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Pretty Big Guy's Alden Dye Job
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:45 pm
by MK
Not only is he "pretty"......but his boots look good too:
Here it is next to my old browns. "Pretty" close, I would say.
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:56 pm
by prettybigguy
MK,
You're going to make me blush!!
Thanx for posting the pix!
PBG
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:59 pm
by Pyroxene
I like it. I just wish there was a way to keep the moc toe threads white. Good. work.
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 3:02 pm
by Mike
PBG,
What was your "recipe"?
Mike
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 3:05 pm
by Ken
Yes yes!! Tutorial!
Ken
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 3:18 pm
by prettybigguy
Sorry guys, as I posted under the "Aldens Slipping" thread,
http://www.indygear.com/community/forum ... php?t=2795
I had them dyed professionally when I brought them in to have one of the tongues reinforced. I know they used a Medium Brown dye but I'm not sure what the name brand of it was. I'll see if I can call them and get you more info,
PBG
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:16 pm
by Raider1138
Not sure if it would work, but I noticed that my local Michaels Arts and Crafts store sold a leather dye in a medium brown color. I don't remember the brand name at the moment. As soon as I saw it I thought of the Aldens. I don't have a pair yet to try it out so I'm not sure as to its effectiveness. Has anyone else seen this stuff?
Tim
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:25 pm
by MK
The best stuff I have seen to date is from:
ANGELUS SHOE POLISH Co.
P.O. Box 883
8640 National Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
http://www.angelusshoepolish.com/
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2003 5:14 pm
by Bogie1943
I have had my Aldens for over two years now and after tons of leather conditioner over those two years, some my own personal mix I concockted that's how mine look nowadays, better than when I started with that nasty pumpkin color everyone hates, including me.
