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Questions!
12-14-2012, 05:46 PM
It's a little hard to tell from the pictures but it's sort of a light big pink stain.

Plus, areas where it looks like the previous owner try to scrub it off at the head area or backrest I mean

Here are some pictures. Please let me know what you think

#1
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/DyeFinishDamageSofa-36.jpg

#2
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/DyeFinishDamageSofa-41.jpg

#3
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/DyeFinishDamageSofa-42.jpg

#4
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/DyeFinishDamageSofa-54.jpg

Roger Koh
12-17-2012, 12:36 PM
Stains removal will bring back to preexisting condition.

Preexisting condition may not be in pristine condition from pictures shown; it has already revealed wear on topcoat and colorcoat that require refinishing thereafter.

Stains removal sequence is by Prep-7.7 to remove majority of stains, Bleach-9.9 is used as booster to remove the remnant few percentage of the traces. The sticky residue is removed by Cleaner-3.8 follows with Rinse-3.0. Further neutralization is soak with Acidifier-2.0

In most of rubbing situation the topcoat may have already wear off – only noticeable from luster level when compared to unused areas.
This rub-off is renewed with matching Topcoat-72 matte/satin/gloss.

The color rubbed off areas besides the backrest, includes the seating sectional seam as well that will require color refinishing using Adhesor-73 as the sealer coat with Micro-Pigment-54 (white, off-white is a mixed of additional 3 – 10% of black and ochre)

In order to refinish the raw leather surface will require a degreasing with Degreaser-2.2 follows with Rinse-3.0.

Leather rejuvenating is recommended to all absorbent surfaces using Hydrator-3.3 follows with Fatliquor-5.0.

The sequence of process entails the following:

Stain Removal
1] Prep-7.7 > Bleach-9.9 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0

Degreasing unknown finish rub-off areas
2] Degreaser-2.2 > Rinse-3.0

Leather Rejuvenating
3] Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0

Refinishing
4] Adhesor-73 > Pigment-54 > Topcoat-72

Rub-resistant Protection
5] Protector-B+


Here’s the Micro-Pigmented leather problem solving guide for reference.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Pm.jpg
Leather-Safe Problem Solving Guide (P.m) – Micro Pigmented / Semi-Aniline Leathers


Products mentioned for stains removal and topcoat is found in this Kit Sa5.di


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Doctor%20products/KitAp5di_zps88422c58.jpg
Leather Doctor® Semi Aniline Leather Standard Care + Ink/Dye + Bleach + Topcoat = Kit Sa5.di



Roger Koh
[email protected]

Roger Koh
12-20-2012, 12:01 PM
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/DyeFinishDamageSofa-54copy.jpg

Test Area
1]
Apply Prep-7.7 onto the marked area with help of foam brush sufficiently.

2]
Place paper towel over it, squeeze the Prep-7.7 through, without air space, and leave it dwell for 24 hours.

3]
When the product almost dry up, peel for an inspection thereafter.

See examples:

#1 Dye Stains
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/InkStainRemovalTechnique-1.jpg

#2 Prep-7.7 Applications
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/InkStainRemovalTechnique-2.jpg

#3 Place paper towel and squeeze through the Prep-7.7 without leaving air space
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/InkStainRemovalTechnique-3.jpg

#4 Peel the paper towel off after 24 hours.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/Rogerkoh/Leather%20Upholstery/InkStainRemovalTechnique-05.jpg


Let us see what result you have before the next step.

Roger Koh
[email protected]