Leather repair/restorer

[fj 0]

Haven't got a clue. Must be my magic computer skills. Looks pretty nasty!

[Jimjam 0]

I think you'll find that once the leather has cracked, it'll never restore properly. Most of these oils & creams are preventative, rather than remedial - they feed the leather in order to stop it cracking in the first place. Some products will tart up tired leather, but unfortunately you'll never get rid of the cracks.

[fla 9]

tbh if you can improve the suppleness of the leather and the cracks are not too obvious with a suitable dye then that is pretty much okay. I dont believe in those crack "fillers" - plus they cant be very long lasting on normal aniline leathers and the punishment that seats tend to get.

[marcus 0]

Right on JIMJAM- keep it supple and care for it from day1. Painting them helps take your eye off the cracks, but the scars will never heal.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

So what was the best thing to go for then? Saddle wax or this liquid leather stuff?

 

I've got my grey leather now and there are a couple of minor marks I want to remove but I also want to keep it supple, which it is at the moment.

 

Also, anyone know if there's a way of removing indentation marks from leather? I have a mark that looks like someone has dug a finger nail into the leather. Hasn't punctured it, but it's left a permanent mark :x

[Ice White Socks 0]

I have been using the Autoglym stuff and have to be honest- whilst it makes it look better when you apply it- it seems to be getting worse over the long run. Its almost like its too 'bulky' and leaves too much residue in the leather :mad: I'm going for the liquid leather cleaner then conditioner- I'll do some before and after pics but it might be a few weeks yet.

 

Cheers

[fla 9]

kevhaywire, i believe there is a method whereby you heat the damaged area with a hairdryer and then rapidly cool it with say a piece of metal sitting in a glass of ice. Good for closing worn areas so i guess you could also use it for that dent of yours.

[gradeAfailure 0]

I got bought some Connolly(sp) leather feed/wax, which I gave to the valeters when they did the car - seems to have softened the leather up nicely and I had that new-leather smell for a couple of weeks too! Not sure how expensive it is though...

 

If the leather is fed and becomes more supple, then the indentation mark should kind of smooth out I reckon...

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Cheers for the tip Fla, I'll try that!

 

I've just ordered the cleaner and conditioner from that liquid leather site. A truly cr@p order process which I don't really trust, but hey ho, I'll see what turns up!

[Stormin Dave 0]

I'm going for the liquid leather cleaner then conditioner

 

I use this stuff, can't get enough of it (it's not addictive is it?). Seems to do a good job, brought the settee up great as well.

[Ice White Socks 0]

I use this stuff, can't get enough of it (it's not addictive is it?). Seems to do a good job, brought the settee up great as well

 

Great- I'll get some ordered- Whereabouts in sheff you from Dave- Its just I'm looking for a place in Sheff now- Could have a Storm mini meet in a few months time :wink:

[Stormin Dave 0]

Could have a Storm mini meet in a few months time

Now that would be impressive - don't want any of that McDonalds carpark stuff though, I havn't got a big subwoofer.

 

Anyway I'm just a little out of Sheff (North) actually Ice White Socks, but that's where my roots are. Keep me posted. 8)

[fj 0]

Yeah, highly recommend the liquid leather. Sorted out the slight marks on my black leather a treat. Ordering process is indeed a bit backward, but mine turned up pronto and was exactly what I'd asked for. The treatment makes the leather supple and smells nice too. Infinately better than autoglym!

[Stormin Dave 0]

Ordering process is indeed a bit backward

These guys were exceptionally efficient with delivery and good price too.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 47561&rd=1

[john_wintle 0]

If you don't lie the smell of Liquid Leather, and some people don't, then give the Swissol stuff a try.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

My liquid leather cleaner/conditioner kit turned up today and it really does smell of leather, LOL! Generous 250ml bottles of cleaner and conditioner for £13.50 delivered, you really can't go wrong.....and I like the leather smell :D

[fla 9]

Kev, make sure you take some before and after pics, although looking in your gallery the leather does look fantastic already. Probably best for some tired looking areas like the bolsters.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Yeah I just needed the conditioner really to keep it looking good. The leather was in storage for a couple of years too apparently, so will need a good clean and dust first. If there's a noticable difference, I'll take pics but I doubt there will be.

 

The test we all want to see is their 'scuff guard' stuff that renovates knackered old cracked leather.

[fla 9]

The test we all want to see is their 'scuff guard' stuff that renovates knackered old cracked leather.

Indeedy - anyone used this?

[billinjah 0]

yeah definately mine could do with a bit of that ive just replaced the rivers bolster and is looking a bit cracked.