leatherique Process

This is exactly what they wish if you are trying to match your existing color. I just finished re-dying my seats back in february. They use a computerized color matching system that seems to be pretty spot on for the original color from your sample. Just be sure to apply the color as a diluted wash and not full strength as it tends to look a little too shiney once it dries.

 

Would it make sense to rejuvenate the leather first, before sending the sample?

 

Not really. The area that you are pulling the sample from should pretty much be unexposed to the elements. You'll want to send a clean sample. I used one of the covers for the manual window crank on the door.

 

I am in the middle of the same process. I decided to go with Ferrari tan 3218 which is a custom color. It is an exact match to the current tan in my 575 which I think it beautiful. But my note is really to suggest that while you can apply the dye with a brush or cloth (line staining wood) I highly suggest investing in an airbrush and airbrushing it on. I found that he brush or cloth method left streaks which I personally did not like. I bought a very good airbrush (don't get a cheap airbrush) and the results were magnificant!!! My seats look new which is what I was after. Even though a good airbrush rig might cost you $350-$400 it is 10% of the cost of purchasing new leather. I also highly recommend removing all the old laquer finish and doing the rejuvenator treatments prior to staining. Again, with an airbrush the seats, door panels and consol look absolutely new!

 

I had great results using an artists brush, and taking my time.
The brush was a 10 ROYAL soft-grip #SG4520. No streaking whatsoever, and more control around stuff that I didn't want oversprayed with the airbrush.
I also was not happy with the first color sent by Leatherique. The second bottle sent was a better match.