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Thread ID: 84524	2007-11-09 03:27:00	Dying leather	FoxyMX (5)	PC World Chat

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609738	2007-11-12 02:50:00	PS...my dad takes a small finger-drip of the acid on his tongue to test if it is strong enough. I have no real criteria for this test..but I CAN tell you how strong coolant or antifreeze should be and how to differentiate from Pennsylvania crude oil and good engine oil.	SurferJoe46 (51)
609739	2009-01-23 04:39:00	I used to own a leathercraft store and dealt with customers wanting this same thing, on at LEAST a weekly basis. :) Oxalic acid is good for veg-tanned leather, but wouldn't really do any good to remove a finish. It could damage the finish, but I wouldn't trust it to remove it. It is mainly used to prepare never-before-dyed leather and remove any water spots, etc. The easiest way to redye a leather handbag, is to first prepare the surface, with something that will break the old finish and remove it. A "deglazer" product, which can be purchased at a leathercraft store, is perfect for that. You can also find leathercraft suppliers online. After the finish is "broken", you can dye it a darker color. I prefer a spray on product called Nu-Life. Nu-Life has the finish, overcoat built in, so the color won't rub off on anything that it touches. This is a great feature. With this product, you just prepare the surface and spray it on, until you have the desired cover. I hope this has helped you. Enjoy your "new" bag. :) Where am I going, and why am I in this handbasket?	HenryRex (13011)
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