Repairing Pigmented Leather

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With all leather-care products, remember to shake the bottle well before use (particularly in the case of pigments and dyes) and test all products on a hidden area before use

Surface abrasion

Use our Ultra Rapid Leather Cleaner
Rinse with water and dry
Apply Leather Glue WB, then let dry

If the repair isn’t satisfactory, proceed as follows:

Apply multiple layers of Surface Repair
Use Grain Copier on an area where the grain of the leather is well defined to copy it. Leave to dry for a few minutes.
Warm the copy of the grain until you see a change in color. Immediately place the copy over the scratch and press down for 10 seconds. Let cool for 20 seconds before removing from the leather.
Mix the colors and adjust the percentages as necessary in order to achieve the desired color. Add Dulling Agent at a ratio of no more than 1:1 to get the right degree of shine.
Apply Touch-up to the area and let dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry

Holes, cigarette burns

Clean with Ultra Rapid Leather Cleaner
Rinse with water and dry
Glue the Support Mesh beneath the hole using Leather Glue WB and let dry
Fill most of the hole with a layer of Heat Repair and dry with a professional drier. Apply with a second layer until the hole is completely covered, but do not let dry.
Apply Grain Copier onto an area where the grain of the leather is well defined to copy it. Leave to dry for a few minutes.
Place the copy of the grain onto the second layer of Heat Repair. Place the Heat Paper Repair over the copy of the grain. Heat with the iron for 30 seconds in slow, circular motions and applying a slight pressure. Let cool for 1 minute
Mix the colors and adjust the percentages as necessary in order to achieve the desired color. Add Dulling Agent at a ratio of no more than 1:1 to get the right degree of shine. Test the color on a hidden area
Apply the Touch-up with a soft cloth, then dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry

Deep cracks

Clean with our Leather Cleaner
Clean deeply with Deep Cleaner F for Leather
Fill the crack with the Mender and leave to air dry for at least 4 hours
When the product is completely dry, sand with 400 Sand Paper
Remove the powdery residue with a damp cloth
Spray a thin layer of Extra Adhesion onto the entire area to be treated
Spray the Basecoat Color onto the entire area to be treated
Spray Top Coat Gloss or Matte, depending on the amount of shine desired. To get the right texture and aroma, add either the Slip or Non-Slip feel modifier (FM), Eco-crosslinker, and the Leather Fragrance

Grease - Oil

Clean with our Leather Cleaner and the white side of our dual-action sponge. Eliminate any residual dirt with water using the blue side of the dual-action sponge.
Spray our Leather & Textile Degreaser only on the greasy area. Let rest for at least four hours.
Vacuum up the powder, then remove any remaining residue with a dry sponge. If the grease is not completely removed, repeat step 2.
Clean again with our Leather Cleaner and the blue side of our dual-action sponge.
Apply Leather Protector and dry

If the finish is damaged, execute the following steps:

Clean deeply with Deep Cleaner F
Spray a thin layer of Extra Adhesion onto the entire area to be treated
Spray the Basecoat Color onto the entire area to be treated, then dry
Spray Top Coat Gloss or Matte, depending on the amount of shine desired. To get the right texture and aroma, add either the Slip or Non-Slip feel modifier (FM), Eco-crosslinker, and the Leather Fragrance

Deep ink spots

Remove the spot using our Ink Remover
Clean with Ultra Rapid Leather Cleaner or Deep Cleaner F (as necessary)
Rinse with water and dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry

If the spot has not been completely removed, proceed as follows:

Mix the colors and adjust the percentages as necessary in order to achieve the desired color. Add Dulling Agent at a ratio of no more than 1:1 to get the right degree of shine. Test the color on a hidden area
Apply the Touch-up with a soft cloth, then dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry

Fresh ink spots

Remove the spot using our Ink Remover
Clean with our Leather Cleaner
Rinse with water
Apply Leather Protector and dry

Mold

Clean with our Leather Cleaner and let dry
Apply Mold Remover to a cloth and delicately rub the area to be treated.
Repeat after 24 hours if necessary.
Clean again using Leather Cleaner to remove any residue of Mold Remover.
Apply Leather Protector with a cloth and rub lightly in circular motions.
Let dry, then lightly buff if desired.

If the finish is damaged, execute the following steps:

Clean deeply with Deep Cleaner F
Spray a thin layer of Extra Adhesion onto the entire area to be treated
Spray the Basecoat Color onto the entire area to be treated
Spray Top Coat Gloss or Matte depending on the amount of shine desired. To get the right texture and aroma, add either the Slip or Non-Slip feel modifier (FM), Eco-crosslinker, and the Leather Fragrance

Squeaky leather

Clean with our Leather Cleaner
Let air dry
Apply Leather Revive
Let air dry and buff with a cloth if desired

Dry, stiff leather

Clean the leather with our Leather Cleaner and the white side of our dual-action sponge. Eliminate any residual dirt with water using the blue side of the dual-action sponge.
Let air dry
Apply Leather Revive
Let air dry and buff with a cloth if desired

Spew

Clean with our Leather Cleaner and let dry
Apply Spew Remover to a cloth and delicately rub the area to be treated.
Refresh the cloth frequently and always use a clean section of the cloth.
Let rest for 24 hours, then repeat the process if necessary.
Apply Leather Protector with a cloth and rub lightly in circular motions.
Let dry, then lightly buff if desired.

Discoloration

Clean with our Leather Cleaner
Clean deeply with Deep Cleaner F
Spray a thin layer of Extra Adhesion onto the entire area to be treated
Spray the Basecoat Color onto the entire area to be treated
Spray Top Coat Gloss or Matte, depending on the amount of shine desired. To get the right texture and aroma, add either the Slip or Non-Slip feel modifier (FM), Eco-crosslinker, and the Leather Fragrance.

Cracking

Clean with Ultra Rapid Leather Cleaner
Apply Touch-up
Apply Leather Protector and dry

Old stains

Use our Ultra Rapid Leather Cleaner
Rinse with water and dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry

Scratches

Use our Ultra Rapid Leather Cleaner
Rinse with water and dry
Apply Leather Glue WB, then let dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry

If the repair isn’t satisfactory, proceed as follows:

Apply multiple layers of Surface Repair
Use Grain Copier on an area where the grain of the leather is well defined to copy it. Leave to dry for a few minutes.
Warm the copy of the grain until you see a change in color. Immediately place the copy over the scratch and press down for 10 seconds. Let cool for 20 seconds before removing from the leather.
Mix the colors and adjust the percentages as necessary in order to achieve the desired color. Add Dulling Agent at a ratio of no more than 1:1 to get the right degree of shine.
Apply Touch-up to the area and let dry
Apply Leather Protector and dry