You need a lot of outdoor room with the right conditions, and I have neither at the moment, but I wanted to see if I thought this bargain HVLP rig might do the trick. Dyeing leather over large areas is really hard to do and get an even finish with normal application techniques so I was thinking of spraying it on with this sprayer. The weather has turned really cold here so I couldn't use my actual products, so I used a water-based dye for testing as I didn't want to waste a bunch of expensive dye until I was ready to commit to the leather... have to wait for that. I used the smallest orifice and about medium volume for the test on newspaper that I show here. I had the nozzle oriented incorrectly and while holding my phone with one hand I just used it as I had it. The results to me are impressive. I will likely test on a scrap chunk of leather first when the weather and area is right but I'm thinking this may be a win! I'd dial back the volume of product a little more as well and apply in really light built-up layers to get the colors I'd be shooting for. I also think you could use this for general cleaning outdoors with a little soapy water, could really get down in the cracks with some cleaner. I wouldn't use anything harsh or the plastic bits my suffer... but soap and water will cure a lot of clean up ills. The blower noise is reminiscent more of a vaccum cleaner than the old splatter electric spray guns. This one blows a LOT of air so make sure you work in a clean area or you may blow up dust and debris that may ruin your project! If you are shopping for one of these sprayers anyway, I don't think this one would disappoint you. I plan on using it for more than I got it for - for sure! :D
Revised 11/07/23 - Manufacturer reached out to me and asked if they revised their manual would my opinion change of their product. I'd say that they are paying attention to the needs of their customers and THAT is worth adding back 1 star! So, thank you for listening!!