- 1). Apply a leather deglazer to remove oils and previous finishing products from the leather.
- 2). Determine the type of dye to use based on the type of couch you have. For aniline or nubuck leather, use a transparent dye that lets some of the original tone show through. For pigmented leather, use a leather paint, which is an opaque colored dye that will completely cover the original leather tone.
- 3). Thoroughly clean the couch. Mix 1 pint of water with 1 ounce of leather bleach. Apply with a soft brush and wipe with rags.
- 4). Spray the couch with water to dampen the leather.
- 5). Apply the leather dye with rags or a spray bottle. Rub the dye in even strokes across the leather.
- 6). Let dry for about two hours. Check the drying time for the particular product you are using. Note that the time may vary based on the leather itself.
- 7). Repeat steps 4 through 6 as needed for more intense color.
- 8). When the dye is dry, buff the couch with clean rags. This polishes and removes excess dye to avoid rub-off later.
- 9). Spray the couch with a top coat of leather finish.
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