Interior colour change

[Nzchim]

I'm contemplating changing the colour of my leather from the current tan/black to magnolia/black using the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of the furniture clinic stuff I've read about on here (leatherique). My question is related to the seats. From some photos I've seen the magnolia seats look great but I'm concerned that they may quickly show wear, so perhaps I should go black on the seats.
Has anyone had experience using the various leather dyes/paints and can share their experience regarding the longevity of it on the seats?

[chris52]

I changed the colour in my old Griff from a dark beige to a magnolia cream (Jaguar colour) the process is pretty easy and 5 years later the seats still looked perfect. Mine was full leather which made the job easier not sure how difficult it would be if it was part leather part vinyl.
I did everything the dash seats door panels etc etc

[Nzchim]

Thanks, yours looks great, is the photo recent or when it was originally done? Did you use a spray gun or sponge for the dash? It's exactly the colour I'm going for so good to know its lasted. Mines also full leather and I will probably end up dying the carpets as well unless I can find someone to provide a new set locally at a good price.

[chris52]

Nzchim said:

Thanks, yours looks great, is the photo recent or when it was originally done? Did you use a spray gun or sponge for the dash? It's exactly the colour I'm going for so good to know its lasted. Mines also full leather and I will probably end up dying the carpets as well unless I can find someone to provide a new set locally at a good price.

The picture was taken when I advertised and sold it after 5 years of it being done. I sprayed it on with an air brush that came with the kit.

This is the kit I used https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Colouran...
Very easy to do with no major issues if you follow there instructions to the letter you wont go wrong.
Chris

[Tmlr]

I’m thinking of this too from brown to cream, how easy is removing centre console and dash?
Also, how long does it generally take to do, not sure if I should wait until winter if it’s quite labourious.

[pb450]

In terms of timining, yes it takes a while (but it's worth it) only because you need to follow the instructions to the letter, as siad before.

It's a labour of love but take your time. It really is best done in the summer (I know, you wan to us the car then and do the jobs duing the winter) as the multiple processes and layers dry quicker at this time of the year. I did my seats during the winter and needed to assist the drying process with a hair dryer (my wife's!) which was a ball ache all afternoon in a cold conservatory.

Better to do each process/layer one at a time, then go and do something else (cup of tea or a beer, depending on time of day) and come back to it when it's dry again. That way the job goes well. Build up multiple thin layers and don't be tempted to go for a thicker layer when you start seeing results. It will run and look horrible. Ask me how I know.... Good luck.