Understanding Leather Dyes, Paints & Balms

This video explains how leather is dyed and finished at the factory, the differences between after-market leather dyes, paints (finishes), balms, and why paints dominate the repair and restoration industry.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:25 - Factory dyeing and finishing of leather
  • 0:50 - After-market dyes
  • 1:26 - After-market paints (finishes)
  • 1:53 - Balms (pigmented conditioners)
  • 2:24 - Recap

More info about the differences between dyes, paints and balms here.

Learn more about the different kinds of leather.

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