ratpack66
Gear Hauler
I'll think of something.
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Post by ratpack66 on Feb 25, 2008 0:18:22 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I was wondering is there a way to die black boots,brown?Mind you I'm talking a dark brown here.  |
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Post by Desert Dweller on Apr 21, 2008 18:28:36 GMT -5
Not really no. Dye's are designed to go darker than what ever the color currently is. You would have to find some way to "bleach out" the leather and then dye it brown. I don't know how you'd go about doing that without destroying the leather though. Quite the conundrum.
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Ramiel
Treasure Seeker
Adventurer of the Underworld
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Post by Ramiel on Apr 21, 2008 19:12:26 GMT -5
Dye, no. Paint, maybe yes... But you should talk with someone experienced with leather, because you need something specific for it, or the paint will simply chip off... But the best option is to buy a pair of brown boots. I hope it helps |
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Post by Desert Dweller on Apr 21, 2008 20:14:16 GMT -5
True. Doesn't Meltonian make some type of spray-on color or something? I thought someone in the Lounge used it on a Webley holster a while back.
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Post by Desert Dweller on Apr 21, 2008 20:32:45 GMT -5
I found some info and a web address for ya, but use it at your own risk: www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53624I found several posts about soaking them in bleach, alcohol or both. It may be worth a shot for ya. Fyi: I did a google search for "lighten leather". Hope it helps. If your not sweatin possibly destroying em, then it might be a decent experiment. I think Ramiel probably has the right idea though and ya might want to just buy boots. Let me know how it turns out either way. I'm intrigued. |
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