TRG Bordeaux Suede Colour Reviver 111 – 75ml Dabber for Suede and Nubuck

Description

TRG Bordeaux Suede Colour Reviver 111 – 75ml Dabber for Suede and Nubuck – precise colour with a sponge cap and no overspray

Bordeaux suede fades in a very particular way. It does not go pale so much as dusty, and the deep wine tone slides towards a flat brown at the toes and along the creases. A bordeaux suede colour reviver puts that depth back, and it is a far simpler job than most people expect.

This is TRG’s Colour Reviver in shade 111 Bordeaux: a 75ml bottle with a sponge cap built into the lid. That sponge is the reason I recommend this format so often. Unlike an aerosol, you decide exactly where the colour lands, so you can rescue a faded toe cap without misting the sole, the lining or the kitchen worktop.

It does more than add colour. The formula nourishes suede and nubuck as it goes on, so the nap lifts and feels supple again rather than crisp and tired. On shoes, boots, bags and suede trim it works the same way, and it is particularly good on small areas where an aerosol would be far too blunt an instrument.

Why choose the TRG Suede Colour Reviver?

• Complete control, no overspray. The sponge cap puts the colour exactly where you want it. There is nothing to mask off and nothing drifting onto the soles or the floor.
• Brings faded bordeaux back. The pigment fills in the dusty, brown-looking areas at the toes, heels and flex creases where a wine shade always loses depth first.
• Nourishes as well as recolours. The formula feeds the nap so it stays soft and supple, which is why the result looks revived rather than simply repainted.
• Restores the nap. Once it has dried and been brushed up, the texture stands proud again and the velvety look comes straight back.
• Ideal for small areas and detail work. Perfect for one scuffed toe cap, a bag corner or a suede panel on an otherwise smooth leather shoe.

How to use the TRG Suede Colour Reviver

1. Brush the suede clean and dry with a suede brush, working the nap in one direction to lift out dust and grit.
2. Shake the bottle well, then prime the sponge on a piece of tissue so the first dab is not overloaded.
3. Test the shade on a hidden area, such as the inside of the heel counter.
4. Dab the colour on evenly in light, overlapping touches rather than dragging the sponge across the nap.
5. Let it dry fully, which usually takes around forty minutes, and add a second light pass if the colour is still uneven.
6. Brush the nap up again with a suede brush to bring back the texture, then finish with a suede protector spray.

My tip from behind the counter

Prime the sponge on tissue before it ever touches the shoe. The first squeeze always carries too much product, and on bordeaux that shows as a dark blotch you will spend the next half hour blending out. Work in daylight if you can, because wine shades are almost impossible to judge under a kitchen bulb.

Specifications

• Volume: 75ml bottle
• Shade: 111 Bordeaux
• Type: Colour reviver with sponge dabber applicator
• Suitable for: Suede and nubuck shoes, boots, bags and accessories
• Not suitable for: Smooth leather, patent leather and coated leather
• Brand: TRG
• Price: £6.99

Frequently asked questions

How is a dabber different from a spray?

A spray covers a whole shoe quickly but goes everywhere. A dabber gives you precision, so you can treat a single faded toe cap or a bag corner without masking anything off.

Will it rub off on my clothes?

Not once it is dry and brushed. Give it the full drying time, brush the nap up properly, and a protector spray on top will settle any remaining doubt.

How many pairs will one bottle do?

You are dabbing rather than spraying, so a 75ml bottle goes a long way. Expect several pairs from one bottle with normal use.

Where can I buy TRG Bordeaux Suede Colour Reviver 111 in the UK?

You can order TRG Bordeaux Suede Colour Reviver 111 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.