Leather dye or conditioner for leather seat?

[TeddyG]

The leather on my 750 single seat is faded and I'd like to freshen it up. I've tried Fiebing's leather dye on a suit before, but it wore/rubbed off. Is there a more permanent die that won't rub off or will a conditioner like Picard's be any good? I'm guessing that only drum dried leather is permanent.
Thanks

 

[piranha-bro2]

Is your seat cover leather, Ted? Normally a waterproof vinyl.

 

[TeddyG]

It’s the original single seat w/ lockable hump

 

[piranha-bro2]

It’s the original single seat w/ lockable hump

Then I doubt you should use a leather die (on vinyl).

 

[Andy]

Then I doubt you should use a leather die (on vinyl).

Texta?

 

[Vince]

There are paints they use on vinal dashboards. I would be recovering it. In 50 years of hanging around motorbikes, I have only seen one actual leather seat on a bike. It didn't weather well.

 

[motoddrob]

2 out of 3 of my bikes have leather seats!!

 

[Perry]

Are you two thirds Hipster ?

 

[Paul Marx]

A lot of dyed bums out there.
Paul

 

[Haggis]

Have a look into the world of classic car seat refurbishment. Tons of info out there.

 

[Paul Marx]

Have a look into the world of classic car seat refurbishment. Tons of info out there.

Does it rain much in classic cars?
Paul

 

[Alzero]

Does it rain much in classic cars?
Paul

Lots of veteran cars have little to no roof. The leather upholstery takes a beating from the sun and rain. I’m thinking of the brass era or London to Brighton cars. Guinevere……

 

[Perry]

Genevieve ?

 

[Alzero]

My error: Genevieve from the movie of the same name about two couples in the London to Brighton run that was released in my birth year. A classic car film! Too much sake at dinner tonight!

 

[Paul Marx]

Lots of veteran cars have little to no roof. The leather upholstery takes a beating from the sun and rain. I’m thinking of the brass era or London to Brighton cars. Guinevere……

Yes, same for early motorcycle saddles.
Paul

 

[Haggis]

Does it rain much in classic cars?
Paul

The back seat of my Rover P5b witnessed many a moist moment with no I'll effects.

 

[Perry]

I assume you are referring to a good Dubbin. Buffed to a high lustre..

 

[Haggis]

... Absolutely, taking care to fill all the cracks and plump up the cushioning.

 

[chrisk]

The back seat of my Rover P5b witnessed many a moist moment with no I'll effects.

My Mini Coopers fold forward front seats were a godsend….. until the rocking caused them to fall back, crushing my calves

 

[TeddyG]

Oh well, upon closer examination, the "leather" I assumed is actually vinyl, so dying it won't be possible.
Thanks anyways- I'll probably sell it on Ebay