Painting leather products is a fairly simple process. Commonly used are water or oil based paints. The first type helps to preserve the natural softness of the material. When using the second type of dye, the skin can become rough and tough.
By mixing colors and adjusting the amount of paint used, you can achieve a saturated color, obtain completely new shades, as well as achieve special effects.
The article will discuss how to paint the skin with your own hands. The process requires compliance with certain rules. Otherwise, you may not achieve the desired result.
Coloring the leather interior of the car
It's no secret that even the most careful handling of the car's interior cannot protect it from wear. Especially if the car owner often uses dry cleaning services. The chemicals used to clean the seats contribute to loosening the skin, which significantly impairs its texture.
Buying new leather cases is expensive. Of course, you can resort to hauling the seats and their elements with new material, but in this case, it is likely that the identical skin color will not be selected. Therefore, auto skin painting is the best solution.
When painting a salon, it is not necessary to contact professional masters. With a thorough study of the features of this process and the selection of quality materials, you can carry out the work yourself.
Do-it-yourself painting of the interior of the car is a saving of money, a quick implementation of the process and a great result.
How is the staining process?
First of all, thoroughly clean the car interior. In this case, modern means are used that do not spoil the texture of the skin. Then, if necessary, the existing defects should be eliminated, after which the surface of the skin is degreased. This will ensure better adhesion of the new paint to the leather surface.
The benefits of staining a leather interior
Car skin painting has several advantages:
- The surface of the skin acquires softness and elasticity.
- There is a restoration of the integrity of the material and its operational characteristics.
- Eliminates deformation of the material, its shrinkage and rigidity.
- Painting the skin of the car interior allows you to achieve not only the restoration of its color, but also special effects. For example, some motorists use a pearl, gold or silver shade.
- The presence of moisturizing components protects the interior from drying out in the summer and extends the life of the seats and other elements.
What materials will be needed?
When staining, it is better to use high-quality products. Acrylic paints intended for the automobile salon are very popular today. Such tools are applicable both to leather seats, and to elements made of vinyl, as well as plastic.
In addition, acrylic paint characterizes elasticity. They do not crack and do not exfoliate. When applied, they lay down in an even layer, deliver maximum comfort when using.
Features of the use of pastes and creams
Painting the skin of the car interior can also be carried out using means in the form of a paste or cream. Their application is carried out using a brush or swab of gauze. To obtain an intense color, the paint is applied in two or three layers, each of which must be allowed to dry for about an hour.
In the case of using this type of drying, the cabin will take at least a day. If any defects have occurred during application, they can be removed with a solvent, masked with shoe polish or a special wax- based mastic for furniture.
Painting a car interior with an aerosol spray can?
Painting the skin of the cabin can be significantly simplified if you resort to the use of substances in an aerosol can. First, all the elements that need to be stained are cleaned, only then can you start spraying the material. The layer is uniform and smooth.
Board of Professionals
Professional craftsmen advise staining the skin while holding the balloon at a distance of 15-20 cm. In this case, one should not forget about moving the spray head along the surface of the product. Aerosol paint is also applied in several layers. After spraying the first one, let the skin dry for 15 minutes. Only then can a second coat be applied.
The final drying of the cabin will take several hours, after which the solvent removes small defects (smudges and sag).
Preliminary material preparation
It's no secret that the quality of staining the skin of a salon will depend not only on the paint used, but also on the preparatory work.
Before painting, it is recommended that the leather surface be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Preliminary priming is not required.
How to stain a leather bag?
This procedure can be carried out at home. Of course, changing the color of the bag will not work. But to revive the original shade, mask scuffs and cracks is quite possible.
What materials will be needed to color the bag?
It should be noted that the skin perfectly perceives various dyes. But keep in mind that the bag is an accessory that is used every day, so it is recommended to follow a number of simple rules.
First of all, you should buy a tool for painting the skin, designed for professional use. No other paints are recommended. Unfortunately, most of the popular means such as ink, green paint, iodine, and even paste from simple ballpoint pens will not bring the desired result, moreover, they can ruin your thing. They will not provide uniform coverage, and can fade under the influence of moisture.
What should be guided by when choosing?
Paint for skin dyeing should be produced by reputable manufacturers on the market. Such brands offer a wide palette of various shades. In the catalog there may be up to one hundred or more. You can always choose the right color.
Quality paints can be mixed. So you get a new tone and you can not only update your accessory, but also give it a completely new look.
The best result, as already mentioned, have paints based on water or oil.
Coloring bags at home
Painting leather bags comes out better when using products in tubes. These are real paints, not substances used for tinting. In addition, they make it possible to treat all the necessary surface. At the same time, the accessories do not spoil. In the case of staining with a spray can hardly promise such an effect.
How to prepare a fixer?
If a fixing substance is not attached to the paint you have purchased, it is easy to prepare it at home. To do this, you should take an ordinary glass of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt, as well as a liter of cold water.
Such a solution will help to reliably fix the result and protect the thing from burnout.
What else is needed?
You will also need ethyl alcohol, sponges (you can use those used for washing dishes) and soft woolen or terry towels.
Be sure to use rubber gloves. They protect your hands from the negative effects of chemicals on your skin.
Cleaning the bag before dyeing
First, the surface of the bag is thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust and stains. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of folds and draperies, as well as decorative elements. Do not forget about the pens.
Any remaining stain can manifest itself after staining unpredictably. Therefore, a thorough cleansing of the accessories is recommended.
Tip
When cleaning, do not resort to abundant wetting of the skin with water or the use of detergents. In extreme cases, you can use a solution based on water, ammonia and baby soap and immediately let the surface of the bag dry. This rule is especially true for leather products in bright colors.
To clean the bag from dust, a dry soft cloth is used, and ordinary medical alcohol can act as a detergent. They should wet the napkin and squeeze it. The cloth should be wet, but not wet. It is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface of the skin with a napkin, not forgetting about the decor.
Alcohol is an excellent degreaser. Once the surface is dry, you can begin to stain the product.
Coloring a leather bag and fixing agent treatment
A small amount of paint is applied to the sponge. You can use a thick cloth napkin. The surface is processed in smooth circular movements. At the seams should be walked twice, not forgetting the joints, as they can get a faded shade.
Skin painting should not be carried out by rubbing, but by simply applying the product. Let the paint soak for 30 minutes. Then polish the leather surface. For this purpose, velvet or a soft cloth is used.
Using fixative
It will not only fix the color, but also give the product freshness and gloss.
When treating the surface with a fixer, do not use it in large quantities. Processing should be done with a squeezed cloth.
You can stain the bag in about an hour, even if it is large in size. You can achieve not only refreshment of the original color, but also to obtain a new shade or use special means for spraying “under the metal”.
Coloring shoes at home
If you set out to eliminate existing defects on your shoes, make their color more intense, or even change their color, you can seek help from a specialist in a shoe workshop. Coloring shoes can be done independently at home.
Important details
An important fact is that the basis for the manufacture of shoes is different materials, and each of them requires a certain approach.
For example, if you intend to restore the white shoes, then with special care should be taken to clean it. Do not use alcohol or acetone, as it can ruin the coating.
Preliminary cleansing
Painting shoes made of leather requires preliminary cleaning. To paint lay evenly, as in previous cases, the leather surface should be cleaned and degreased. Dust, dirt, cream or wax residues are removed from shoes. For this purpose, a special cleanser is used, which is attached to the kit with paint. But if there is no money, you can make it yourself. For example, a soap-based solution is used. Dirt is removed with a rag. A small amount of ammonia can be added to the solution.
After cleaning, the shoes should dry thoroughly. For this purpose, it is not recommended to use heating devices, since shoes can dry out and deform.
How to choose a coloring matter?
Many are interested in what kind of paint to use when staining shoes. Only a professional product should be purchased. It can be released in the form of a spray, finished paint or powder that needs to be diluted. For decoration, acrylic shoe paint is usually used.
Today, the choice of means for coloring the skin is very wide. In the store you can pick up paint from both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Staining process
Depending on the type of paint, it can be applied with a brush, sponge or brush. Paint should be applied evenly and thinly. In the end, you should carefully look to see if there are poorly filled spots left.
Precautionary measures
Prepare the place where the skin will be painted. It is recommended to do this away from food, children and pets. Rubber gloves should be worn on hands. It is better to do this process on the street.
If this is not possible, a very important nuance should be taken into account: the paint has a pungent odor. Cover the workplace floor with cellophane or sheets of paper.