Dying a Louis Vuitton Vernis Leather Handbag (Patent Leather)

[@bb.schneider]

To dye the zipper you can use angelus paint + angelus soft and that does not bleed.

[@preluxe]

Thank you for the tip! I’ll have to try that next time!

[@monicarangel5987]

Have you had to do touch ups or dye the bag again? Just curious how long the color can last since this video was done in 2022. Thank you 😊

[@preluxe]

No I have not. The dye is permanent, so you should not have to do touch ups ever.

[@ORenee]

What was the product that you used on the zipper to make it glide easier?

[@preluxe]

Hi all of the products we use are linked in our bio under Amazon store front. Or click the link below ⬇️ amzn.to/47rNxen

[@labelle21]

If the paint gets over the metal logo is it easy to remove? I'm contemplating to dye a pair of Prada patent leather flats that has the "Prada" logo gold metal on it. Thanks!

[@preluxe]

If it’s just metal you should be able to wipe off using a baby wipe. You can also use a painters tape to cover that area. If it’s a logo with color on it. I recommend watching my Prada dye video because it did dye the logo.

[@jennevyulila1330]

I want to restore its original color. What would you suggest color dye to use?My bag is like what you have.

[@preluxe]

Hi! If there are markings on it that are dark, you will not be able to cover them with a light color dye. If you are just looking to brighten up the color, I would suggest mixing a yellow with a tiny bit of red, until you get this dark amber color

[@Sunsetlover2009]

I really want to do this to mine....I have a yellow alma that I want to make bubble gum pink...does the bag look really shiny after?

[@preluxe]

Yes! Finishing it with the acrylic gloss really helps! Just be careful with pink, it could turn out a bit orangey

[@AG-mk8vg]

​​@@preluxehi what about silver? Do you think it would show up or should I do a darker colour? And if I buy a stained bag, do you think all the stains would be covered?

[@rmiller7223]

Does painting a different color ruin the value if at some point you wanted to sell?

[@preluxe]

Yes, when a bag has been altered in any way by someone other than the company, it would be deemed not authentic. However, a bag like this was already stained and had very little value. By dying it, it makes it wearable again

[@jialeluxia6215]

Hi, what is the exact name of the dye used?

[@preluxe]

www.amazon.com/shop/shop_preluxe/list/2VVUP401M2Q8G?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfshop_preluxe_74FYMTNGRDYQBHCGV2SA

[@preluxe]

all of the products that I used are tagged in my handbag care list on amazon. I posted the link. This is the Angelus leather dye

[@wantyourbadromance12]

Do I have to use acetone?

[@preluxe]

Yes, acetone helps deglaze the vernis so that the new dye will be absorbed

[@ojou.artist]

How many coats of acetone is needed? :)

[@preluxe]

Just one

[@Leninrealmugler]

Why didn’t you use gloves?

[@preluxe]

I personally think that gloves are big on me and just get in my way.