The contents of each sized kit are shown below:

Small Colourant Kit (For smaller areas such as a car seat or single seat chair):

• 125ml Leather Prep Cleaner
• 125ml Alcohol Cleaner
• 250ml Leather Colourant
• 125ml Matt Leather Finish & 125ml Gloss Leather Finish
• 15ml Cross Linker Eco
• Spray Gun & Propellant
• Sponges & Accessories

Medium Colourant Kit (For mid-sized areas such as large armchairs or two car seats):

• 250ml Leather Prep Cleaner
• 250ml Alcohol Cleaner
• 500ml Leather Colourant
• 250ml Matt Leather Finish & 250ml Gloss Leather Finish
• 2 x 15ml Cross Linker Eco
• Spray Gun & 2 x Propellant Cans
• Sponges & Accessories

Large Colourant Kit (For larger areas such as a two-seater sofa or an entire car interior):

• 250ml Leather Prep Cleaner
• 250ml Alcohol Cleaner
• 1000ml Leather Colourant
• 250ml Matt Leather Finish & 250ml Gloss Leather Finish
• 2 x 15ml Cross Linker Eco
• Spray Gun & 3 x Propellant Cans
• Sponges & Accessories

Extra-Large Colourant Kit (For very large areas such as a full car interior (5 seats, door cards, dash and all other leather areas) or a full three piece suite)

• 500ml Leather Prep Cleaner
• 500ml Alcohol Cleaner
• 1500ml Leather Colourant
• 500ml Matt Leather Finish & 500ml Gloss Leather Finish
• 4 x 15ml Cross Linker Eco
• Spray Gun & 4 x Propellant Cans
• Sponges & Accessories

A fine result can be achieved with our kits, remember they are designed for the general public and so have been made as easy as possible to use. For detailed instructions of how to dye leather, please read one of the following guides.

Restore or change the colour of your leather furniture, car interior and more!

* Please note: there may need repaired or strengthened before recolouring. Always check with a sales advisor if you are unsure.

1. Mercedes Gazette
2. Jaguar Enthusiast
3. Practical Classics
4. Jaguar World
5. Diamler & Lanchester Owners Club
6. Fast Ford Magazine
7. Review

Mercedes Gazette

A Recommendation Made and Another Endorsement

Dear Chris,

I would like to recommend The Furniture Clinic (0844 879 3691) as an excellent supplier of leather restoration products.

The driver’s seat on my 560SEL had some substantial cracks, which rather spoilt my enjoyment of the car. Having been unable to find a good second-hand replacement, I was pondering having a new panel sewn in; however such a repair would certainly not match the naturally aged appearance of the remainder of the seat.

I thought I would first try a restoration product, and telephoned The Furniture Clinic. They did not have a record of the dark red used on my car, so it was necessary for me to send a sample. Nevertheless, for under £50 I received everything I needed: Leather preparation fluid to remove the old finish, a flexible filler to repair the cracks, dye, clear sealant, an air brush to apply the dye and sealant, and a selection of cloths and pads.

I posted the samples on Monday. On Wednesday I happened to be driving on the A1 near Newcastle and noticed a sign to the industrial estate where they are based. I thought it would have been a bit rude to call in and ask whether my order was ready – but I need not have bothered: When I got home I found the package was already there, having been delivered earlier that day. It would have been impossible to provide a better delivery service.

As for the product itself, the colour is a virtually perfect match, and I chose to slightly under-fill the cracks, so the repaired panel would retain an imperfect and somewhat naturally aged appearance to match the rest of the seat. It would, of course, have been possible to do a perfect job.

Sending a sample of the leather was only necessary because I was not able to take my car to their premises. They welcome customers and tell me they have people regularly visiting to buy their products, not just for cars but for furniture as well. The people I spoke to on the telephone were helpful and friendly. This is a refreshingly different attitude from one of the other suppliers (Gliptone) who I have heard are rather abrupt and will not accept visitors.

So for £50 and a couple of hours of my time I have achieved a most satisfactory repair, which is, I am sure, far cheaper than what a traditional upholsterer would have charged for such a job.

I would also like to endorse the recommendation of Millennium Mercedes in Bedford (01234 218424) which was made by Dr Robert Oakley in the May issue of the Gazette.

Yours sincerely,

Kim Stopher, Northill

Q. What is the difference between the Leather Colourant Kit and the Complete Leather Repair Kit?

A. The Complete Leather Repair Kit provides enough colourant and the right equipment to cover touch ups to small areas and minor repairs.

The Leather Colourant Kit comes in various sizes and the range provides enough colourant and the correct equipment to take on larger restoration projects, from colouring over medium-large scale repairs to complete colour changes to car interiors or three piece suites.

Q. I want to change the colour of my leather item, should I use the Leather Colourant Kit or the Leather Re-Colouring Balm?

A. The Colourant Kit should be used when changing the colour of your leather, the Re-Colouring Balm should only be used to restore colour to leather and not to change it.

Q. The colour of my leather has worn/faded and I want to restore it, do I use the Leather Re-Colouring Balm or the Leather Colourant Kit?

A. To restore the colour to worn/faded absorbent leather items (such as Aniline or Pull-Up) you should use the Leather Re-Colouring Balm as this will soak into the leather and quickly restore the colour to its former glory. The balm can also be used to restore colour to areas on non-absorbent leathers where areas of minor-cracking have occurred and the natural leather is exposed.

To restore the original colour to non-absorbent leathers where more significant areas of fading or wear has occurred you should use the Leather Colourant Kit.

Q. Is the colour/finish provided by the Leather Colourant Kit permanent?

A. If applied correctly, the finish/colour provided by the kit can typically be expected to last as long as the original manufacturers' finish would taking into account conditions and wear & tear.

Q. I'm unsure what size Leather Colourant Kit I require for my project, is there a general guide or 'rule of thumb'?

A. As a general rule:

The small kit provides enough product to tackle repairs & restoration to the colour of smaller projects such as a footstool, shoes, clothing or a single car seat.

The medium sized kit should be sufficient to re-colour larger areas such as an armchair or two car seats.

The large kit will give you what you need to re-colour projects in the size range of a 2-3 seater sofa, car seats (two front seats and the back seat)

The extra large kit has been designed for a full car interior (5 seats, door cards, centre console, dash, and all other leather areas) or an entire three piece suite.

Although every project is different, this guide provides a good overview of the scale of projects that each size of the Leather Colourant Kits in our range is suitable for. If in doubt it is always better to go one size larger, providing all of the colourant and finish you need, with some left over for touch-ups should they be needed going forward.

Q. Can the Leather Colourant Kit be used on Vinyl?

A. The colourant used in the kit can be used on Vinyl, but the colourant layer will not adhere as well to the surface Vinyl as it does on leather. To counteract this, we advise that you apply our Adhesion Promoter before spraying on the colourant, this will ensure a suitable surface for the colourant to adhere to and provide better results and longevity.

Q. I want to change the colour of my leather clothing/jacket/sofa/furniture/car interior, is the Leather Colourant Kit suitable for this?

A. Yes, the Leather Colourant Kit can be used to change the colour of any leather surface, no matter what the item may be!

Q. I have a specific colour I require for my project, can you provide this with the Leather Colourant Kit?

A. Yes, we can provide kits with any colour you require. Simply pick a colour from one of our colour charts or send us a sample and we will match it and send it to you. If you wish to have a colour matched, just indicate that you will be sending a sample to us by ticking the corresponding box when you go to add your choice of kit to your basket on the Leather Colourant Kit page.

Q. Can I continue to clean and maintain my leather as normal after using the Leather Colourant Kit?

A. Yes, but it is important that you do not clean or applying protection cream to the leather item for 7 days after applying the colourant (though it can be used after 24 hours). This gives both the colour and the finish time to fully cure before being treated. For total maintenance and cleaning of any leather item we recommend our Leather Care Kit, providing powerful protection and cleaning for any leather item in one handy pack.