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Sometimes cleaning a customers leather won't restore the finish 100% Abraded seat bolsters, armrests and steering grips loose their topcoat color over time revealing discoloration or even tears in the upholstery. Leather dying is a great way to step up your company's repertoire for offering Autopian level service.
The process starts by obtaining a sample of the customer's leather then sending it out to be color matched (I use Leather Magic in South Carolina. They typically get product back to me in about 1 week. ). Cut a swatch from the underside of a seat or any inconspicuous area that won't ever be seen, order your custom color and you'll need their Deluxe Leather Repair kit too. Follow the instructions on your first go at it and as you do more, you'll become smoother with the process.
Below are some areas from a Lexus and Audi that required service. I charge hourly for this + dye cost. Consider you'll need to apply multiple coats and you'll need to wait for those to dry appropriately. Don't rush this-the slower you go, the better the finish. Application techniques vary from wiping on the product to blotting it. You'll just have to see what applies best w/out creating unnecessary texture or bubbles in the finish.
Audi seat after chemical/bleach spill
Heavy abrasions on Lexus surfaces:
Use tape to mask areas you don't want dye on:
The process starts by obtaining a sample of the customer's leather then sending it out to be color matched (I use Leather Magic in South Carolina. They typically get product back to me in about 1 week. ). Cut a swatch from the underside of a seat or any inconspicuous area that won't ever be seen, order your custom color and you'll need their Deluxe Leather Repair kit too. Follow the instructions on your first go at it and as you do more, you'll become smoother with the process.
Below are some areas from a Lexus and Audi that required service. I charge hourly for this + dye cost. Consider you'll need to apply multiple coats and you'll need to wait for those to dry appropriately. Don't rush this-the slower you go, the better the finish. Application techniques vary from wiping on the product to blotting it. You'll just have to see what applies best w/out creating unnecessary texture or bubbles in the finish.
Audi seat after chemical/bleach spill
Heavy abrasions on Lexus surfaces:
Use tape to mask areas you don't want dye on:
