Perplexus Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I have recently started to stock Tarrago Shoe Colouring Creams in our shop, and the feedback from customers who have bought this product is very encouraging. I've used it to restore scuffed and tired-looking shoes and leather goods, with excellent results. The pigments seem to be extremely intense and durable - even better than the late-lamented Tuxan range. It's available in a range of twenty colours (which covers most needs), from T Colledge & Son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 i'm sure there's more colours than that if you're referring to the ones in the dumpi jars. we think this stuff is fantastic, has a great fresh smell to it too which i sometimes use to try and encourage customers to buy it. rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 am i right in saying this company also do a permanent leather dye, if so does anyone know anythink about it, ie, what colour range and if it is any good, we often get asked for other colours apart from the punch range, which is only blk, brown and navy,,i know lady esquire do a colourent in many colours, but is it a permanent dye? i dont think it is,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I know lady esquire do a colourant in many colours, but is it a permanent dye? I don't think it is,,, Lady Esquire is not a dye, but a paint type product that remains on the surface of what it is applied, Tarrago is the same but better, Tarrago also do penetrating dyes in Black, Brown & Navy. & the same colours for suede products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perplexus Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 As far as I can tell, the colouring cream is available in 21 colours (Colledge don't stock the Steel Grey), although the numbering on the jars goes up to 51(??). They have a product called 'Self Shine Colour Dyes' in a range of about 69 colours, but this looks more like a paint, rather than a penetrating dye. If you're looking for a true penetrating dye (spirit-based), the best I've ever used is the Fiebings range, available in 30 colours from Abbey Saddlery, or in a smaller range from Le Prevo. Of course, these have to be used with care, because the original colour of the leather will modify the resulting colour when dyed (for instance, put red dye on green leather, and you'll get a shade of brown!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 don't they do a colour neutralizer for the base coat? i thought they did i agree, the tarrago is a much better colourant than lady esq, it's a much better range of colours too, especially metallics and pastels. the finish is better too and promises not to crack. the normal leather and suede dyes are fantastic, much, much better than punch which is useful as coloured water compared to the tarrago and which we have difficulty getting to give a decent colour! we bought quite a few of the liquid bottled polish in a few different colours that have never sold though except for the usual suspect; black. rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perplexus Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Fiebing's have a product called Dye-Prep which opens the pores of the leather and makes it more receptive to dye . . . but it is only suitable for leather that has not previously been dyed. They also have a Deglazer, which removes the surface finish from leathers that have been spray-dyed. If a leather has been dyed with a proper penetrating dye, I don't think there's anything that will shift it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Feibings are the best products that I have ever worked with. and still use them at home. Cant recommend them high enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Does anyone use anything else in the Tarrago range? Thinking of ordering a few bits and wondered whats good and what sells well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Yeah I use tarrago laces, insoles, stretch spray, shoe horns, etc, All very good products and excellant value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 what i like about colledge`s tarrago creams is they let you purchase 1 jar as a special order for a customer with a colour you would not normally stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Why not stock all 20, you may only need 2 of the less popular colours and there would be more profit in it for that odd customer (postage at least)? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlsdoncobbler Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 there`s a lot more them 20 dumpy jars and i order them with my order so no postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 70 odd colours in dumpy jars now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 70 I know Woly have 44-46, but 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 that's a bucket full of choice Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 that's a bucket full of choice Rick. Yeah, the lists as long as a piece of string............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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