How it works
Prep, dye, seal
Three simple steps for deep, even color.
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Prep
Clean the leather and take off the factory finish with Deglazer so the dye can soak in.
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Dye
Apply evenly with a wool dauber. Let it dry, then add another coat for a deeper shade.
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Seal
Seal it with Acrylic Finisher for added protection.
Why Angelus
Made for makers since 1907
- 1907Five generations of the same family, made in Los Angeles
- CA compliantMade to meet California’s VOC regulations
- WorldwideNon-flammable, so it ships everywhere
Good to know
Low VOC dye questions, answered
Quick answers from our counter staff.
What’s the difference between Low VOC and standard leather dye?
Low VOC is made to meet California’s VOC rules, has fewer harsh fumes and is non-flammable, so it ships worldwide. Standard leather dye comes in larger sizes, up to a quart, and ships within the U.S.
Can I use Low VOC dye on wood?
Yes. It soaks into bare wood too, and guitar builders use it for solid colors and burst finishes. Test on a scrap piece first, since the wood changes the final color.
How do I make a color lighter?
Mix in Neutral Low VOC Leather Dye, which is clear and dilutes the color without changing the hue.
Do I need to deglaze first?
Yes. Remove the factory finish with Leather Preparer & Deglazer so the dye can soak in.
Will the color look the same on my leather?
It depends on the leather underneath, so test a hidden spot or the Leather Test Swatch first.
Used with purple to create a purple burst finish on guitar. Turned out great!
Perfect for dying the bottom of shoe soles. Worked for me
Wow!! This product worked great on a pair of work boots that I had painted in at work! I was just about to go drop another $300 on a pair of new boots but decided to give this product a try and I’m glad I did!! Very happy with the outcome!
My mom's bag from the late 90's. Purse had a bunch of white spots and scratches. Applied two coats. Dried evenly! Super happy with the outcome
Broken during shipping
i used this to dye my leather door panels black and while it looks AMAZING, it’s been over 24 hrs and the black still comes off on my fingers. i’m not sure if it needs a sealant or maybe just some more dry time. hopefully it’ll be dry to the touch soon tho, cause it looks amazing. 😫
Quality dye, dried quickly!
I used it in refurbishing a pair of leather chaps. The bottoms needed to be touched up. This was so great. The results were fabulous. I look forward to finding projects to use other colors on.
This is very good leather dye! I re-did a leather backpack that had an "ooops". The finished result was like factory new!
Great stuff! I got a sponge brush to apply it but it does come with a cotton dauber. You don't need to put on a thick coat it's pretty thin stuff but covers the leather well.
Worked out great blacking out a pair of white Dr Martens. Be careful to not oversaturate since it can get sticky and difficult to dry. So thin coats with adequate drying time between layers is important.
Seems like a nice dye but was not compatible with the Angelus Leather Filler.
It is a great product and I used it to change colors on a good pair of shoes, I will use it for future projects
Beautiful green dye. Darker than expected, but lovely, with amazing coverage.
Dye is easy to use and apply - would definitely recommend using their leather preparer/degalzer to remove the factory finish before dyeing, it will help the dye to penetrate/color better. Four stars only because my shoes still turned out more of a dark brown than jet black after 4-5 coats (drying inbetween). But would recommend this dye and use again.
Perfect product 👍
This was my first time using this brand of dye. I needed something very low odor and with as little rub off as possible, and I think it really works well. There was no smell at all, and the dye went on quite smoothly, with a brush for borders, and a dauber for broad areas. I am truly impressed and I plan to get some other colors!
I probably could have added a third coating though the instructions for this black were for two coats. The color seemed to be a very dark bluegrey- but with a top coat it darkened up acceptably.
Great!
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Used this to dye my boots from brown to black. They turned out perfect. They look so good I almost believed they stayed out black. Dried fast, and didn't bleed at all. Everyone thought they looked great!
Worked great. Easy to apply. Started a new job and found out my new safety boots gad to be black, after I bought brown ones and had already broke them in. Saved me $300.
It dries quick and covers well. Don’t get it on anything that you don’t want black. It worked great on my corvette driver seat.
This was my first time using this dye but it certainly won’t be my last. It went on very easily and it completely covered the flower pattern on my shoes over as if was never there.
I used this product to dye my brown work boots. Only took two coats to fully cover. Great product.
The quality and the value.
Be careful when using. It is a very strong dye and will degrade loose leather. I used the pre-conditioner to make sure the leather was ready to accept the dye. It looks very good. It does take a while to dry so be patient before trying to use a polisher. My sports car seat looks new again.
Great dye
This product is awesome. I used it to touch up my boots and shoes. The black color is true no fading.
