LP_____ Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 hi all, does anyone have experiences or tips with regard to coloring a leather boot? i found a white leather boot (brand: icone) on the internet. the black one is not available anymore. so i thought to color it. it should be black. but i am wondering if there exists any risk to damage the leather. in the next days i am going to ask a shoemaker or a tanner, but i would like to hear your opinions as well. thanks alot.
hh4evr1 Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 If they are leather you can get shoe/boot dye to colour them. I only did this once but it worked well.
sendra45 Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 moved to the 'shoe repair and modification' section The angels have the phonebox.
Dr. Shoe Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 Yes, you can buy the dye kits as hh4evr1 said but be ready woith the black shoe polish too as you will getb a slight bloom to the leather. I have actaully used magic markers to colour leather too but make sure it's the permanent ones and just like the dye polish afterwards. Test on a small area and do not use on an area which is going to contact clothes or skin. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
shoerepairer Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 do these have a "shinny", "matt" or "patent" finish? Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
LP_____ Posted September 22, 2010 Author Posted September 22, 2010 hi. thanks your your replies. i think i won't do it by myself. the boots are quite expensive originally. the price has dropped now and i'm thinking of buying a pair. they are of white matt leather and i would like them in black. i'm just afraid that the leather might be damaged, i.e. losing softness, you know.
LP_____ Posted September 30, 2010 Author Posted September 30, 2010 Hi. Cannot anyone confirm that the risk to damage the leather tends to a very low value ? Excuse me, but I have to be really, really sure. Thanks again.
shoerepairer Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 There is a new product available in Europe made by the original chemist who worked for Tarrago, Senor Joaquim Tarrago whose great grandfather started to make dyes shortly after the second world war. Tarrago was taken over by Sapphyr last year. The original Tarrago family have now started a new brand TRG as off January this year & I have seen their products including dyes & polishes recently (now stocking them) & they are exceptional! new formulas that really work with modern shoes. I'd thoroughly recommend them, I've actually stopped stocking other brands in favor of TRG because its so good. Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
LP_____ Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 Hi. So, you do recommend this http://www.tarrago.com/anglfl/frproda.htm "SELF SHINE COLOR DYE + PREPARER" ?
LP_____ Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 Hi. I forgot to ask for the zipper. I think I cannot color the zipper with that product, right ?
shoerepairer Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Hi. So, you do recommend this http://www.tarrago.com/anglfl/frproda.htm "SELF SHINE COLOR DYE + PREPARER" ? My Recommendation is for TRG products, Tarrago is now a subsidiary of Sapphir & I haven't had much experience of their products. TRG is the product i am using & have experience with & can recommend it 100% you will have few problems with it, it is amazing! Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
LP_____ Posted October 4, 2010 Author Posted October 4, 2010 Hi. Can you provide any website ? What do you think about the zipper ? Thank you.
shoerepairer Posted October 6, 2010 Posted October 6, 2010 Does the zipper have metal or plastic teeth? As for the website its currently under construction as this is a fairly new company, but the domain is www.trg-theone.com Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
shoerepairer Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 you'd certainly be able to dye the zip with trg, or any other dye for that matter but you may find as the metal runner runs against the metal teeth of the zip it will break off. The material the teeth are on will dye OK, so a bit of care & the teeth could be left. Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
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