repair the fraying on the bottom of the case?
The fraying of the leather edges is repair by using this Bond-3D.
The missing fiber is replaced by scraping from a piece of similar leather to use as donor.
This is done by applying the bond to the surface and adding the leather fiber and putting them to shape with help of hair dryer to speed up drying.
Color is added to the Bond-3D for an aesthetic repair.
steps I should take to restoring it
Most high-end black bags are aniline dyed just like most Chanel black bags.
We can use the Aniline Leather Problem Solving Guide as reference.
This bag can be restored accordingly under “Surface Abrasion”.
When a total restoration is desired, the corner fray repair is done after fat and oil replenishing and before dying.
Thus, the general structure of process should be in this order.
1.] Degreaser-2.2
2.] Rinse-3.0
3.] Hydrator-3.3
4.] Fatliquor-5.0
5.] Bond-3D / Impregnator-26
6.] Adhesor-73
7.] Aniline-76
8.] AnilineTop-76
9.] Protector-B+
We shall further discuss in details when you take up this project.
Leather-Safe Aniline Problem Solving Guide
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Leather-Safe Problem Solving Guide (A) – Aniline Leathers
Repair Products
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Leather Repairer (5):
Leather Bond,
Products mentioned
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Leather Doctor® Kit A6.dr
Roger Koh
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