Matching Touch-Up Dye Color for Bamboo Beige Leather?

[r0cketm0nkey]

I'm looking for a leather dye that matches my Bamboo Beige leather interior, wanted to touch up a small area that had the surface torn off but the leather grain backing is still there. But no matter where I look, they always have codes like 520 Beige, 521 Lt. Sand, etc. etc...nothing like the BMW code NCH3 or just "Bamboo Beige." E-mails sent all came back with basically "I dunno" non-answer. Does anyone have tips on where I can buy a dye that can match my interior?

[hayes180]

interested as well to see where this goes.. subscribed

[r0cketm0nkey]

One of the dye manufacturers told me that the M series cars have their own color palette, so what's usually listed are never an exact match, and he would actually need a sample from my car to produce an actual color match. Other dye makers all suggested I send in a sample as they do not have a match for Bamboo Beige.

That being said, I already ordered color code 521 Lt. Sand just to see how close I can get. It wasn't perfect, but it was close enough that I can use it to touch up this one annoying spot and not notice it all the time. For 100% match you'll have to send in a sample no matter what. Only other place I know online that makes an exact factory spec match is bespoke leathering, but they're based in the UK so shipping won't be cheap.

http://www.bespokeleathering.com/leathercare/buyonline

If you're touching up just a small spot or two, I suggest trying color code 521 or 520, see if you're satisfied with it. 521 is a few shades lighter than NDH3, and 520 is a few shades darker. If you're doing bigger restoration projects, probably want to have a pro match it or try the one from bespoke.

[shimmy23]

OP, did you ever reach out to leatherique?

[gfisher99]

I just ordered a Bamboo Beige kit from Bespoke. Shipping isn't bad, something like $9. The scuffmaster kit with shipping cost me $30.31. Worth giving it a shot on a few little spots I have on my driver seat. Will let you guys know how it works out.

[r0cketm0nkey]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

OP, did you ever reach out to leatherique?

Yeah, they needed a sample. Would love to know how Bespoke's dye matches.

[gfisher99]

Originally Posted by r0cketm0nkey

Yeah, they needed a sample. Would love to know how Bespoke's dye matches.

Received my Bespoke Bamboo Beige dye the other day and used it yesterday. The match is as close to perfect as I can imagine. I had three 1.5" x 1/8" dark scuffs on my driver bolster as you enter the car from the previous owner. Not sure how he did it really. I applied the dye with the included foam sponge in 4 thin layers. The scuffs are now the same color as the seat, so they are pretty much undetectable unless you know they are there. One of them was sort of deep so you can still see the indentation a bit. I wish I would have taken some photos before I did it. I am very happy with the result and was some of the best $30 I spent.

I got the Scuff Master kit, came with 2 toners and a gloss enhancer, did not need to use any of it. After ordering they sent me an email letting me know it had to be custom mixed and would take a few extra days. It still only took about 10 days to get to Texas from the UK after ordering.

Hopefully it will hold up for a while. I'm very careful getting in and out of the car to hopefully avoid any additional scuffs.