Question: will re-dyeing the leather cause run-off of the dye onto clothes after the saddle is dry? I wonder how durable the stain retains its color under riding conditions... If the dye "runs", you may only be able to wear black shorts with re-dyed saddles!
Regards, Steve Neago
Cincinnati, OH
> Recommendations from Reg Stocking on dying a honey-colored Brooks :
>
> Fiebing's Profession Oil Dye comes in lots of colors. For an antique
> brown color on a honey-colored Brooks use Antique Brown. First clean
> the saddle with water and Murphy's Oil Soap using a brush lightly (if
> very greasy use alcohol). Mix 1 part dye to 4 parts denatured alcohol
> (dye is too strong straight out of the bottle). Apply dye while saddle
> is still damp. Let dry. Apply more dye if darker shade is desired.
>
> http://www.fiebing.com
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> L.A.
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> .