STEP 1
Shake the bottle of base colour very well
Matching the colour
Pour some of the base colour into the small mixing cup.
Fill it about half way (15Ml).
Then slip a cotton wool bud into the colour and apply a tiny amount to a hidden
part of the leather. Dry with a hair dryer or let it dry naturally for 5
minutes. Once dry, if it doesn't match the colour of your leather follow the
instructions to either lighten or darken the colour so that it is a perfect
match.
How this system works is, you will add (as instructed) a small quantity of the
tint(s) to the base colour and mix it together. You then re-apply a small amount
of colour with a cotton wool bud to the leather and let it dry. If it matches,
use this colour to make the repair, if it doesn't, keep following the colour
matching instructions and re-apply the new colour to the leather until it
matches. Also see the instructions for 'adjusting the sheen' to help match the
sheen of the leather as well as the colour.
Adjusting the sheen
Once you have a close colour match, if the colour looks
too shiny for the leather, slowly mix in the matting agent until it takes the
shine away. Add a small amount (3Ml), mix thoroughly, then apply some to the
leather and dry. If it needs more, slowly mix in more matting agent until it
matches perfectly.
DO NOT MIX THE GLOSS IN WITH THE COLOUR, THIS WILL NOT INCREASE THE SHINE.
STEP 2
Fixing the damage
iFirst of all, use a damp cloth to wipe off your attempts
at matching the colour. Do this as soon as possible, as the longer it's left on
the leather the harder it is to remove.
Apply some of the alcohol cleaner to a cloth, sponge or cotton wool bud and
thoroughly clean the damaged area.
ONLY THE AREA YOU ARE REPAIRING
Making the area smooth
For best results, before applying the colour, try to make
the leather as smooth as possible first. This can be done by gently sanding the
damaged area with 122p sandpaper (very fine). If the leather is badly damaged,
you can use a product called 'heavy filler' to fill the damage. Once you have a
smooth surface, or a surface you are happy to colour, proceed to the next step.
Applying the colour
Apply some colour to the sponge and dab the colour onto
the repair area. A sponge is best for larger areas. If it is just a small
scratch, you can apply the colour with a cotton wool bud or small paint brush.
Allow to dry and re-apply as necessary.
Applying the finish
Once the colour is dry. Sponge the finish onto the
leather. You will need to mix it first to match the sheen of your leather.
Very shiny leather
Apply the gloss.
Very dull leather
Apply the matt on it's own.
Satin finish (in between the above)
Mix the matt and gloss 50/50.
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