Scratches on calfskin

[drspock7]

Finally I decide to dye my D-bag using Tarrago leather dye in a medium gray. (Steel gray number 14) I am not totally happy with the result because now the bag has more "shine" BUT the truth is that now I can use the bag!!
Was full of scratches, like dirty and was like to wear an old bag (with only 2 years of use!).
I will never buy a Tod's or bag with that type of leather.
The result:View attachment 2837881

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The original & dying (in total I made 3 layers):
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Wow, the dye job looks great.

 

[Picard]

that looks gorgeous
what color was it before?

the original color was the gray you can see on the third photo. A little more clear than the result. You can see the original here (I made the photo of my 2 Tod's bags):
http://forum.purseblog.com/tods/tods-dbag-compared-with-miky-photos-778443.html

 

[Picard]

Picard, your newly dyed D bag is beautiful! Actually amazing! I have a D bag, but the older style. My leather looks to be the same color as your original color. I have carried my bag one time, as the color just doesn't suit me. I don't know if I am brave enough to try and dye my bag, but you have given me something to ponder over! Congrats on your "new" bag!

I have been using the bag a lot the last weeks and the dye really works well. Not transfer to clothes, and is water resistant! I am happy with the result, but is an option only if you will not use the bag never more. If the skin is in good conditions, don't do it.