Dyeing Patent Lady Dior Bag

[STEFFIHWEE]

Hello loves, I just wanted to share my experience about dyeing patent, just in case any of y'all were thinking of doing the same.

about 2 months ago I bought this terrible discoloured lady Dior from a seller. It was supposed to be a pinkish-beige but somehow it became a mustard yellow colour. I used Dylon Shoe dye (black) with 3 coats and let it dry in the sun to remove the smell. I've been using this bag for about 4 weeks now and it's held up well!

The colour it was supposed to be

The colour it was (yuck!)

1st coat

2nd coat

Done!

In comparison to my lambskin (it's on the left)

 

[SummerMango]

Wow, you did a fantastic job[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]. It looks amazing.

 

[STEFFIHWEE]

Wow, you did a fantastic job[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]. It looks amazing.

Thanku! There were many times throughout the whole thing where I wondered if I was making a terrible mistake [emoji28]

 

[averagejoe]

Hello loves, I just wanted to share my experience about dyeing patent, just in case any of y'all were thinking of doing the same.

about 2 months ago I bought this terrible discoloured lady Dior from a seller. It was supposed to be a pinkish-beige but somehow it became a mustard yellow colour. I used Dylon Shoe dye (black) with 3 coats and let it dry in the sun to remove the smell. I've been using this bag for about 4 weeks now and it's held up well!
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The colour it was supposed to be
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The colour it was (yuck!)
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1st coat
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2nd coat
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Done!
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In comparison to my lambskin (it's on the left)

Wow! I couldn't have been able to tell that it was redyed! You did an amazing job!

 

[luvpaige]

It look amazing. U did a great job. Is the dye expensive? It will cost a lot if u send to bag spa to redye a bag.

 

[STEFFIHWEE]

Wow! I couldn't have been able to tell that it was redyed! You did an amazing job!

Thanks [emoji171][emoji171][emoji171]

 

[STEFFIHWEE]

It look amazing. U did a great job. Is the dye expensive? It will cost a lot if u send to bag spa to redye a bag.

Nope! The dye was around USD 5. U can get it on eBay, it's called Dylon's leather dye (for shoes and bags)

 

[diorme]

That's crazy, it looks perfect! You are amazing, you've turned an icky bag into a total beauty! Maybe I start DIYing designer bags as a hobby lol it'll certainly allow me to buy more bags

 

[Oryx816]

That is remarkable. It looks terrific. I would have never thought......

 

[VivaNYC]

Looks great! What a transformation!! You are brave!! [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

 

[teadrinkingpuss]

Your "new" bag looks absolutely perfect. The other color looks tired, but black patent on Lady Dior is so beautiful. This looks like a brand spanking new bag you just got from the boutique!

Burning question: does this dye work on leathers other than patent? I may seriously consider buying a patent Lady Dior in pink then re dye it to black a few years down the road.

 

[SummerMango]

Thanku! There were many times throughout the whole thing where I wondered if I was making a terrible mistake [emoji28]

Ahh I would be too but you have nothing to worry about. You did an amazing job[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

 

[STEFFIHWEE]

Your "new" bag looks absolutely perfect. The other color looks tired, but black patent on Lady Dior is so beautiful. This looks like a brand spanking new bag you just got from the boutique!

Burning question: does this dye work on leathers other than patent? I may seriously consider buying a patent Lady Dior in pink then re dye it to black a few years down the road.

Yes it does. I think it was originally for other, more normal types of leather. I haven't tried though. Good luck if u do!

 

[STEFFIHWEE]

Awww that's so sweet! Thanku to everyone for the sweet comments

 

[Luv iz Louis]

Wow I didn't know you could even dye Patent Leather - looks fabulous - congrats