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.