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Transparent dye for soft, natural-looking, Aniline leather types. Penetrates and restores faded colour while keeping the natural look visible. Not suitable for cars.
Aniline Dye Stain (No.29)
Leather dye for staining unfinished leathers.
- Formulated for use on aniline, semi-aniline, waxed and oil pull-up leathers
- Penetrating, transparent liquid that stains leather with colour
- Use a matching colour or one that is slightly darker than the original
- Use to restore colour to UV faded areas
- Colours are vibrant and luminous and layering increases depth of colour
- Allows the natural features of leather to remain visible
- Marks, stains, scuffs and scratches may be somewhat blended but not concealed
- Apply by sponge or spray gun
- Air dries in approx. 1hr
- Variable absorption can render an appealing mottled effect
- Mixable; create your own colour
- All dyes can fade when exposed to ongoing UV light
- Not suitable for use over repairs using leather filler
- Not self-sealing (dye transfer may occur) and leaves no coatings
- Generally, not suitable for use over pigmented (painted/coated) leathers
- Not suitable for use on car leather
When you want to keep it natural
The beauty of aniline leather is the warm touch, authentic leather-look and appealing, luminous colours. But when it fades, it can look drab, grey and uncared for. Aniline Dye Stain (No.29) can help to refresh the bleached colour without sacrificing the natural look.
Use alone or with clear or sheer coatings
- Use alone
- Use under Topcoat (No.7) which seals the stain to prevent dye transfer onto clothing/skin and provides a protective finish
- Use under Colour Restoration Cream (No.32) which lightly covers stains and lends a protective finish
Want to know more about the products? Read through the info on this page and the individual product pages then head to the How To library to learn more about choosing your colour and how to use the products.
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We were ready to replace our old leather couch—it looked so worn and faded—but decided to try Leather Hero first. Honestly, we’re amazed! After using the leather cleaner, dye, and restoring cream (all for around $300), our couch looks almost brand new. The transformation is incredible, and we’ve saved thousands by not having to buy a new one. Highly recommend these products—they really work!
This was so easy. My toddlers had trashed my beautiful mid century style couches. There were so many stains and they had also faded from the sun. This product helped to blend in the stains and give everything an even colour. I used the colour bark. It was perfect. I had even left one chair out in the weather for over 6 months and after I used this on the pieces indoors I also decided to do that one! It has turned out incredible. I would recommend this to anyone I met. Thanks for a fabulous product!
I had a gorgeous 10 year old handbag that was looking worn. After significant research I tried using the leather dye stain to revive the handbag. I’m so pleased with how it has renewed this handbag. It looks very natural and I was able to dilute the dye to really match in with the bag.
I bought 3 colours close to the colour of my leather. I mixed what I thought would be a good match. Not so much. It’s taken me several attempts to get to the right mix. Patience is required - you need to let each application dry before assessing how close you’ve got. I’m happy with the final outcome. It’s restored a favourite jacket such that you can’t tell it had been ruined by spilled blue ink. I can heartily recommend customer service and advice. They are a good company.
Worked well, restored the colour on couches back to looking like new. Only criticism is that I found that there were different instructions on the products to the instructions on the website. It would be good to have a instruction leaflet or QR code in with the products. I bought the Aniline Restoration Kit and individually there were instructions on the bottles, but not an overall instruction on the process, other than on the website.
I am super happy with the product I got from Leather hero. I had to restored a very old genuine leather piece, the result I got from the product is outstanding. It looks and feels very authentic. Also, recommend brush with the product was life changing, I may add. Thank you 🙏🏽
The aniline dye worked exactly as advertised to restore a badly faded leather couch - like new
This is a brilliant product. Easy to use, spreads out a long way and great results. The staff were incredibly helpful and quick to respond. Super-fast postage, can't ask for any better.
UV faded armchairs leather still in good nick. Easy to apply, needed about 3 coats to bring the faded sections back to original colour. Bit of a trick wiping the dye so that it doesn’t form obvious streaks; soft mottled finish as advertised. Let’s see how long this lasts. Topcoat next.
The black stain covered my light brown sauce shoes to like new !
These products are phenomenal by the way!
The colour matched exactly and was very easy to apply. Win win.
We couldn’t believe the difference, it’s like a new lounge.
Great product very happy would buy again