>>> Does anyone know what type of leather this is?
This is an aniline dyed-through leather which has a delicate topcoat that is easily scratches as seen from pictures. It is probably a “waxy-matte” topcoat (AnilineTop-21W) http://www.leatherdoctor.com/anilinetop-21w-waxy-matte/ to be used for corrective topcoat refinishing.
Here is the leather type finishes brief description:
Aniline Waxy-Matte Finishes Leather is usually a full grain hide that is chrome-tanned to produce a soft-hand and a transparent aniline dye color through to the reverse suede side to enhance its natural beauty. It takes on a sauvage appearance as the beauty of the grain is shown through naturally with a soft waxy texture. The fine waxy-matte appearance derives from the emulsion topcoat applied and is further protected with a matching non-stick, rub-resistant protector to reduce wear to the finishes. As leather is an amphoteric material or pH sensitive, leather-safe products with a pH value between 3 and 5 are highly recommended for general care, otherwise they have to be pH balanced to its leather pH neutral (iso-electric point or pI). Aniline leathers are also more UV sensitive and periodic leather rejuvenating it revives color intensity and maintains its suppleness from stiffness and cracking.
>>> It has some scratches and cracks. The seat also looks a tad dry.
Dryness and cracks are the result of diminishing original fatliquor that need to be top-up with Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 system.
>>> Also, is it possible with this type of leather to do a wax effect?
An aniline wax pull-up leather not only scratches easily as a wax leather, when stretch or pull lightens up. From picture it is unlikely a ‘pull-up’
>>> If so, how should I proceed?
Use this Aniline (A.w) Waxy-Matte Leather Problem Solving Matrix/Guide/Instruction for trouble shooting:
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Step-1 - Preparation Cleaning:
Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
Step-2 - Hydrating:
Hydrator-3.3
Step-3 - Fatliquoring System:
Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquo5-5.0 Hydrator-3.3 system
Step-4 - Dry Preparation:
Step-5 - Top Coat Refinishing:
AnilineTop21W
Step-6 - Protection:
Protector-W/W+
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