leather dying
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leather dying
We have two leather sofas that the dogs have urinated on, and I have spilled wine on one of them. They look horroble all over, not just in small spots.
Can these pieces be dyed to look new again?
PS: I have no desire nor the skill to do the dye job!
Can these pieces be dyed to look new again?
PS: I have no desire nor the skill to do the dye job!
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Maybe - this is best left to a pro anyway, I'd grab the phone book and see what you can find.
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Saddle Soap and 100% Pure Neatsfoot oil
I would try to clean the leather with saddle soap and a damp cloth if you have not already done so. Then I would treat the leather with 100% pure neatsfoot oil. You will have to allow the sofa to cure for some time after the neatsfoot oil application as it may stain lightly colored clothing. Fiebing's is a good source for 100% pure neatsfoot oil either directly from Fiebings or on Amazon. Be sure to buy 100% pure neatsfoot oil and not neatsfoot oil compound which contains other chemical additives. The application of neatsfoot oil will tend to darken the original color of the leather. Good luck my friend.
Last edited by lrig0550; 12-30-11 at 05:13 AM. Reason: to add information
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Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the shin bones and feet (but not the hooves) of cattle. "Neat" in the oil's name comes from an old name for cattle. Neatsfoot oil is used as a conditioning, softening and preservative agent for leather.
Surprised you didn't know that Mitch. We used to use that for stuff when we had horses and a farm. Similar to mink oil.
Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the shin bones and feet (but not the hooves) of cattle. "Neat" in the oil's name comes from an old name for cattle. Neatsfoot oil is used as a conditioning, softening and preservative agent for leather.
Surprised you didn't know that Mitch. We used to use that for stuff when we had horses and a farm. Similar to mink oil.
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Never heard of it before today. I've used mink oil on leather but I clearly have no experience with neatsfoot oil to comment on the process lrig outlined.