How to remove leather dye

[ZOOMBI U]

My interior color does not match my vin , I have been trying to track down the original interior color and history through a previous owner, I have found that the interior has been dyed. I Have been able to remove enough dye to verify the color. Does anyone know how to remove dye, and or can it be done without damaging the interior. Cheers

 

[carguy07]

Aren't there only 2 color choices?

 

[CitySnake]

I would think you'd be better off with just buying 2 new/used seats in the appropriate color.

 

[Jeff Torrey]

You don't have to remove the dye, just re-dye the seats the color you want.

Laquer thinner will remove dye but you will need to re-dye the leather.

 

[Saint_Spinner]

Even better might be a trade. Post pics. of the interior..you never know whether someone wants to trade. Win-win situation.

 

[ZOOMBI U]

The seats have either been recovered or replaced to black, I can easily have them recovered back to tan, But the steering wheel, shifter and hand brake were tan and have been dyed black, and are not available through dodge. The original owner didn't like the tan/black interior, I would like to put it back to original. Alcohol seems to remove the dye but I don't want to damage the leather, looking for suggestion.

 

[Saint_Spinner]

I'm sure if you call a leather place (upholster for car interiors) they'd be able to tell you more.

 

[Jeff Torrey]

http://www.colorplus.com/

I re-dyed the leather interior in my Lotus this winter. Check out the above website they supplied the dye. Very helpfull, best to call them on the phone.

 

[ZOOMBI U]

Is there a company that can rewrap the steering wheel and shifter, I have been able to get enough of the black off to match original color.