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I have an expensive full length black leather coat from M&S, which I have
worn for the last 6 winters
It is now beginning to look a bit worn on the long front
edge and the colour there is beginning to fade. Leather cleaners do not
restore the colour. Does anyone know of a product that will? I don't want
to use ordinary black shoe polish in case it comes off on things.
worn for the last 6 winters
It is now beginning to look a bit worn on the long front
edge and the colour there is beginning to fade. Leather cleaners do not
restore the colour. Does anyone know of a product that will? I don't want
to use ordinary black shoe polish in case it comes off on things.
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You could try a black marker pen, that would dry and shouldnt come off, other than that might be a specialist job!!!0
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Try Right Clicking the Pocket, Tools, Wash Label, and see if you can
roll back the sleeves and install a new driver (wash tab)..
HTH
I must go back to the Techie Forum Now.
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YOu can get leather dye - I'd suggest using that rather than a marker pen!!
Try asking in the dry cleaners (good one not Johnsons or the like) and tehy should be able to advise.:cool: DFW Nerd Club member 023...DFD 9.2.2007 :cool::heartpuls married 21 6 08 :A Angel babies' birth dates 3.10.08 * 4.3.11 * 11.11.11 * 17.3.12 * 2.7.12 :heart2: My live baby's birth date 22 7 09 :heart2: I'm due another baby at the end of July 2014! :j
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I suggest a renovating polish such as Tuxan (sadly no longer produced but you might find half a tin somewhere) or Kiwi renovating polish. Cheapest I have found online is Mills Leather Goods but you could probably find it cheaper locally. Another alternative is Dylon shoe dye.0
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Can you explain how the colour has faded? Has the top layer of the leather worn off - does it looked scuffed?
As for a cleaner/restorer this is excellent - Lakeland warning :eek:Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac
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Debt_Free_Chick wrote:Can you explain how the colour has faded? Has the top layer of the leather worn off - does it looked scuffed?
The coat has a sort of 'fly front' and it is the leading edge which has worn. the leather is not scuffed but instead of being really black it now looks a sort of silvery grey.
it really needs something to put the colour back. I've tried leather cleaners but they don't seem to restore the colour.
I used to use Tuxan to renovate coloured shoes - it was great- but I can't find it anywhere. I didn't know that Kiwi did a colour restore polish so thanks for that0 -
Clean the areas of the coat you plan on re-coloring with the rubbing alcohol and cotton balls, whether it's the entire piece or just in specific areas. Apply light to medium pressure; you don't need to scrub hard. Apply the alcohol directly to the cotton balls, rather than pouring the liquid directly on the coat.
Tape off any sections of leather or hardware you don't want affected by the dye.
Apply the dye in multiple thin coats, using a sponge applicator or brush. The latter works best for getting into smaller areas or around snaps and zippers, while the former is ideal for larger sections.
Rub the section using a buffing cloth or brush. Many dyes do not properly set until this step is accomplished.
Apply one or two coats of leather sealant with a clean sponge applicator. This product makes the color more permanent and matches the sheen of the existing leather around the repaired area.0 -
Leather dyes do naturally fade - that is part of their charm. Black is especially difficult (some of the best leather workers will not make things in black because it is such a difficult dye for leather).You can help prevent fading by using 'leather food' or saddle soap, but it won't prevent it entirely.
Obviously it is difficult to know from your description whether this is normal fading.
Before trying any of the above (daniellee's is the best, but problematic because the colour may not match up) I would approach M&S.
I think then you will know if they regard it as normal wear & tear or poor workmanship. If they offer you no compensation or replacement, you can try danillee's method.
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OK.
This could be one of the longest necro-posting ever on MSE.
The OP asked the question on 28th February 2006.
The OP hasn't logged onto MSE since April 2014.
Don't waste your time giving advice, folks.
buildersdaughter - I doubt MSE will be interested in a coat that was 6 years old 13 years ago. :cool:
If someone wants to know how to restore colour to an old leather coat, they'll ask.
Daniellee is a fashion blogger from Florida.
Daniellee's home page is an online leather shop.
Hit the :spam::spam::spam: button.0 -
Pollycat - it isn't. A newbie has also just contributed to a thread from 2004 so I gave the same advice as you advocate - to start a new thread if they have a similar question. However, it does appear that Daniellee is giving quite good advice and is not promoting her business so maybe she hadn't checked the dates (have done it myself before today
) If you think you are too small to make a difference, try getting in bed with a mosquito!0
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