Collonil Azalea Pink Suede Colour Reviver 465 – 100ml Nubuck and Textile

Description

Collonil Azalea Pink Suede Colour Reviver 465 – 100ml Nubuck and Textile – precise pink colour care from a sponge-top bottle

Pink suede is a wonderful thing to own and a nightmare to maintain with a spray can. The shade is usually paired with a pale midsole, a white stitch line or a contrast panel, and one enthusiastic burst of aerosol puts pink where you very much did not want it. What you actually need is liquid colour under proper control, and that is exactly what this pink suede colour reviver gives you.

The bottle is a 100ml flacon with a sponge applicator built into the neck. You press the sponge against the material and the lotion feeds through, so you can work right up to a light sole or a contrast trim without a trace of overspray. It does three jobs in one pass: it refreshes the colour, it feeds the fibres and it adds water repellency, all while leaving the nap open and breathable rather than matting it together.

Shade 465 is Collonil’s Azalea Pink, a clear, slightly warm pink rather than a pastel blush. It is the shade for pink suede trainers, ballet flats, Chelsea boots and bags that have gone flat and patchy around the flex points. Collonil have been making leather care in Germany since 1909, and the Nubuk and Textile bottle has been a shelf staple for decades for very good reason.

Why choose the Collonil Azalea Pink colour reviver?

• Made for nap, not for smooth leather. The liquid soaks into suede, nubuck and textile fibres and dries without matting them, so the shoe keeps its velvety hand instead of turning shiny.
• Precision sponge applicator. The sponge sits in the neck of the bottle, so you can work right up to a pale sole or a contrast panel with none of the overspray a can gives you.
• Colour plus water repellency. As well as reviving the shade, it leaves the fibres better protected against rain and stains, which is two jobs from one bottle.
• A true azalea pink. Shade 465 is a clear, warm pink rather than a washed-out blush, so it evens out patchy areas properly instead of merely tinting them.
• High-tech materials welcome. Collonil formulate this for textiles and technical uppers as well as classic suede, which makes it ideal for modern trainers that mix membranes and nap.
• German shoe care since 1909. Collonil is one of the oldest names in the trade, and this 100ml bottle is one of their genuine classics.

How to use the Collonil Azalea Pink colour reviver

1. Brush the shoes all over with a suede brush so all loose dirt and dust is gone, and make sure they are completely dry before you start.
2. Shake the bottle well. The pigments settle at the bottom between uses and an unmixed bottle gives a patchy result.
3. Test the shade on a hidden area, such as the inside of the heel, and let it dry so you can judge it properly.
4. Press the sponge top against the material to charge it, then work over the suede or textile in sweeping strokes.
5. Get enough product onto the material and cover the whole panel evenly rather than concentrating on the worn patches.
6. Let the shoes dry completely at room temperature, then brush the nap back up with a suede brush to finish.

My tip from behind the counter

Treat the panel, not the patch. On napped leather the temptation is to dab the reviver only where the colour has gone, and the result is almost always a visible ring. Take the sponge over the whole panel from seam to seam and the repair simply vanishes. And keep the shoes off a radiator while they dry, because forced heat is what turns soft nap crisp.

Specifications

• Colour: Azalea Pink (465)
• Volume: 100ml bottle with sponge dispenser
• Type: Liquid colour reviver and conditioner
• Suitable for: Suede, nubuck, textile and high-tech uppers
• Not suitable for: Smooth leather and patent leather
• Made by: Collonil, Germany, since 1909
• Brand: Collonil (Nubuk and Textile range)

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a sponge bottle over a spray?

Control. A spray covers everything within range, including white midsoles and pale stitching. The sponge puts the colour precisely where you press it, which is what you want on trainers, two-tone uppers and anything with a light sole.

Will it change the texture of the suede?

No, provided you let it dry naturally and brush the nap afterwards. It is a liquid colour care rather than a wax, so it soaks into the fibres and leaves them open and breathable rather than glueing them flat.

Can I use it on fabric trainers?

Yes. It is formulated for textile and high-tech materials as well as classic suede and nubuck, so canvas and mesh panels take it well. Test a hidden area first, as with any textile.

Where can I buy the Collonil Azalea Pink colour reviver in the UK?

You can order the Collonil Azalea Pink colour reviver directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.