Holster Dye

[Shima]

Has anyone here ever had good luck dyeing a leather holster. I have a holster I like everything about, but the color. I wear a black belt and have a black gun with a natural colored Bianchi holster that I'd like to dye black to match the gun and belt. I know they have leather dye for leather automotive interiors, but I don't know if that would work with holsters. Anybody have any input? Thanks.

[gregintenn]

GO to Tandy Leather on Nolensville road and pick up a bottle of Feibing's leather dye. It will do what you want.

[Chucktshoes]

GO to Tandy Leather on Nolensville road and pick up a bottle of Feibing's leather dye. It will do what you want.

This man knows what he's talking about.

[Westwindmike]

This man knows what he's talking about.

+100

Tandy will take care of you. If you want it to have a shine to it after you dye it, get some "Super Sheen" while you are there.

[Currently]

Lots of holsters are finished/impregnated with a wax for finish.

You may want to consider removing this before applying the dye.

You will know this is true when the dye looks blotchy.

[gregintenn]

Lots of holsters are finished/impregnated with a wax for finish.

You may want to consider removing this before applying the dye.

You will know this is true when the dye looks blotchy.

Tandy also sells a deglazer that will take care of this. Take your holster to the store and tell them what you are wanting to accomplish. They will be happy to answer your questions. I'll warn you, however, this stuff is expensive. You might be as cheap to buy a black holster.

[Shima]

The Bianchi holster was $65 IIRC. How much is the leather dye?

[Guest Verbal Kint]

The Bianchi holster was $65 IIRC. How much is the leather dye?

Did the old google search, and it doesn't appear to be too expensive (in relation to the holster you already paid for, and the size/quantity that I think you would need).

Tandy Leather Factory - Fiebing's Leather Dye

[gregintenn]

Wow! It looks like the deglazer is $6.99. They have a product called all in one which is a dye and finish combined. I've not used this product, but it is on sale for $6.99 as well. Looks like around $15 will fill the bill. That and a little work. I'll warn you; I never go in that store without spending at least $150! Good luck. Show us how it turns out.

[Shima]

Cool. I'll post some before and after pics upon completion. Thanks.

[Guest ABC3]

If your holster has a finish on it you will have to deglazer it first. After you dye it you will have to put a sealer on it so the dye does not transfer to your clothing. Anyway, Tandy will be able to help you with everything.

Good luck and do post some before and after pics.

[Shima]

I went to Tandy and took my holster with me. The old guy and his wife (?) both discouraged me from doing it because it would weaken the integrity of the leather. They advised me too take this one apart and use it for a pattern and cut new pieces out, dye and seal them, and sew them together. That's just too much trouble. I'll just wear the one I have as it is and buy another later if I choose.

[gregintenn]

I went to Tandy and took my holster with me. The old guy and his wife (?) both discouraged me from doing it because it would weaken the integrity of the leather. They advised me too take this one apart and use it for a pattern and cut new pieces out, dye and seal them, and sew them together. That's just too much trouble. I'll just wear the one I have as it is and buy another later if I choose.

They'd know.

[Westwindmike]

The manager guy has the personality of a rock. I can never get more than a grunt out of him. The lady is usually very nice and helpful. I can't believe they talked you out of a sale. Or they were just trying to sell you some leather $$$$$. I have dyed several holsters and have never had any "integrity" problems.

I vote for "go for it"!!!!

Coop

[gregintenn]

The manager guy has the personality of a rock. I can never get more than a grunt out of him. The lady is usually very nice and helpful. I can't believe they talked you out of a sale. Or they were just trying to sell you some leather $$$$$. I have dyed several holsters and have never had any "integrity" problems.

I vote for "go for it"!!!!

Coop

YOu know, you kind of have to warm up to him. The lady in therre is the best. The guy is rather odd, but he's not a bad guy once you get past the odd demeanor.

[Shima]

Yep. She said " I could sale you the stuff, but I'd hate to see you mess it up." I said thanks. The old man was gonna give me the leather to make one with. If I had a machine to do it, I might try, but sewing one together by hand is too much.

[gregintenn]

Yep. She said " I could sale you the stuff, but I'd hate to see you mess it up." I said thanks. The old man was gonna give me the leather to make one with. If I had a machine to do it, I might try, but sewing one together by hand is too much.

I do all mine with two needles and waxed thread. The trick is that there is a tool to lay out your stitch holes evenly. You also have to makes each hole with a diamond shaped awl. A groover is also used to keep your stitches below the surface of the leather so they don't wear.