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Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)...
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How can I make sure I get the correct color of leather dye for my
project?
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How
much Rejuvenator Oil and Prestine Clean do I need?
The quantity will depend on the age of the leather and the condition. A
new car or sofa will require maintenance applications of 3-4 times per
year, so a pint is sufficient. For an older car or sofa, or a project
that is already dry, spider web cracking, cracking, or stiff, you will
need a quart as multiple applications will be required. Remember it took
several years for your leather to become dry, and will take some time
for it to become good as new!
Guide line:
- 4oz (~118ml) for newer car
- 8oz (~236ml) for 3-5 year old car
- 16oz (~472ml) for 7 plus years old
- 32 oz (~944ml) or up to 2 to 4 quarts (~2- to 4-litre) for
an older car, say a 70's or 80's Rolls Royce with all leather interior.
- 1 quart (~1-litre) for dry, older BMW or Mercedes Benz
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Why
isn’t the Rejuvenator Oil absorbing?
Because Leather is a fibrous substance, it is its nature to greedily
drink in the beneficial nutrients of the Rejuvenator Oil. The biggest
obstacle to good absorption is a silicone sealer on the leather, or a
heavy wax or petroleum distillate build up cased by previously used
products. If your leather is not absorbing the Rejuvenator Oil it is
because the pores of the leather are blocked. We suggest a thorough
cleaning of the surface with prepping agent, or very light “buffing” of
the surface with 400 grit wet or dry sand paper, used wet with prepping
agent. This will break down the surface glaze and allow the Rejuvenator
to penetrate fully.
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Why do I need warmth
for my application?
Because leather was a once living skin, it has pores that relax and open
up when it is warm just as our skin does. Warmth helps the Rejuvenator
absorb more quickly. When it is not warm, it will take time, several
hours or overnight for good absorption. There are myths circulating
about covering seats with plastic. This is not necessary, as leather
also needs to breathe.
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How
much Leatherique dye and Prepping agent do I need?
The recolor the interior of an average 4 door car, BM, BMW, Lexus,
Infinity, or the average sofa will require 1 quart (~1-litre) of dye and
prep. A smaller sports car, Ferrari, Corvette, Porsche, or a recliner or
chair and ottoman will require 1 pint (~473ml). This is based on redying
the same color. Larger cars with extravagant amounts of leather like a
Rolls Royce or Bentley will require a quart and a pint of dye. Extreme
color changes may require more dye for good coverage of all the leather
and trim parts.
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How long will
the Leatherique dye last?
With care, your new Leatherique dye will last longer than your original
dye would last, because by the time you have completed all the steps,
you are more aware of what leather needs to be maintained, supple, and
healthy. Use a film of Rejuvenator Oil twice a year to keep the leather
nourished and supple, and clean your surface with Prestine Clean. You
should never substitute redying for proper leather care. We firmly
advocate good leather health, nourishment, and cleaning as prevention
against aging and degradation.
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Will the Leatherique color come off on my clothes or come off in other
ways?
The pigments are custom blended and encapsulated in a co-polymer base.
Once the base is dried, the color is permanent, and will never come off
on your clothes as waxes do. If the surface is properly prepared, the
Leatherique dye becomes part of your leather. The biggest enemy of a
professional redye is neglecting to do a thorough job prepping. Prepping
is 90% of your project. Always be sure and sand your surface and prep
well as that is what removes the silicone, petroleum distillates, and
other foreign substances that prevent a good bond. Also observe the
drying times between steps.
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How can I make sure I get the correct color of leather dye for my
project?
To obtain custom matched colors, we need the following information:
A sample of the material is the best method to obtain the proper color.
This sample may usually be obtained from the underside of the frame of
the auto or furniture. There is almost always excess material left by
the manufacturer that has been wrapped around the frame of the seating
area so that a small (1"X 1") patch may be removed from the corner.
If this method is not possible, we may be able to match the color by our
OEM swatches if we are provided with the following information: Auto:
Make, Model and year of Car, Name of Color, Interior Color Code.
Furniture: Because each vat of leather will vary from dye lot to dye
lot, in order to obtain a perfect color match, it is important to send
us a small sample swatch of the material that you wish to recolor. Color
codes give us the formula that is specified by the manufacturer, but
many times these colors vary a great deal because of dye lot
differences, style of Vinyl, and many other factors. In some cases of
custom colors, a color formula is not available, and the only way that
we have to match the color is by means of a sample swatch. A small piece
( 1" x 1") may usually be removed from the underside of the furniture in
the corner.
Variegated colors: These antique or variegated hues are created by
layering several shades of dye in a stipple technique over a base coat.
It is very time consuming and requires artistic temperament to recreate
this look when you are doing a redye. Many customers choose to redye one
color, and so we suggest mailing us a "cardboard paint chip" from a
local paint store. You can choose from hundreds of different hues of the
color you want, and having the color in you home will enable you to
select the right hue to match your interior or make a slight color
change if you prefer.
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Our policy on
ALL orders: Custom Dye Adjustment
You have 30 days from the shipping date to return the CUSTOM dye for
adjustment. If you sent sample there will be no charge. If you DID NOT
send a sample then you will be charged USD$50.00 fee.
There are NO adjustments for STANDARD COLORS.
We DO NOT match variegated colors to a one color dye. This type of
coloring is created with multiple colors of dye, and must be recreated
with multiple colors of dye. You can send use a SOLID COLOR SAMPLE for
EACH of the colors you'd like for the variegation process. This is a
very HARD process and does require above average artistic ability.
If you DO NOT return the old dye for adjustment then you will be CHARGED
the FULL PRICE for the new dye.
All shipping cost incurred will be bear by you.
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Our policy on ALL
orders: Liability
We DO NOT Warranty or Guarantee the results
of the application of any of our products. I the instructions are
followed the proven results of almost 50 years will occur.
Our Liability on ALL CALIMS is limited to the purchase price of the
product ONLY. We ARE NOT liable for mishandling, dropping, spilling or
any other damage you the customer incur caused by the inappropriate use
of our products.
Any damage to your package in transit is the Liability of the SHIPPING
COMPANY used. You, the customer, should notify and FILE A CLAIM with the
shipping company AND use the CONTACT PANEL on the HOME PAGE of
Leatherique.com so that we can follow up and assist with shipping
information to the carrier if required.
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