Changing the colour of leather is a delicate operation. It depends on the original colour and on the colour you want to obtain. We cannot guarantee the result, in particular if you want to change from a dark colour to a light one. This procedure requires complete stripping and the result is delicate concerning the uniform aspect of the colour.
On the other hand, a colour change from light to dark is much less risky. Test on a hidden part (use our product packaging in small contents). We recommend the following steps:
1- Cleaning : It is important to work on leather which is perfectly clean. Prepare your leather with Cleaning Regenerating Soap AVEL which cleans and opens the pores to facilitate pigment penetration. In case of sebum stains (natural grease deposited by skin and hair) on head and arm-rests, clean before with Stain Remover HUSSARD Spray Leather and Textile (very important).
2- Preparation : With the help of Stripper Saphir : to obtain a perfect hold and penetration of the liquid Teinture Française dye.
3 -Dyeing : Apply a first coat of Teinture Française Saphir Liquid by starting on the least accessible areas (pleats, junctions). Only afterwards dye the larger and more accessibles flat surfaces. Do not pass twice in the same spot without letting it dry first, and do not overcharge the leather.Lustre with a Chamois Cotton Cloth to remove the surplus.
On light coloured leather, apply a second coat after a 3 hour waiting period if necessary.
Average use approx. 300 ml / coat and per seat.
4- Finishing : Liquid dye has a tendency to dry up the leather and frequently results in colour discharge, therefore a finishing treatment is essential.
We propose 2 solutions :
- Pigmenting Cream AVEL which has to be fixed with the help of Pigmenting Cream Fixing Liquid AVEL. Each coat has to be fixed. This procedure gives depth to the colour and make the leather shine again. It is the ideal solution.
For a matt finish, apply a single coat of Rife Varnish Liquid afterwards.
- Cream Renovator for a more matt/ less shining aspect of the finish, and at a slightly lesser cost. Suitable for leather without colour discharge after dyeing with the Teinture Francaise. Thoroughly eliminate any product surplus by shining with a Chamois Cotton Cloth. If colour discharge continues, you must apply Pigmenting Cream Saphir and its Fixing Spray.
- finally, use JUVACUIR for small surfaces ( steering wheel, stick shift, armrests etc...)
In all cases, we recommend to treat your leather with Anti Stain Leather Spray AVEL for protection and easier cleaning. It is indicated in particular if you choose the finishing with Renovating Cream, to avoid colour discharge.
Allow between 45 € and 95 € per seat depending on your choice (stripping, finishing, anti-stain treatment).
As soon as you receive your products, we recommend to carry out all these operations on a small hidden part of your leather( on the back of a cushion, for example) to check the compatibility and the necessary quantities. You can also send us a leather sample to test for you.
Tel. : +33 (0)5 45 70 80 80
For any professional use of this advice card, please contact us.

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