Removed Dye Transfer on Beige Leather

[EPA7]

Don't know whether I'm lucky or good, but I was a bit upset to see that I had some blue jean dye transfer onto my beige seat leather after the last road trip, even though the jeans had been washed several times. Fortunately I was able to remove it all using 10% Woolite and a boars hair brush. After I cleaned it up, I treated all the leather with Leather Masters Protection Cream, which will hopefully make it easier to remove should it happen again.

[judyb]

Dye transfer can be removed more easily when done in the early stages. The longer it is left the harder it will be to remove as the dye travels further into the finish on the leather. Using a protector that works correctly will certainly help next time as the dye will sit on the surface.
Judyb

[erobertson]

All light colored leather is prone to pick up the denim dye. Regular cleaning / treatment will minimize problems. I was at first a bit skeptical but 1Z Einszett Plastic Vinyl Deep Cleaner works great to remove the dye. Be careful in cleaning so as not to remove or scratch the thin layer of coating on the leather. Once that layer is breached either through cracking or excessive wear it becomes much more difficult to keep the leather in good shape.

[Waxy]

Mild soap & water works for me.

[EPA7]

Originally Posted by Waxy

Mild soap & water works for me.

That was the point of my post. A dilute solution of Woolite surprisingly cleaned things right up.

[addysdaddy]

Actually I've found Adams polishes leather cleaner works really well to remove "blue jean dye" when applied to a white terry and then gentle scrubbed onto the surface. For leather in good condition, I like using the Ultima Interior Shampoo.

[doctordon]

Originally Posted by judyb

Dye transfer can be removed more easily when done in the early stages. The longer it is left the harder it will be to remove as the dye travels further into the finish on the leather. Using a protector that works correctly will certainly help next time as the dye will sit on the surface.
Judyb

[judyb]

Thanks or your comments - there are iw some great leather protectors available including one with a 12 month guarantee.
Hooe ths hels
Judyb