What can I use to color and oil a leather sofa that I use outside on a screened porch?
Question:It's about 11 years old so I put it out on the patio.
I'd like to wax it with some type of leather dye or other experimental mixture that will give the brick red leather
more of a burgundy color, then oil it to make it a bit more water resistant.
Would a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine do it? I'd like the smell.
And remember, the dye would need to be something that wouldn't rub off, so that's why I'm not so sure about shoe dye.
It's not worth it to pay a professional; I see it as an art project, and would like suggestions...
Answers:
they sell leather dye, where though not really sure then as far as oil i would use armor al like we use on car wheels to make nice and pretty or try some lemon oil will smell great to or for the freak in you try baby oil and have a great evening....♥
How about Old English furniture polish in red? I know people use Pledge on leather. Call the leather places and ask nicely what they use to color the leather.
Myself i would just use regular old saddle soap to clean and keep the leather protected.You can get a can of it from TSC or a farming type store or any store that sell horse supplies.I use it on my leather coats and chaps.
Contact a real leather outfit, for advice on dyes, and reconditioners...
IF yo dont have areal store nearby, try ... www.tandyleatherfactory.com
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