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LEATHER DYEING

We bring faded leather back to a wearable state.

We read the existing shade with NCS and a COLOURLOCK scanner, then match the dye to it.

The work we do.

  • We check the leather type and surface condition.
  • We strip the old finish, grease and cream residue.
  • We test the shade on a hidden area.
  • We apply the dye in thin coats.
  • We seal it with a protective finish.
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We accept these items.

  • Faded leather jackets and coats
  • Wear marks on collars, cuffs and elbows
  • Leather bags with scratches and worn edges
  • Suede and nubuck with flattened nap
  • Leather surfaces with a stain that will not lift

We check the item.

Our courier collects your item. We check the material, stains and damage at our workshop. We choose a suitable method and explain the chances of stain removal and any risks. We confirm the final price after inspection.

We quote separately for restoration.

  • We fill scratches and cracks before dyeing.
  • We mask zips and metal hardware against the dye.
  • We restore the nap direction on suede and nubuck.
  • We quote separately for lining and stitching work.
  • If the colour is still good and only cleaning is needed, see our leather and suede care service.

How we do it.

  1. We read the surface and pick the shade.

    We identify the leather type: pigmented, aniline, suede or nubuck. A water drop shows how absorbent the surface is. We read the current shade with NCS and a COLOURLOCK scanner, then test the chosen dye on a hidden area.

  2. We strip the old finish.

    With COLOURLOCK products we remove grease, cream and old finish residue, because dye only bonds to a clean surface. Scratches, cracks and worn edges are filled with LeTech filler, smoothed, then checked again once dry.

  3. We dye and seal the surface.

    We spray the dye in thin coats, drying and checking the colour between each one, because a single thick coat will not settle and cracks. We finish with a flexible protective top coat and, on suede, lift and brush the nap. Before handover we rub the surface with a white cloth to confirm the colour does not transfer.

We answer your questions.

Do you dye suede and nubuck too?

Yes, but with different products and a different finish. On suede the colour goes into the nap and no glossy top coat is applied, so the surface still feels like suede. We lift and brush the nap at the end.

Will the dye rub off onto hands or clothes?

Once dry, the dye is sealed under a protective finish, so the colour does not transfer in normal wear. Before handover we wipe the surface with a white cloth; if any colour shows, the job is not finished.

Can the colour be changed completely?

Going from a dark colour to a light one is not possible, because the old pigment stays in the surface. Moving to a near shade or a darker colour is realistic. At inspection we show which shades are available.

Is it worth dyeing an old jacket?

If the leather itself is sound — seams intact, surface not hardened or flaking — dyeing makes the item wearable again. It is worth checking before buying a replacement. If the leather is dried out and crumbling, dyeing will not help, and we say so plainly at inspection.

Can a stain be dyed over?

For stains that will not lift, dyeing is a real solution, but the source has to go first: where grease or cream remains, dye will not hold. We degrease, even out the surface if needed, and dye afterwards. Sometimes the whole panel has to be dyed, not just the stained spot.

Which branch should I bring it to, and how long does it take?

You can bring it to any of our four branches: 28 May, Nərimanov, Ağ Şəhər or Elmlər. Intake happens at the branch and the work is done in our workshop. A courier can also collect it — *3338. Dyeing takes longer than dry cleaning because every coat dries separately; we give the exact date after inspection.

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