Advice

Changing the Colour of a Shoe

To modify the colour of your leather shoes or boots, even into a lighter colour, re-colouring products only are not sufficent. Valmour proposes to proceed according to the following steps:

1 - Preparation :
If your leather has previously been treated with different shoe polishes based on wax (polish, grease...), it is recommended to remove them for better penetration of the products to follow (the dye in particular). Use Renomat.

2 - Stripping :
Use Saphir Stripper for a complete stripping of the leather, a necessary preparatory step before applying the dye. If you change for a darker colour, this step might not be necessary (test before).

3 - Dye:
Dye the leather with Liquid Dye Teinture Française Aux Drapeaux. Apply with a Paint Brush. Afterwards, polish with a Chamois Cotton cloth to remove the surplus and prevent any discharge. You need approx. 50 ml for a pair of shoes and 100 ml for a pair of boots.

4 - Finishing :
The Teinture Française slightly dries the leather, thereforeit is necessary to finish the procedure by applying Shoe Polish Pate de Luxe Saphir in the same shade. Very rich in beeswax and pigments, it helps to obtain a deep colour and shine.

For colours not available as Pâte de Luxe, use Cream Shoe Polish Pommadier Saphir.

If the finishing with these products is not sufficient, use Juvacuir, which is a cream dye with more recolouring power.

5 - Care:
Alternate between Shoe Polish Cream Pommadier Surfine Saphir and Shoe Polish Pate de Luxe Saphir in the same shade.

Remarks :

- Also available: a spray dye, Teinture TENAX Aérosol, which does not require finishing. Careful, it will give a more satiny appearance and does not penetrate, with a risk of flaking in time. It is not the professional solution, but can be of use in certain cases:

- if you can't find the colour amongst the other products,

- if you want to cover a darker colour.

- Depending on your choice of products, allow between 10 € to 30 € .

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS TO THIS FILE

Cream Shoe Polish Pommadier SAPHIR MEDAILLE d'OR
For nourishing, cleaning , recolouring and waterproofing your shoes.Cream Shoe Polish Pommadier Médaille d'Or is the only formula on the market which contains 100 % of solvents without any addition ...

10,40 €
Including VAT

Adhesive Tape for Painting
Protective paper tape for painting.Remarks :- Can be torn with your hands.- Width 19 mm.- Length 50 m.

4,90 €
Including VAT

Leather Cleaner RENOMAT Saphir
For stain-removing and in-depth cleaning of the pores of smooth leather, and to remove dirt and deposits of products based on resin and silicone. Essential before using Saphir shoe polish which contains neither silicone nor resin. ...

8,25 €
Including VAT

Shoe Polish Pate De Luxe SAPHIR®
Shoe polish. Extra shine formula based on beeswax, carnauba wax and turpentine. Light re-colouring effect. Use with moderation. Alternate with the Pommadier.Available per unit or in boxes of 12 cans.

3,82 €
Including VAT

Paint Brush
Medium paint brush for extensive work. Available in 3 sizes (see below) : Remarks : - Thick flat brush.- Sanded raw wood handle.- Coppered steel ferule.- natural bristles.

2,20 €
Including VAT

Cottonstock LOUIS XIII®
Use with all liquid or paste waxes, stains, the Patina Renovator AVEL, the Wax Remover LOUIS XIII and all impregnation products.

6,90 €
Including VAT

Stripper SAPHIR®
Prepares leather for dyeing. Special stripper for smooth leather.Essential before using the liquid dye Teinture Française Liquide or the spray dye Teinture Tenax Spray to increase colour hold and penetration.Average use approx. 150 ...

6,26 €
Including VAT

Dye JUVACUIR Saphir
Juvacuir is a product to repigment leather in the same colour. Recommended for repigmenting, renovating and embellishing all types of smooth leather: jackets, leather goods, shoes, furniture, luggage, saddlery…Remarks :- fluid, ...

8,50 €
Including VAT

Liquid Leather Dye TEINTURE FRANCAISE® Saphir
Liquid dye for all types of smooth leather, suede, nubuck and velvety leather. Penetrating formula based on alcohol, can be used as a base coat. Use to change a light colour into a darker one. Prepare smooth leather ...

6,95 €
Including VAT

Leather Dye TENAX Saphir Spray
To recolour or to change the colour of all types of smooth leather. Available in numerous shades. Remarks: - Better hold after stripping with the Stripper Saphir. - To be avoided on leather which is ...

10,88 €
Including VAT

Chamois Cotton Cloth
30 x 52 cm

2,95 €
Including VAT

Polishing Cloths
Pack of 4 cotton cloths, size 20 cm x 20 cm. These high quality cloths are specially woven for us and perfectly suitable for applying our leather care products.

2,30 €
Including VAT

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