TO REPAIR A HOLE OR RIP ON LEATHER
HOW TO REPAIR LEATHER - RIPS OR HOLES
Ensure the area has been cleaned thoroughly. Dirty residues on or in the leather may prevent adhesion of the leather filler or repair colour. Over time dirty residues can also penetrate the leather repair colour which may result in the repair becoming discoloured or worn again if the area is not maintained - applying our repair protector to maintain the repaired areas will prevent the repaired areas from ageing.
MIXING THE CORRECT COLOUR
Colours will dry differently as opposed to them being wet, so dry a small amount on the surface to test for accuracy. A good repair is dependant on the colour being as accurate as possible. You can remove the colour before it dries by using the cleaner on a power pad, sponge, or cloth.
Choose a shade nearest to your leather colour, then darken, lighten, or enhance the colour using the remaining colours. The thicker you apply the colour the darker it may appear. Do not be tempted to spread your colour over a larger area, to apply a colour over a larger area a leather bonder & sealant is required for long term & cleaning durability.
Ensure the area has been cleaned thoroughly. Dirty residues on or in the leather may prevent adhesion of the leather filler or repair colour. Over time dirty residues can also penetrate the leather repair colour which may result in the repair becoming discoloured or worn again if the area is not maintained - applying our repair protector to maintain the repaired areas will prevent the repaired areas from ageing.
MIXING THE CORRECT COLOUR
Colours will dry differently as opposed to them being wet, so dry a small amount on the surface to test for accuracy. A good repair is dependant on the colour being as accurate as possible. You can remove the colour before it dries by using the cleaner on a power pad, sponge, or cloth.
Choose a shade nearest to your leather colour, then darken, lighten, or enhance the colour using the remaining colours. The thicker you apply the colour the darker it may appear. Do not be tempted to spread your colour over a larger area, to apply a colour over a larger area a leather bonder & sealant is required for long term & cleaning durability.
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1. Insert subpatch |
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2. Glue underside of the leather to the subpatch. |
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3. Ready for leather filler. |
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4. Apply filler to any gap that remains in the hole or rip. |
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5. Clean and remove any residue of filler from the undamaged area using a damp cotton bud. |
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6. Once the filler is dry, gently re-colour the filler using a cotton bud or sponge provided. |
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7. If required, the skin grain can be replicated by purchasing the leather filler gel. The gel will need to be re-coloured when it is dry. |
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REPAIR COMPLETED |
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