Product Overview
Aniline 21 a Staining Dye by Leather Doctor is a new generation water-based transparent staining dyestuff that is more lively and brilliant than most liquid dyes.
Aniline 21 provides superior light fastness and fade resistance than most standard liquid dyes formulated for redyeing absorbent aniline, nubuck, and suede.
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What is the General Sequence for Redyeing Aniline Leather, nubuck or suede with Aniline 21?
A- Degreasing:
1* Degreaser 2.2 is used to remove the presence of body grease and oil, especially in those body contact areas.
2* Rinse 3.0 is used to remove suspended soiling.
3* Acidifier 2.0 is used to control bleeding.
B- Stain Removal:
1* Stains are removed accordingly, otherwise, the darkest stain becomes the lightest color choice just to camouflage it, especially working with transparent dyestuff the beauty of the grain and the blemishes both equally will show through.
C- Surface Wear and Abrasion Repair:
1* Adhesor 73 is used to smooth surface wear and abrasion by sight or by the feel of the hand.
D- Pre-inspection for Surface Tension:
1* Hydrator 3.3 is used to inspect for any surface tension, especially on heavily used areas.
E- Surface Soil Removal:
1- A leather eraser or Eraser 4 is used in addition to a horsehair brush to remove suspended dry soiling.
D- Dye Staining:
1- Aniline 21 staining can be applied with lint-free paper towels, plush, foam, or high-quality varnishing brushes; without surface contact airbrushing produces the best result.
2- Fast dry with an air blower and the surface is inspected for evenness or correction until satisfaction.
E- Leather Softening with Fatliquor-5.0
1- Hydrator 3.3 is used to relax the leather prior to fatliquoring.
2- Fatliquor 5.0 is used to replenish the leather with fat and oil for softness when the leather dries
C- Surface Wear and Abrasion Repair:
1* Adhesor 73 is used to smooth surface wear and abrasion by sight or by the feel of the hand.
F- Topcoating:
1* Aniline Top 21G is used to lock in the dyestuff from crocking and bleeding. A heavy duty version is to use Aniline Top 76G.
G- Non-Stick Protection:
1* Use Protector B'plus or Protector B.
What is the General Sequence of Re-dyeing for Nubuck and Suede with Aniline 21?
* The general sequence is similar with leather except for the brushes, erasers, and airbrushing accordingly.
*Nubuck - use a Nubuck Brush 2, Eraser-4, and Protector S'plus or Protector S.
*Nappa-Suede - use Suede Brush 2, Eraser 4, and Protector S'plus or Protector S.
*Split-Suede - use Split Brush 3 and or Eraser 5 and ProtectorW'plus or Protector W.
How to Airbrush Nubuck and Suede with Aniline 21?
1* Staining is done with airbrushing with better control for distributing dyestuff to produce the best result.
2* Set air pressure (80 to 100psi).
3* Adjust to cone-shaped spray.
4* Increase atomization and decrease feed.
5* Spray in a circular motion with deep brushing without saturation.
6* Repeat a section at a time and brush accordingly.
7* Brush again when dry for a “finger writing effect”.
8* Post-inspection with Hydrator 3.3
9* Hydrate and relaxed with Hydrator 3.3 before Fatliquor 50
10* Fatliquoring with Fatliquor-5.0