Quote Originally Posted by canawler View Post
Keep in mind I know nothing about dyeing leather other than what I've read on XMarks. If I remember correctly, the 2" plain tan belt took two or three coats but really, the first coat seemed to cover it pretty well. I initially wasn't real happy with it because it seemed to cover and not soak in as I thought a dye should. It also took forever to dry. After applying two or three coats of neutral polish I am very happy with the belt. I've worn it a good deal this past summer and had no problems with the dye rubbing off.

I also just dyed the 3" oil tanned belt last week. Again knowing nothing of dyes, I assume its ok to use on an oil tanned belt. This one did seem to soak in the dye better than the first belt. It took two or three coats to achieve a really uniform finish and it dried much faster.

Next time I will try some better quality dye. I assume the dye you get at a leather working shop is better than the stuff in the Kiwi bottle.

I will try to take some pictures of the belts when I can.
Thanks for the info, I have the 3" oil tanned belt and some of the Kiwi dye and will be attempting my project next week. I look foward to the pictures and will post some of my project aslo.