Saturday, November 24, 2012

Dye patent leather

I was the ONLY bidder interested in this beautiful Louis Vuitton wallet which retails for $800.00 and I took home for $25.00. I just had to include the auction sheet, because this is the stuff I live for...



1. Rub the patent leather with nail polish remover, all over the outside. I chose acetone, since I know it's stronger than non acetone.





2. Cover the wallet in leather dye. I chose Angelus jet black leather dye, since it is the only dye my shoe repair guy carries. It cost $5.00.







3. Let it dry, then put on ANOTHER COAT.


4. My friendly shoe man told me to buff it with a soft cloth and hand lotion. I only chose this lotion because it was in the bathroom.



5. While rubbing the lotion in, a lot of dye was coming off of the wallet and the color was not even.


6. I put some acetone nail polish remover mixed with water on a Mr. Clean magic eraser and rubbed all of polish off. Make sure to use the magic eraser on the rivets to polish them up. I poured a little water on the wallet and scrubbed with a toothbrush to get the dye out of every indentation of the LV pattern.


7. I am so happy with the color and the shine! This went from being a stained, unsalvageable wallet to a custom color.











This was my first time dyeing patent leather. I'm going to try this on my shoes next.... This project cost me $5.00 for the shoe dye + $25.00 for the wallet. Plus a new manicure, yikes!













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  1. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Nice job! From the photos, the color looks a bit brown. Is that your lighting, or did the wallet come out "jet black" like the shoe dye?

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  2. DVRDCTMarch 26, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    how did you get the gloss?

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    1. UnknownApril 11, 2016 at 1:36 PM

      Wow! No response from the author?

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    2. UnknownApril 11, 2016 at 1:37 PM

      Wow! No response from the author?

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    3. jesusloverDecember 21, 2016 at 12:47 AM

      I got the gloss from rubbing alcohol. After I died the wallet with fiebings leather dye a few times then I wiped down with alcohol

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    4. UnknownAugust 29, 2017 at 2:05 PM

      Thanks you rock girl GOD BLESS YOU I HAVE A BIG CREAM TO YELLOWISH DESIGNER HAND BAG THAT I WOULD LIKE TO DYE BEAUTIFUL JOB😊

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  3. nepentheJune 19, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    how did you get the shine?

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  4. leatherrepairsJuly 23, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Hello friends, nice post and nice urging commented at this place, I am in fact enjoying by these. Leather Repairs Bradford

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  5. UnknownAugust 27, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Thank you so much for this. I can't tell you how much guilt it alleviates. Upholstery Repairs Cambridge

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  6. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    how did you get the shine exactly?

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  7. MoofiesMomFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    I've just bought a brown pair of leather patent shoes on eBay for a bargain and I am going to dye them as per your instructions. So thanks very much for them. Could you please let me know who you got your wallet to shine so well ? Many thanks for your time.

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  8. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    Does your leather furniture have large areas of discolouration or fading? Our leather dye can could be the solution you are looking for. It contains a professional leather.
    Leather Dye Can - www.lovemyleather.co.uk

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  9. cbrandolinoMay 21, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Hi there! I was wondering how well your wallet held up after dyeing it? Has the color lasted? What about color transfer afterward? Also, was there any "drying" time between steps?

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  10. LisaJune 7, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Hi, I just purchased a louis vuitton vernis leather handbag. Ir used to be pink, but is white now due to fading. I would love to dye it. Did you just use regular leather dye on it? How did you get the nice shine in the end product? Please let me know. This is my first Louis Vuitton purse and I'm very excited about it. Thank you, Lisa

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  11. UnknownJuly 15, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Beth, Need advice! Want to darken or change color of patent leather pump. Will acetone remove shine allowing me to paint? All shoe repairs are say nope, can't be done!!!

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  12. LeatherDyeBenDecember 3, 2014 at 10:00 PM

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  13. LeatherDyeBenJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    If anyone needs a custom leather dye color i can mix one for them. you can contact me at www.mobileleatherrepair.com

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    1. AstinaMay 9, 2016 at 8:20 AM

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    2. AstinaMay 9, 2016 at 8:20 AM

      Hi, can you re-dye a white patent leather bag to black? I have a brand new white bag but it has some light brown stains on it and can't remove it so wondering if it can be dyed.

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  14. Www.BrilliantOrchid.comJanuary 19, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    Great post! I'm looking at a used Patent leather bag w a great shape but ok color... Now I'm sooo going to buy it & color it the color I want!
    Dawn
    www.BrilliantOrchid.com

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  15. UnknownDecember 16, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    i too have a patent handbag n i want to custom change the colour to my feel,what n what is needed, and will it give mi service for as long as i know.

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  16. PrincessSeptember 9, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    AMAZING! THANKS!

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  17. UnknownMay 12, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    My dior bag is sticky . I’ve tried everything. Can I do this method?

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  18. UnknownMay 12, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    I would love to dye it . As I really don’t like patent leather . It’s a vintage Dior . I really like style , just not the gold color

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