TRG Medium Brown Nubuck Colour Reviver 139 – Suede Dabber 75ml

Description

TRG Medium Brown Nubuck Colour Reviver 139 – Suede Dabber 75ml – the everyday brown, topped back up

Medium brown is the shade most of us actually own. Desert boots, chukkas, a favourite pair of suede loafers, the bag that goes everywhere. It is also the shade that fades most quietly, going patchy and grey-brown across the toe and along the welt until one day the whole pair simply looks past it. A full aerosol treatment is rarely what that needs.

Shade 139 Medium Brown is a straightforward mid-tone brown, and the 75ml bottle carries a foam dabber in the cap instead of a spray head. You press the sponge onto the leather, the pigment comes through, and you work it into the area that has gone dull. There is no mist, nothing to mask, and no midsole to wipe down afterwards.

It re-deposits colour and lifts the flattened nap in the same pass, on suede and nubuck alike.

Why choose the TRG medium brown nubuck colour reviver?

What makes the dabber the right tool for a mid-brown pair.

• Precision instead of overspray. The sponge puts pigment exactly where it is wanted. For a scuffed toe or a worn bag corner that beats an aerosol easily, and there is nothing to mask off first.
• Restores the everyday brown. Mid browns fade to a flat, dusty tone rather than obviously changing colour, which is why people put up with it for far too long. Shade 139 puts the depth straight back.
• Revives the nap as it recolours. It lifts the crushed fibres of suede and nubuck while it works, so the treated patch matches its surroundings in texture as well as in shade.
• Made for touch-ups. Toes, heel edges, the crease across the vamp, the strap where a buckle rubs. Exactly the places that make good boots look tired long before they are worn out.
• A sensible 75ml bottle. Small enough to keep with the brushes and generous enough for many applications at £6.99, which makes it worth owning before you need it.
• Easy to control. Build the colour in light passes and stop when it looks right. That judgement is far harder to make with a can, and on a mid brown a slightly heavy hand shows up as a dark blotch.

How to use the TRG medium brown nubuck colour reviver

Two light passes beat one heavy one, and the colour must always be judged dry.

1. Brush the suede or nubuck with a suede brush to lift the nap and take off loose dirt.
2. Shake the bottle well so the pigment is mixed evenly through the liquid.
3. Test on a hidden area such as the inside of the heel and let it dry fully before judging the match.
4. Press the dabber gently onto the surface to release the liquid, then work it across the faded area and a little way beyond it.
5. Build the colour gradually with light coats, letting each pass dry before adding the next.
6. Leave it to dry fully, brush the nap up again in one direction, then finish with a suede and nubuck protector spray.

My tip from behind the counter

On brown suede the crease across the vamp is where the colour goes first, because that is where the fibres get folded flat every single step. Flex the shoe gently open with one hand while you dab with the other, so the pigment reaches down into the fold rather than bridging over the top of it. Let it dry with the shoe on a tree if you have one. That single habit does more for a pair of suede boots than any amount of work on the toe.

Specifications

• Volume: 75ml bottle with foam dabber applicator
• Shade: 139 Medium Brown, a mid-tone everyday brown
• Article code: Trg-Reviver-139
• Type: Colour-reviving liquid for napped leather
• Suitable for: Suede and nubuck shoes, boots, trainers and bags
• Not suitable for: Smooth leather, patent and coated leather
• Finish with: A suede and nubuck protector spray once fully dry
• Brand: TRG the One, Spain
• Price: £6.99

Frequently asked questions

Will 139 match my brown suede?

Browns vary enormously between tanneries, so test on a hidden area first and build the colour in stages. The pigment settles into the nap rather than coating it, so it adapts to the shade underneath and small differences generally blend. Judge it dry, as napped leather looks much darker while it is damp.

Can I use it on a whole boot rather than a patch?

You can, though it takes patience with a sponge applicator. For a full boot most people prefer an aerosol renovator and keep the dabber for the toes, heels and edges where control matters more than speed.

Does it protect against rain too?

No, this is a colour product. Once it has dried completely, finish with a suede and nubuck protector spray so the refreshed colour stays put and water beads off rather than soaking into the fresh nap.

Where can I buy the TRG medium brown nubuck colour reviver 139 in the UK?

You can order the TRG medium brown nubuck colour reviver 139 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.