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Neutral Leather Dye

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Pro-grade leather dye that soaks in for deep, even color.

Soaks right inColor goes into the leather, not on top
Build it deeperAdd coats for a richer shade
Mix your own shadesLeather dyes mix with each other
Dauber includedEvery bottle comes with one

Great for recoloring boots, restoring faded leather, belts, bags and furniture.

Made in LA since 1907
Permanent color
Mix any colors

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★★★★★Restoration

“Chair looks like new.”

Your dye worked great. Enabled us to touch up a 50 year old wing chair whose finish was deteriorating. Had not been able to match the color locally.

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“Perfect dyes for guitar staining.”

I purchased the brown, yellow, orange, and jet black dyes for a guitar project, and they did NOT disappoint. Having no prior staining experience made the project a bit daunting, but the colors were as advertised…

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Angelus Neutral Leather Dye is a completely clear leather dye used to dilute other Angelus Leather Dye colors, so you can make lighter shades and blend custom tones.

Choose a 3 oz. bottle, pint, or quart.

How to use it

Mix Neutral into any Angelus Leather Dye color, starting with a small amount.
Test the shade on the Angelus Leather Test Swatch or a hidden spot.
Add more Neutral for a lighter shade, or more color for a deeper one.

Pro-grade dye, made easy for first-timers

It's the same professional-grade leather dye fashion, footwear, and entertainment companies use to make their pieces, at everyday prices.
Dye soaks right in for a rich, even color. Start with one coat and add more until it's as deep as you want.
Try it first on the Angelus Leather Test Swatch or a hidden spot to see the color on your leather.
Free step-by-step tutorials on our YouTube channel and FAQs walk you through it. Not sure about a color? Check the Color Chart. Unused products can be returned within 30 days.

What customers say

“I love that i can dilute other angelus dyes or mix whatever I want with it. Really adds a lot of versatility to the work I do.”

★★★★★ Betty P., Bangor, ME

“Nice product,very easy to apply and work into the leather or suede”

★★★★★ Benjamin L., Tarpon Springs, FL

Common questions

Does Neutral Leather Dye add color?

No. It's completely clear, so it lightens and dilutes other dye colors without changing the hue.

Can I mix Angelus dye colors?

Yes. Angelus Leather Dyes mix together, and Neutral lets you fine-tune how light or deep the mix goes.

Dyeing leather is different from painting—it soaks into the material rather than sitting on top like paint. The final color depends on the base color of the leather, so a white surface dyed with red will turn pink, not true red. Angelus Leather Dyes are designed to enhance and transform brown leather rather than lighten it. Keep this in mind when selecting your dye color.

DYEING SMOOTH LEATHER WITH ANGELUS LEATHER DYE

1. Prep by wiping down leather with leather preparer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag.

2. Wait for leather to dry a few minutes. Wipe down with microfiber towel to remove all lint.

3. Using Wool Daubers (One is supplied with each dye) soak the dye on the dauber.

4. Be careful of what you are dyeing. If you are dyeing a large spot use the dauber fully soaked. If you are doing a smaller section a paint brush or much less dye on the dauber may be required.

5. Make sure to soak the article you are dyeing. Dye works by soaking into the item you are dyeing. It does not act like paint. Feel free to soak and evenly rub across to make sure all is even.

6. Leave to dry. You may see a tint, bronzing, or any different finish. Do not panic! This is just residual dye on the surface.

7. (Optional) Wipe with a microfiber towel to remove excess dye pigment. If there is still a sheen or tint use some alcohol on said microfiber and wipe down quickly. Do not let the alcohol sit on the item or else you risk lifting some of the dye and discoloring. Once done the tint should disappear and it will just be the color.

8. If you wish to dye the item more of the color complete steps 5-7 again.

9. If you are looking to protect and nourish the leather we suggest using Angelus Leather Balm or Neutral Angelus Shoe Polish. If you do not want the shine of the shoe polish just lightly buff versus a full buff to shine. If you dyed the article a black or brown we would suggest even buffing with a colored shoe polish or Lustre Cream.

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DYEING SUEDE WITH ANGELUS SUEDE DYE

1. Prep by cleaning the surface with a cleaning product like our Angelus Easy Cleaner Kit. It is necessary to get all the oils and dirt that may be sitting in or on the suede material.

2. You cannot "SPOT TREAT" suede. Please make sure to fully wash/clean the entire surface to avoid water spots.

3. If the suede feels hard in texture, there is too much product in the material. Use a suede brush to loosen the suede. You can also use a soft bristle brush and water to pull out the cleaner. Let it dry, then you can continue.

4. Using Wool Daubers (One is supplied with each dye) soak the dye on the dauber.

5. Be careful of what you are dyeing. If you are dyeing a large spot use the dauber fully soaked. If you are doing a smaller section a paint brush or much less dye on the dauber may be required.

6. Make sure to soak the article you are dyeing. Dye works by soaking into the item you are dyeing. It does not act like paint. Feel free to soak and evenly rub across to make sure all is even.

7. Leave to dry for a few hours.

8. Using our Suede Kit brush or a strong bristled brush, break up the suede to bring it back to its natural feel. Be careful to not let residual dye get on other parts while brushing excess off. This will help the suede feel original again as well as remove excess dye so not run in case it gets wet.

9. (Optional)We highly recommend spraying down with our Water Repellent or Mink Oil Aerosol. Dyeing leather is different from painting—it soaks into the material rather than sitting on top like paint. The final color depends on the base color of the leather, so a white surface dyed with red will turn pink, not true red. Angelus Leather Dyes are designed to enhance and transform brown leather rather than lighten it. Keep this in mind when selecting your dye color.

How it works

Prep, dye, seal

Three simple steps for deep, even color.

Prep
Clean the leather and take off the factory finish with Deglazer so the dye can soak in.

Leather Preparer and Deglazer5 oz. · $5.95
Dye
Apply evenly with the wool dauber. Let it dry, then add another coat for a deeper shade.

Neutral Leather Dye3 oz. · $5.95
Seal
Seal it with Acrylic Finisher for added protection.

Acrylic FinisherNormal · $8.95

Why Angelus

Made for makers since 1907

1907Five generations of the same family, made in Los Angeles
Pro-gradeThe same dye fashion and footwear companies use
MixableBlend colors to make your own shades

Good to know

Leather dye questions, answered

Quick answers from our counter staff.

Do I need to deglaze before dyeing?

Yes. The factory finish blocks dye from soaking in, so strip it first with Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

How is dye different from paint?

Dye soaks in; paint sits on top. Dye takes on the color underneath, so red dye on white leather turns pink. Our dyes are alcohol based and our paints are water based.

Can it make leather lighter?

Dye works best going darker. It's made to enhance and transform brown leather rather than lighten it. Test a hidden spot first.

Can I mix leather dye colors?

Yes. Angelus leather dyes mix with each other. Mixing dye takes more testing than mixing paint, and don't mix leather and suede dyes together.

Leather dye or suede dye?

Leather dye for smooth leather, suede dye for suede. Leather dye is stronger and can make suede hard instead of soft.

Can it ship to California or outside the U.S.?

Regular leather dye ships within the U.S., except California. Low VOC Leather Dye ships everywhere, California included.

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Love that I can lighten dyes using the neutral. Opens up a whole new set of colors my customers have been asking for.

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I use this to adjust the color on some of my custom leather hats and shoes. It makes changing the color depth of the dye easy.

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I love that i can dilute other angelus dyes or mix whatever I want with it. Really adds a lot of versatility to the work I do.

worked great thinning darker colors

worked great thinning darker colors

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The product was excellent. I used it to dilute other dyes to a lighter color tone.

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The Angelus dyes work well for me. The small bottles last a long time. My only wish is that the website might have larger color samples to make the distinctions among specific blends of a color more easy to see.

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Perfect

Nice product,very easy to apply and work into the leather or suede

I’m still learning

I’ve tried a couple other dyes, but I love how vibrant the Angelus dyes are. Plus, there are so many different colors to choose from! I used the neutral dye recently to make the orange I had into more of a yellow. It took a bit of figuring out, but I really like the color it achieved.

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Great product for blending and smoothing.

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I was asked to make an American Flag from leather baseballs. I had seen the balls painted but wanted to do something different. That’s where your product comes in. I decided to hand dye 130 new and used baseballs that I then cut in half. Each ball was cleaned( Easy Clean), prepared (Leather Preparer), dyed twice (to show off the brilliant red and blue color), polished with the leather balm, and sealed with the Water &Stain Repellent. Every step of the way your leather products were used. The dyed balls turned out absolutely beautiful and then as a whole created a stunning end result. The American flag made from 260 halved baseballs is being displayed in the office of the American Association Independent Baseball Team out of Sioux City Iowa. The Angelus leather products helped make this project a success. From ordering the products, to receiving them quickly and all the order accounted for, to finding the “perfect” color dye, to the easy to follow directions and videos it was seamless. Thank you. I appreciate the fantastic customer service and high quality of your product.

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I’ve used the Angelus dyes on many products. The customers are extremely happy with the end results!

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It was a great product. I bought it for my son and he loved it.

these dyes are great for woodworking.

They are thin-able and go a long way. The colors are vivid and easily mixed. I know I'm using them in a odd way and they still work great for dying wood.

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