STARTSO WORLD Leather Recoloring Balm, Black Leather Repair Kit for Furniture, Leather Dye, Leather Color Restorer for Couches, Leather Couch Paint | Repair, Restore Faded & Scratched Leather

I know my before and after pics aren’t the best but I figured any picture is helpful when you’re sifting through product reviews. Relevant background: My car is a 2006 with full leather interior (so I have not tried this product on vinyl) that i’ve owned since 2017 and all this time, I thought my interior was originally dark grey. Well, when my cat peed on me and my drivers seat and cleaning it notably faded part of the seat, I went looking for a color matched leather recoloring product and found out that there IS NO grey leather in my model and year, it was just faded to grey by the time I got it in 2017. So clearly I was working with pretty badly faded leather when I applied this balm. Amount used: I used it on several types of leather finishes as you can see in my car, some were more absorbent than others. I did all 4 doors, front and back of all my seats, headrests, my leather dash and glove compartment, and a handful of other leather trim pieces. Some of these parts I did two coats on as some were more faded than others. I did the entire drivers seat, front passenger seat, center console, 3 of the doors, and a few other spots here and there twice. The rest I did once. This used up almost exactly the amount in one container. Perfect amount for a car with an absurd amount of leather and a ton of fading. Application method: I tested several application methods with different tools and motions and the one that produced the best, darkest and most even coloring was using the yellow round sponge that comes with it in a buffing motion while applying light pressure, kind of massaging it into the leather. This was true for all the different leather styles in my car. For spots that had damage (scrapes, tears, extra deep wrinkles), it worked best to use the edge of the yellow sponge to press it into the indented area then rub it in around the area without rubbing over top of the damage. It’s not a filler and if I were to do it properly, I’d have used a filler, but I just wanted to diminish the appearance of my damaged spots and this was effective for that. Results: after finishing, it looked great but became very matte and felt dry to the touch after 2-3 days. I used a wax and solvent based leather conditioner (I make it myself but Montana pitch blend is very similar to what I made and used) over top to put the moisture back in the leather and provide a light sealant, as it’s obvious the factory sealant wore off like a decade ago. After applying that, it looks and feels great and is holding up! I would plan on using a conditioner like this a few days after the balm. Another thing I noticed before I used the conditioner was that, while it didn’t transfer to my clothes even in the rain, black did come off onto my cloth when I used a leather cleaner on it 5 days after applying. This is part of the reason I decided a conditioner with beeswax would be the best option. Since applying that, the black has not come off at all when cleaning. Down time: i found that 8 hours was enough for it to completely dry/absorb and be impervious to rain and not transfer onto clothes or skin. I did not check it any sooner than 8 hours, as I did each round of application at night when I was done driving for the day and checked it when I got up, so it’s possible that it could be good to go in less than 8 hours. I did notice color changes over the course of the 3 days after each application. The pieces that were in the best condition became more even, any sponge marks I left behind melted away. The pieces that were most damaged became less even, as the driest parts absorbed more of the colorant and became lighter than other parts. I would definitely recommend waiting at least 3 days before applying a second layer so that you can really tell what you’re working with. Then, again, would recommend waiting at least 3 days before cleaning the leather or applying a conditioner or sealant, because the color changes indicate that it’s not fully absorbed and at its final state until 3 days have passed. All in all, I am very happy with this product and my car looks amazing!

I got this to re-color my brown chair to gray. The process was pretty quick and easy and I’m thrilled with the result. The instructions were a little lacking on what to use and how, but basically just spread the dye over the furniture with whatever feels appropriate and let it dry fully before applying more. Definitely wear gloves. The gloves included felt thin and flimsy but they worked great and kept my hands quite clean from the dye. I did this project completely in my office with no windows open and there was no smell I could detect. I did one coat on this recliner and that used up most of the dye, leaving enough for touchups, so if you’re doing a larger piece of furniture, multiple jars will likely be needed. I’d planned on doing a couple coats, but was pleased with how well this gray covered the brown that I was pleased with this result. It goes on kind of like paint so I was able to easily cover the brown with the gray. Speed-wise it was a really quick process. I started with the back of the chair and turned on a 90-minute movie to watch while I painted my chair. I was able to sit in the chair to watch the ending of the movie, so I’d say it took me maybe 45 minutes to paint this recliner fully and it dries quickly, maybe 15-20 minutes, especially with the ceiling fan helping (note: heat is not recommended). So if you want to easily transform an item, it’s possible to do so quickly with this product. Some sections stuck to each other after painting it, like the backrest to the arms, but were easily separated without issue. It did feel a bit stiff and maybe crunchy at first, but after buffing it with a soft cloth and sitting in it, the leather has softened up. After sitting on the chair the past week, it doesn’t feel like paint on a chair. It feels natural, soft and comfortable. There was a decent amount of cat damage to the chair and this helped conceal that well. I think if I’d added mink oil as recommended, that would’ve helped but just the dye alone has helped significantly. It doesn’t seem like it will scratch off easily either. Overall, I’m extremely pleased with this product. It’s easy to apply, it dries quickly and the result is exactly what I wanted. I don’t always have a lot of patience for projects, but this did not require much. I’d definitely get it again.

Super impressed. Painted an old worn brownish couch gray, and it looks brand new! No smell, dries fast. Photo is as I was starting first coat.

Looks like a good product. We have some severe discoloration on our boat vinyl. A single coat on the port side worked great. A single coat on the starboard side was not as effective but the dew was heavy that evening. We’re planning to give it another coat as is recommended. The color is a beautiful match and the finish on the port side looks great! We’re giving this an A. A+ if the second coat improves the finish.

Super happy with this stuff! I’ve been cleaning up a vintage purse I bought, and realized some sections were a vivid blue at one point (before aging and exposure to sun). I was hoping the balm could help with restoration of the original color… It definitely did! Application was easy and the instructions were helpful. The balm dries quickly so I didn’t have any issues with it leaking or making a mess. I would recommend though - depending on your project - to have some smaller brush options on hand. The brush and sponges were a little big for the detailing I was doing. Just a thought!

Based on what I needed, this is very, very light gray. It did not match my office chair so I had to purchase another (Black) to mix with the light gray. Was able to make a satisfactory color. These do work great, but depending on what you want to recolor, you may need to blend the product with another.

I found this product terrific. I rented an apartment furnished I own furnished, and I included a dark leather sofa which was several years old but in reasonably good shape cosmetically. It was dark red. I foolishly allowed a tenant with a cat to rent it and after one year when the tenant moved out I was sick to see that the cat had made hundreds of claw marks all over the sofa, particularly in the lower part where the cat could claw from the floor. I thought it was dump time for the sofa, but on a chance I bought a jar of this stuff. When I applied it, I realized the color was too light, so again, on a chance, I bought a jar of the black and mixed them, about 1/8 jar of black to the entire jar of red. The result is astonishing. The stuff goes on easily and covers beautifully. I used the enclosed brush, put in on heavily, and then before a section dried I smoothed it out with the included sponge. Now in order to see any cat marks you have put your face right next to the area injured. From a normal distance, the sofa looks frankly new and the blending of the colors was great also. Finally, I liked the fact that it is water soluble which makes for much easier clean up. Highly recommended.

Not quite the exact color, but it was good enough. Easy to use and not messy at all.

Werkt goed!

Super happy, we’ve only applied so far. Waiting for it to dry. But the results are incredible. Saves a lot of money buying a new couch! Stoked.

This stuff is amazing, we have 4 Alsatians and sofa looked like it needed to go in the bin, but after applying this stuff the sofa looks nearly new, i added a beeswax coat after, just looks amazing..... nearly spent 2K on a new one, but it only cost me £40! The Sofa had deep scratches but this covered them all up, Deep scratches will take a couple of coats, dry's in about 10 mins.. well happy...

Corrige très bien les imperfections du cuir vieilli

I recently tried the STARTSO WORLD Leather Recoloring Balm (Navy Blue) on my 1977 Mercedes-Benz interiors , which has blue interior trim that had faded over time due to sun exposure. The results were impressive the colour restoration made a noticeable difference and brought the interior back to life. It works particularly well on vinyl and leather surfaces, giving them a refreshed and more even finish. However, I did try using it on plastic parts, and it didn’t work, so I would recommend sticking to only leather or vinyl applications for best results. Overall, I’m very happy with the product. It’s a great solution for restoring aged interiors without needing a full reupholstery. Highly recommended for anyone looking to revive faded leather or vinyl.