Leather repair set "L"

🛠️ Leather repair & Care in 6 steps – instructions for a perfect result

With this detailed guide, you can professionally clean, repair, dye and protect leather surfaces yourself – ideal for car seats, furniture, clothing, shoes and more.

1️⃣ Leather cleaner – Thorough cleaning before repair

  • The Leather cleaner Apply to a sponge – not directly to the leather.
  • Clean with foam from seam to seam.
  • Repeat as needed.
  • Remove dirt and residue with a damp cloth, then allow to dry thoroughly.
  • A notice: On older leather, what appear to be stains may actually be color damage – this cannot always be removed.

2️⃣ Leather degreaser – preparation for perfect adhesion

  • A clean cloth lightly with Leather degreaser moisten.
  • Wipe greasy areas thoroughly – for open-pored leather (e.g. aniline or suede), treat only briefly to avoid stains.
  • After degreasing, a Sealing is absolutely necessary, in order to protect the leather again.

3️⃣ Liquid leather – filling damaged areas & model

  • Apply liquid leather directly from the tube to the damaged area.
  • Spread evenly using a spatula.
  • Allow to dry for 1-2 hours – repeat process if necessary.

Important: For larger areas of damage, simply filling the gaps with filler is often insufficient. The surface may need further treatment.

Liquid leather must never be sanded dry. – this damages the repair site.

Instead:

  • Method 1: Apply solvent (acetone, nail polish remover) to a latex glove and carefully brush over the dried surface.
  • Method 2: After drying, carefully rework with a sanding pad.

Less is more – work with minimal solvent. The area can be reshaped multiple times until the result is satisfactory.

After drying, be sure to Leather color adjust the colors and later seal & maintain.

4️⃣ Leather color – color matching & optical repair

  • Apply leather dye evenly from seam to seam using a sponge or paint gun.
  • Treat small areas with targeted pressure.
  • Dry with a hairdryer between layers.
  • Apply several thin coats for high coverage.
  • Only dye visibly damaged or discolored areas.

5️⃣ Leather sealing – building up a protective layer

  • Apply a thin layer with a soft cloth – do not buff afterwards.
  • Allow to air dry.
  • In areas subject to heavy use (e.g., driver's seat, armrest), reseal every 3 months.

6️⃣ Leather Protector – Care & Protection for long-term durability

  • Apply no sooner than the next day – the leather must be completely dry.
  • Apply thinly with a soft cloth and allow to absorb without buffing.
  • Ideal for protection against UV radiation, drying out and renewed wear.
  • Repeat every 3 months in heavily used areas.