Tarrago Black Nubuck Dabber 018 – 75ml Colour Reviver for Suede and Nubuck

Description

Tarrago Black Nubuck Dabber 018 – 75ml Colour Reviver for Suede and Nubuck — deep black back into a tired nap

Black suede rarely fails all at once. It goes at the toe first, then along the outer edge where the shoe rubs, and one morning you notice the whole pair reads as a dusty charcoal instead of a proper black. Brushing alone will not bring that back, because the pigment itself has gone. This is precisely the job the Tarrago dabber was designed for.

The bottle holds 75ml and has a sponge applicator built into the neck. You press it against the leather, the sponge charges with colour, and you work the pigment into the nap exactly where you want it. Because you control the placement, this black nubuck dabber will fix one faded panel on a boot without you having to recolour the entire upper.

It is a colour reviver rather than a heavy dye. It renews the tone, feeds the fibres and helps the surface shrug off water and dirt, all while leaving the nap soft, open and properly matt.

Why choose the Tarrago black nubuck dabber?

• Targeted colour where you need it. The sponge head lets you treat a scuffed toe, a worn heel counter or a whole panel, so one thin patch does not commit you to redoing both shoes end to end.
• Keeps the nap soft and matt. The formula is built for the open fibre structure of suede and nubuck, so the leather stays velvety rather than turning stiff, shiny or plasticky.
• Feeds while it tints. Napped leather dries out just as smooth leather does. This puts moisture back alongside the pigment, which keeps the fibres supple at the flex points.
• Adds water and dirt resistance. A treated nap sheds a shower and light street dirt far better than a bare, dried-out one, so you will be reaching for the cleaner less often.
• Generous coverage. Tarrago reckon on roughly three to five pairs from a 75ml bottle, and the screw cap means whatever you do not use keeps perfectly well until next season.
• Not just for shoes. Black suede bags, jackets, gloves and boot shafts all respond to the same treatment. If it is napped leather and it has faded, this will lift it.

How to use the Tarrago black nubuck dabber

The whole job takes about ten minutes of hands-on work plus drying time, and the two steps people skip are the brushing at the start and the brushing at the end.

1. Brush the shoes thoroughly with a suede brush to lift out dust and raise the nap, since any dirt left in the fibres will trap colour unevenly.
2. If they are properly grubby, clean them with a suede cleaner first and let them dry naturally, away from any heat source.
3. Shake the bottle vigorously. The pigment settles at the bottom, and a lazy shake is the usual reason people end up with a patchy result.
4. Press the sponge head against a hidden spot first, such as the inside heel, and check the shade once it has dried rather than while it is wet.
5. Work in even, sweeping strokes, pressing gently so the sponge releases colour, and keep the coverage consistent instead of soaking one small area.
6. Leave the shoes for around 40 minutes at room temperature, then brush the nap up again and add a second light coat if the black needs more depth.

My tip from behind the counter

Always judge the colour dry. A freshly dabbed patch of black suede looks far darker and glossier while it is wet, and more than one customer has talked themselves into a second coat they did not need. Give it the full 40 minutes, brush the nap up properly, and then decide. If the shade still looks shallow, a second thin pass will even it out beautifully.

Specifications

• Volume: 75ml bottle
• Type: Colour reviving liquid with a built-in sponge applicator
• Shade: 018 Black
• Suitable for: Suede and nubuck shoes, boots, bags, jackets and gloves
• Not suitable for: Smooth leather and patent leather
• Coverage: Roughly three to five pairs per bottle
• Brand: Tarrago, made in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Will it make my suede look shiny?

No, and that is the point of a reviver rather than a dye. The formula is matched to the open fibre structure of napped leather, so once it has dried and you have brushed the nap up the shoes look like suede again, not varnished.

Can I use it on nubuck as well as suede?

Yes. Nubuck simply has a shorter, finer nap than suede, and the same product works on both. Brush a little more gently on nubuck, since the fine nap flattens more easily than a long suede pile.

How long before I can wear them?

Allow around 40 minutes of drying at room temperature, then brush the nap up. If you have applied a second coat, give it another 40 minutes. I would leave a pair overnight before wearing them out in the rain.

Where can I buy the Tarrago black nubuck dabber in the UK?

You can order the Tarrago black nubuck dabber 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.