Problem Solver For Leather
Below is a quick reference guide to help you identify and fix the problem you have with your leather. The guide is suitable for all leathers including furniture, upholstery, car interiors, clothes, shoes, boots, jackets, music cases, handbags, luggage and many more.
| Issues / Problems | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance / Protection | Premium Cleaner | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. | |
| Dirty/Soiled | Premium Cleaner | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. | |
| Ink Stain | Premium Cleaner | Ink Remover | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Nail Varnish, Paint | Premium Cleaner | Stain Remover | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Dye Transfer | Premium Cleaner | Stain Remover | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Denim, newspaper print | Premium Cleaner | Stain Remover | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Coffee, Juice, Tea etc | Premium Cleaner | Stain Remover | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Food, Chinese, curry etc | Premium Cleaner | Stain Remover | Protection Cream | Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Hand, Arm & Head Grease | Premium Cleaner | Degreaser | Protection Cream | If there is any colour loss, you will require either the colouring balm or the colourant kit. |
| Oil & Sweat Stain | Premium Cleaner | Degreaser | Protection Cream | If there is any colour loss, you will require either the colouring balm or the colourant kit. |
| Scuff or Scratch | Premium Cleaner | Touch Up Kit or Colouring Balm | Protection Cream | If the damage is a lighter colour than the leather, then you can use the colouring balm |
| Pet Scratches | Colourant Kit or Colouring Balm | Protection Cream | NOTE: If the scratches are a lighter colour than the leather, then you can use the colouring balm | |
| Cuts & Splits | Leather Repair Kit | Touch Up Kit | Protection Cream | Once repaired Repeat Premium Cleaner & Protection Cream application every 3 months. |
| Light Cracking | Premium Cleaner | Colouring Balm or Colour Repair Kit | Protection Cream | NOTE: If the cracks are a lighter colour than the leather use the re-colouring balm. |
| Heavy Cracking | Premium Cleaner | Colour Repair Kit | Protection Cream | You may also need some heavy filler. This depends on how severe the cracking is. |
| Faded Leather | Premium Cleaner | Colouring Balm | Protection Cream | If the colouring balm doesn’t work, you need a colour Repair kit. |
| Colour Loss | Premium Cleaner | Colour Touch Up Kit or Antique Restoration Kit | Protection Cream | NOTE: If you have colour loss on a chesterfield or rub off leather, then you need an ‘Antique Restoration Finish Kit’ |
| Hole or Rip | Leather Repair Kit | Touch Up Colouring Kit or Colourant Kit | Protection Cream | Only use the colourant kit if the damage is quite large and you think the colour should be sprayed on. |
| Peeling Clear Finish | Premium Cleaner | Leather Finish | Protection Cream | NOTE: Remove all the peeling before apply the finish. |