Robbykills
05-27-07, 10:59 PM
I want to buy a new brooks soon, but I want it white. Can leather be bleached or will it look like ****? Anyone got a better alternative?
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - can you bleach a leather saddle?
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Ziemas
05-27-07, 11:23 PM
No, you can't bleach dyed leather.
Although I think it's a horrible idea to have a white leather saddle (it won't be white for long....) your best bet is to take it to the local shoe repair shop where they can possibly spray it white. It might turn out okay, but most likely will be splotchy.
I say this with a background in leather working.
Although I think it's a horrible idea to have a white leather saddle (it won't be white for long....) your best bet is to take it to the local shoe repair shop where they can possibly spray it white. It might turn out okay, but most likely will be splotchy.
I say this with a background in leather working.
deimos
05-27-07, 11:26 PM
Good question. Check this (http://www.zelikovitz.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=37_101)out> Seems like quite a process. Heres (http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-Dye-Leather-For-all-smooth-leathers_W0QQugidZ10000000000877002)a guide about leather dying but I'm not sure how well it would work on a brooks with your ass rubbing on the saddle constantly.
3Lph
05-28-07, 01:30 AM
If looks are what you're after, just get a Regal. I don't know how comfy they are though, but I haven't heard any complaints.
http://www.richardsachs.com/images/toys/regalwhite.jpg
http://www.richardsachs.com/images/toys/regalwhite.jpg
cicleto
05-28-07, 08:48 AM
leather can be cleaned with lemon juice,"bag maker secret" fron Chile