Originally Posted by 79pmooney

Wait a minute. You found a red one? And I am betting it is in far better shape. So - why not make it black. Far, far easier. Got to a cobbler and buy leather black. $8 perhaps. Apply it as many times as you need. Maybe finish with black shoe polish. Ride only with black shorts until you know it isn't going to bleed black. Done.

Leather black is incredibly black. A liquid you apply with the included cotton swab or any paint brush. (Also useful for making wood, etc. black. I use it on wood trays I make to contain music amplifier pedals and boxes. Perfect flat black for on-stage equipment. And so easy!)

I'd probably polish the seat with black shoe polish after treatment to minimize "bleed". Leather will thank you also. Especially if you use good polish like the Sappir brand.