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#27,211
Well guys I am trying hard to give up on the red Chrystie but it's not working very well. I tried paint again and it just isn't working. It's too big a spot to paint and not look conspicuous. I'm considering dyeing it. Is this a nightmare of a thing to attempt? Is it as easy as filling a tub full of dye and dipping? I'd have to go mahogany or black. Also this bag is DDDDDRY. It soaks up CPR and then still feels dry as a bone and the strap already has a slight crack starting. Would it's dryness affect it's ability to dye evenly?
 
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artax two said:
Well guys I am trying hard to give up on the red Chrystie but it's not working very well. I tried paint again and it just isn't working.its too big a spot to paint and not look conspicuous. I'm considering dyeing it. Is this a nightmare of a thing to attempt? Is it as easy as filling a tub full of dye and dipping? I'd have to go mahogany or black. Also this bag is DDDDDRY. It soaks up CPR and then still feels dry as a bone and the strap already has a slight crack starting. Would it's dryness affect it's ability to dye evenly?
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I have never dyed a bag, but was preparing to about a year ago and did a lot of Youtube research. It is not an easy, dip it and done process. From what I saw, you have to strip the bag first with rubbing alcohol (good luck finding that right now), nail polish remover with acetone or a professional product designed to remove the sealant. This will dry the leather a lot. Once the bag is stripped and the product you used has dried, give it at least a day, you begin applying the dye with an applicator or brush. It can take multiple coats, needs to be done in a well ventilated area and can make a big mess. Some say conditioning it after seals it, some apply another product to seal it but say it makes them kind of shiny. Hopefully someone with actual hands on experience will weigh in.
 
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artax two said:
Well guys I am trying hard to give up on the red Chrystie but it's not working very well. I tried paint again and it just isn't working.its too big a spot to paint and not look conspicuous. I'm considering dyeing it. Is this a nightmare of a thing to attempt? Is it as easy as filling a tub full of dye and dipping? I'd have to go mahogany or black. Also this bag is DDDDDRY. It soaks up CPR and then still feels dry as a bone and the strap already has a slight crack starting. Would it's dryness affect it's ability to dye evenly?
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ask @Busykitty ...she might have some ideas for you to cover it.
Edit...sorry...Busykitty...I ment @Punkkitten ....but I think both of you could have some great ideas.
 
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aerinha said:
I have never dyed a bag, but was preparing to about a year ago and did a lot of Youtube research. It is not an easy, dip it and done process. From what I saw, you have to strip the bag first with rubbing alcohol (good luck finding that right now), nail polish remover with acetone or a professional product designed to remove the sealant. This will dry the leather a lot. Once the bag is stripped and the product you used has dried, give it at least a day, you begin applying the dye with an applicator or brush. It can take multiple coats, needs to be done in a well ventilated area and can make a big mess. Some say conditioning it after seals it, some apply another product to seal it but say it makes them kind of shiny. Hopefully someone with actual hands on experience will weigh in.
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I feel like this bag has already been stripped in the past maybe because of how dry it is. I hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it just now but that is exactly what it feels like to the touch. Moisture touching it anywhere darkens it significantly and it dries quickly back to red.
 
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What the heck is this? Little Toothless Chester is more defiant than I anticipated. I CPRd her yesternight when she was still a bit more wet than I would have liked, but I needed to go to bed. Today, she looks like my blue merle dog. I wiped her down with water and buffed dry, that improved it somewhat, but I think I'll dunk again as she still has a gray haze allover. Not sure what happened here, can anybody enlighten me? CPR overload?
 

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My Winnie has a stain. Considering she is black it must be nail polish or paint???? It did not come off with a damp cloth or a vinegar wipe. Any suggestions on how to remove it if it survives tomorrow’s dunk?
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aerinha said:
My Winnie has a stain. Considering she is black it must be nail polish or paint???? It did not come off with a damp cloth or a vinegar wipe. Any suggestions on how to remove it if it survives tomorrow’s dunk?
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After the bag has been in the bath soaking for a bit, try massaging the area with your finger to see if it starts to crumble off.
 
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artax two said:
Well guys I am trying hard to give up on the red Chrystie but it's not working very well. I tried paint again and it just isn't working. It's too big a spot to paint and not look conspicuous. I'm considering dyeing it. Is this a nightmare of a thing to attempt? Is it as easy as filling a tub full of dye and dipping? I'd have to go mahogany or black. Also this bag is DDDDDRY. It soaks up CPR and then still feels dry as a bone and the strap already has a slight crack starting. Would it's dryness affect it's ability to dye evenly?
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If you go back to November, MrsGAM explained how she dyed a bag from start to finish. I think she took a neutral bag and dyed it burgundy. I have it noted because I want to dye a bag. One day.
No, unfortunately it was not a one step project. Lol if it was, I know I would have done it already!
 
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