smoothed out with 400 and then 600 grit sandpaper first, and then the gray leather dye was rubbed in. This took about 5 very light coats. Need leather dye for your Honda? Click here to order!

Color Restoration and Dye Transfer Repair - 2011 Buick Enclave

July 4, 2017 Andy Richards

Dye Transfer IS repairable, but must be sprayed on with an airbrush or a Preval Sprayer for the most effective repair possible. This seat had plenty of wear on the seat bottom that was easy enough to fix simply by rubbing in new dye with a lint-free cloth. The upright bolster, where you see the blue dye transfer, was applied using an airbrush gun, using about 5 coats to achieve maximum coverage. As usual, similar results can be accomplished using a Preval Spray Gun. If you're looking to pick up some leather dye to repair damage on your leather seats, click on the link at the end of this post, enter your vehicle details, let us determine the best leather dye color for your vehicle, and we'll ship it straight to you!

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Color Restoration - 2007 BMW X5

June 7, 2017 Andy Richards

Simple color restoration using leather dye specially formulated for this X5 (BMW "Black " is in reality a deep gray with a dash of brown).

1) clean the seat thoroughly with Simple Green

2) rub in dye with a lint-free rag, then wipe off excess with a slightly dampened rag.

3) let dry for 20 minutes, then repeat.

This project took 4 very light coats to restore color to the wear on the seat.

If you want to touch up your own seats, Click Here to purchase dye custom leather dye for your car!

Color Restoration - 2001 BMW M3

May 31, 2017 Andy Richards

2001 BMW M3

This was restored with black leather dye formulated for the 2001 BMW M3. Dye formulas are interesting - BMW's Black is in reality a lot of black with a little white and a dash of yellow to get to this exact shade.

Ford Eddie Bauer Edition Two-tone Leather Interiors

May 26, 2017 Andy Richards

We carry leather dye repair kits for Ford Eddie Bauer Edition Two-tone leather interiors. The color tones changed a couple time over the years - - send me an e-mail at andy@seatdoctors.com and I can help you find the right combination.

Color Restoration - Mazda RX-7

May 17, 2017 Andy Richards

Relatively simple color restoration - since it was mostly missing in the cracks in the leather, I wiped on dye with a lint-free towel and then wiped off excess dye with a towel dampened with Simple Green cleaner.

You can achieve similar results when you buy leather dye for your vehicle. Simply enter your vehicle details when you order, and we'll find a match for your car's leather. Go to www.seatdoctors.com/shop/automotive-leather-dye now!

Color Restoration - 2006 Hyundai Tucson

February 16, 2017 Andy Richards

Another example of even extreme wear that can be repairable with a little dye and a lot of patience.

The seat was first prepared with Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner and a Non-Abrasive Scotch-Brite pad. A little bit of the existing finish was taken off with all the scrubbing, but that's fine, there's plenty of dye to spray back on.

Next the seat was further prepared with some diluted Denatured Alcohol, scrubbed and then wiped again, and then allowed time for the seat to dry fully. With all the scrubbing, the seat took about an hour to dry fully, hastened with a box fan to increase air circulation.

Finally the entire seat was sprayed using a Preval Spray Gun. About 6 light coats were needed, along with plenty of time to dry between coats, about 25 minutes since it was a little cold out today. This seat took about 1.5 oz of dye to restore color fully.

Need some dye for your Hyundai Tucson? All major makes and models are covered, from Audi to Volvo. CLICK HERE to purchase leather dye for your vehicle!

Color Restoration -- 2008 Ford Fusion Passenger Seat

February 2, 2017 Andy Richards

Leather Dye Restoration -- 2008 Ford Fusion Passenger Seat

Believe it or not, this is the same car! The leather color had been stripped from water damage, but the leather was still in good shape.

The seat was cleaned and prepared by first scrubbing with diluted Simple Green water-based cleaner and a Blue Non-Scratch Scotch-Brite pad, then with some diluted Denatured Alcohol and a lint-free paper towel.

The color was matched to the VIN as "Camel Beige", and sprayed on in 6 light coats. A hair dryer was used to quicken drying between coats, using low or no heat.

This seat is ready to be sat on immediately, but will cure fully in about 48 hours. I use a Badger airbrush system, but similar results can be attained using a Preval Spray Gun.

Need leather dye for your vehicle? Click here to order now!

Seat Bolster Repair - Jeep Grand Cherokee

February 2, 2017 Andy Richards

Color Restoration - Center Console - BMW 335i

February 2, 2017 Andy Richards

This color restoration is an example of why it's a little crazy to expect the average person to mix their own leather colorant out of a store-bought kit. If you guessed this shade of Dakota Gray is a little black and a lot of white, you'd be correct.

It ALSO takes

a lot of Brown
and a smidgen of Red

to get to that shade of gray.

I produce leather dyes and vinyl dyes, as well as plastic trim topcoat. If you're looking for plastic trim paint, please specify that when you order and I'll adjust the formula. Click here to order now!

Ink Transfer Fix - 2013 Camry

February 2, 2017 Andy Richards

Ink Transfer is super tricky - sometimes you can get it out with a magic eraser or a Scotch-Brite pad and the most delicate pressure of all time, but more often than not, that ink has already become part of leather topcoat. A customer sent me pictures yesterday of his success with recoloring the area.