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keller34
12-10-2011, 11:58 AM
I just got this for free and wanted to fix it up...it is stained, peeling, and has rub marks on the side by the arm.

The part I am really worried about is the flaking...the stains are not a biggie as I was thinking of dyeing it black unless I can get all the stains out...it is also like a dingy whitealmost like the leather is turning.

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Roger Koh
12-10-2011, 03:16 PM
Leather Identification:
This is a typical chrome-tanned leather most probably from the bovine family with Pigmented finish.
Finish peeling reveal the wet blue crust – with no sign of aniline dye.
Check out with tap water dripping over the entire leather surface to see if its absorbent or water pools on the surface after 15 – 30 minutes.

Refinishing:
For refinishing it’s done in this fashion: Adhesor-73 > Pigment-64 > Topcoat-56M > Protection-B+.

Repairs:
Abraded surface repair to smoothen it is done with Leather Bond-3D.
Structure looseness is strengthened with Impregnator-26.

Peeling:
The flapping edges could be bond back in place with Adhesor-73.

Stained:
General stains are removed using: Prep-7.7 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0.
For specific stains see the Leather-Safe Problem Solving Guide-P9 - Pigmented
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[B]Rub Marks:
Rub marks may be a combination of soling and surface abrasion. First remove the stain follows with repairs accordingly.

Flaking:
Looks like the flaking is due to physical damages – repairing as mentioned will solve the problem. If when test with distilled/tap water finger testing reveal tackiness –then it may be due to alkaline overexposure – which then is to be rectified with Acidifier-2.0 – until it has a healthy squeak.

Dyeing it Black:
Since opaque color is used, it will block out unwanted colors underneath, not necessary has to be in black.

Dingy White:
A restorative cleaning is recommended and in most cases, the original color will be revived.

Further questions?


Roger Koh
[email protected]

keller34
12-10-2011, 03:36 PM
The part that is missing so what would you use the Leather Bond-3D on that? I went to the site but it was down for maint...could you give me a cost for everything I need to get this back in shape?

keller34
12-10-2011, 03:40 PM
Oh and some of the stains are mold/mildew. It does not have a odor. Would I still use the same items on the table under mold?

Roger Koh
12-10-2011, 05:08 PM
The part that is missing so what would you use the Leather Bond-3D on that? I went to the site but it was down for maint...could you give me a cost for everything I need to get this back in shape?

The finish missing areas would need to be restored by: Adhesor-73 > Pigment-64 > Topcoat-56M to match - thereafter Protection-B+ to reduce friction rubs damages.

Please email me, so that I can attach the price list for your consideration.

Roger Koh
12-10-2011, 05:15 PM
Oh and some of the stains are mold/mildew. It does not have a odor. Would I still use the same items on the table under mold?


This may be the kit worth considering for mold decontamination and restorative cleaning test out, thereafter refills in concentrates are available to save on shipping...


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Leather Doctor® Pigmented Leather – Mold Odor Killer Kit P2.mo

Leather Doctor® pigmented leather mold odor killer Kit-AP3.mo - features two specialty products; d’Mold-3.6 and Fatliquor LS-5.5. d’Mold-3.6 is a pH 3.6 leather-safe non-phenol tannery grade fungicide developed to kill mold growth. For extreme cases an 8 monthly treatment cycle will secure long term effectiveness against re-occurrence. This is highly recommended in tropical areas or when leather is further kept away from use in the absence of UV light, high relative humid dampness, warm temperature and poor air circulation. These conditions favor mold to flourish; with an early characteristic suffocating musty odor detection, to progressive damages that manifests as dissolving sinking pits and dry rotting. Besides the surface restorative cleaning and treatment, rejuvenation to the structure is recommended to restore its structural integrity. The unsightly sinking pits if any may require physical removal with finish restoration to return to its aesthetic appearance. Fatliquor LS-5.5 is the leather scent version of the Fatliquor-5.0 that not only imparts the classic leather scent; it also lubricates the leather structure fibrils for softness, suppleness and strength when dry. Mold is a living organism and damages is progressive; that timely preventive anti-fungicidal control is preferred over corrective restoration, from water damages or when one decides to store away their leather temporarily.

■ Mold Odor Killer System
■ Routine Care System
■ Periodic Care System
■ Restorative Care System

Email [email protected] for price and shipping option.

■ Pigmented Leather – Mold Odor Killer System:
Mold decontamination starts with dry soil removal of the surface growth as the 1st phase. The wet cleaning 2nd phase involves decontamination cleaning with Prep-7.7. The sticky residue is removed with Cleaner-3.8 with a final acidifying rinse using Rinse-3.0. This ends the surface decontamination cleaning and is leave to dry for the fungicidal treatment thereafter.
Instructions
1st phase – Dry Soil Removal:
Disposable latex gloves and dust mask protection during dry soil removal is recommended, depending on the severity of mold infestation. Dry soil removal in the 1st Phase may involve - erasing with the sponge side of the leather Eraser-4; stitching seams and perforated panels brushing with horsehair leather Brush-1; compressed air blowing into crevices with simultaneous vacuuming using a HEPA vacuum cleaner. It’s recommended to test wipes the entire surface including hidden areas with a white absorbent towel to check for effective dry soil removing until towel shows clean, prior to moving into the wet soil removal phase.
2nd phase – Wet Soil Removal:
Wet soil removal is accomplished by the penetrating, lubricating and suspending power of Prep-7.7.
1] Apply Prep-7.7 and agitate with horsehair Brush-1, to a section at a time and let dwell for 10mins to 1hour to emulsify or suspend tough soiling.
2] Towel extract suspended soiling until it shows clean.
3] Sticky residue is removed by Cleaner-3.8 with gentle brush agitation and towel extraction until it shows clean.
4] Spray Rinse-3.0 and towel extract to a squeaky clean.
3rd phase – Fungicidal Treatment:
Disposable latex gloves and mist mask is highly recommended during the d’Mold-3.6 application and foam brushing is preferred to reduce airborne.
1] Shake well, spray, brush spread it and leave to natural dry.
4th phase – Hydrating:
Leathers, when wet and then dry again, have the tendency for the fibrils to becomes stick together - known as the Van der Waals or London force phenomenon. This resulted stiffness when flexed, may lead to premature cracks, as often seen on neglected leathers. It is recommended to hydrate these exposed leather structure, plumping it ready for fatliquor replenishing while it is still damp.
1] Apply Hydrator-3.3 by foam brushing to the exposed absorbent micro-crazing areas, and especially the stitching rows and perforated sections.
2] Inspection is to ensure an even application to plumps the leather effectively ready for immediately fatliquor replenishing process.
3] Advanced technique utilized layers of paper towel acting as reserves to allow a slow seeping through the micro-crazing into the leather structure. The entire seat is thereafter wrapped with plastic cling wrapper to control evaporation for an overnight plumping dwell.
5th phase – Fatliquor Replenishing in conjunction with Leather Scent Enhancing:
This is a 2-in-1 leather structure fatliquor replenishing process in conjunction with the classic leather scent odor masking to return the leather its original unforgettable scent. When dry thereafter, the leather fibrils will be well separated and lubricated to slide over one another smoothly; during practical use, to withstand the constant compressing, stretching and flexing with suppleness, thus prevents premature ageing often seen on neglected leathers.
1] A visual and finger probing inspection are to ensure thorough hydrating, with structural plumping softness.
2] Fatliquor LS-5.5 follows the same procedure as the Hydrator-3.3, with in between drying application as water evaporates.
3] When dry the surface is check for milky strays, using the hydrator to further drive the fatliquor into the leather structure.
4] The rejuvenated leather is left for slow natural drying for extra softness.
6th Phase – Non-stick, Rub Resistant and Leather-Scent Protection:
While the leather scent of the Fatliquor LS-5.5 mask from the structure; this Protection-B+ (Leather Scent-B) protector mask from the surface; in a coordinated effort to synergize and imparting the classical leather scent.
1] Shake well, mists spray, spread with foam brush; leave to dry and its ready for use.

■ Pigmented Leather - Routine Care System:
Routine care includes procedures such as general dust cleaning. Attending to spots and stains as necessary, especially the neutralizing of perspiration stains from shifting alkaline. Thus prevents leather from tackiness. A routine non-stick rub- resistant protection after neutralizing rinse helps keep leather in a more attractive and healthy state, while preventing premature wear.
Instructions
1st phase – Routine Cleaning:
1] Spray Rinse-3.0, Brush-1 agitates and towel extract until it shows clean.
2] Let dry and inspect for satisfaction, otherwise repeat or proceed to non-stick rub resistant protection.
2nd phase - Non-stick Rub Resistant Protection:
This rub resistant protection helps reduce finishes friction wear; that also imparts a non-stick natural buttery-feel against sticky soiling; with an unforgettable classic leather scent.
1] Apply Protection-B+ (Leather Scent-B) after shaking well, spread with lint free towel, buff when dry and its ready for use.

■ Pigmented Leather - Periodic Care System:
Periodic care is recommended before soiling causes damages to the finishing. This keeps leather consistently clean and healthy at all times. Regular used areas would require more frequent attention than the other less frequent used areas. While the headrest and armrest would be more vulnerable to damages from body sweat, oil and grease contacts.
Instructions
1st phase – Periodic Cleaning:
1] Spray Cleaner-3.8 and agitate with horsehair Brush-1; ensuring a uniform application over the entire surfaces a section at a time.
2] Towel extraction until it shows clean.
3] Remaining residues are spray rinse with Rinse-3.0 and towel extract to a squeaky clean.
4] Let dry and inspect for satisfaction, otherwise repeat cleaning process as necessary or proceed to non-stick rub-resistant protection.
2nd phase - Non-stick Rub Resistant Protection:
This rub resistant protection helps reduce finishes friction wear; that also imparts a non-stick natural buttery-feel against sticky soiling; with an unforgettable classic leather scent.
1] Apply Protection-B+ (Leather Scent-B) after shaking well, spread with lint free towel, buff when dry and its ready for use.

■ Pigmented Leather - Restorative Care System:
This is the ultimate restorative or salvage care system that removes accumulated soiling including the unwanted conditioners to its original finishes. Accumulated soiling that fills creases is often mistaken for cracks. This restorative cleaning is achieved by the chemical reaction of the Prep-7.7 to effectively break down those tough soiling with its penetrating, lubricating and suspending power. Its thick as honey allows it to coats the surface allowing effective dwell time, thus providing the opportunity for the prep to fully emulsify or suspend stubborn soiling. Horsehair detailing Brush-1 is recommended to worked into heavily soiled areas, sufficient to avoid excessive agitation that might damage already weaken finishes especially on heavily used areas.
Instructions
If alkaline or all purpose cleaners were used before, it’s recommended to wet finger test for tackiness by using distilled/tap water. If it is, neutralize the side effect of alkaline overexposure with Acidifier-2.0 found in Kit P3.ts to return the leather to a healthy squeaky feel prior to Prep-7.7 application. It is also recommended that dry soil removal takes place prior to prep application.
1st phase - Restorative Cleaning:
1] Apply Prep-7.7 and agitate with horsehair Brush-1; ensuring a uniform application over the entire surfaces a section at a time.
2] Allow a dwell time of 10 to 30 minutes or before it dries prior to towel extraction until it shows clean.
3] Sticky residue is removed by Cleaner-3.8 with gentle brush agitation and towel extraction until it shows clean.
4] Remaining residues are spray rinse with Rinse-3.0 and towel extract to a squeaky clean.
5] Let dry and inspect for satisfaction, otherwise repeat cleaning process as necessary or proceed to non-stick rub resistant protection.
2nd phase - Non-stick Rub Resistant Protection:
This rub resistant protection helps reduce finishes friction wear; that also imparts a non-stick natural buttery-feel against sticky soiling; with an unforgettable classic leather scent.
1] Apply Protection-B+ (Leather Scent-B) after shaking well, spread with lint free towel, buff when dry and its ready for use.


Featured Contents:

Leather Doctor® d’Mold-3.6 in 250ml
This is a pH 3.6 aqueous leather-safe tannery strength non-phenol fungicide developed to kill mold growth. It’s for disinfecting and controlling musty odor from mold activities after decontamination cleaning. It’s use accordingly for other leather combinations that may include; aniline, vachetta, nubuck and suede leather types.

Leather Doctor® Hydrator-3.3 in 250ml
This is a pH 3.3 aqueous leather-safe hydrator for hydrating dried, stiffed or shrunk leathers, often seen as creases and wrinkles; to separate the crushed, stick together fibrils and relax them prior to softening and strengthening with Fatliquor-5.0. It’s to reduce the interfacial tension in the inter-fibrillary leather structure for effective distribution of the fatliquor. It’s to charge the leather protein fibers below its iso-electric point positive, for effective hydrogen-bond with the ionic negative charged fatliquor. It’s safe for other leather trims that may include aniline, vachetta, nubuck, suede, hair-on-hide and woolskin.

Leather Doctor® Fatliquor LS-5.5 in 250ml
This is a pH 5.5 leather scent fortified fatliquor primarily to impart an unforgettable classic leather scent into the leather structure. More than just rejuvenating the leather structure for softness, suppleness and strength as with Fatliquor-5.0. It’s to replenish the original fatliquor that diminishes thru ageing, heat, alkaline exposure or cleaning. It’s to penetrate and lubricate the leather fibers so that after drying they will be capable of sliding over one another smoothly. Besides to softens the leather with stretchability, compressibility and flexibility; fatliquor enhances its rip tensile strength greatly. It relaxes coarse breaks, creases and wrinkles to provide tautness, suppleness and prevents cracking. To help to keep leather at its optimum physical performance and prevent premature ageing.

Contents:

Leather Doctor® Prep-7.7 in 60ml.
This is a pH 7.7 aqueous high viscosity leather preparatory cleaner for pigmented leather types. It is developed to strip foreign soil accumulation to the original finish. It works by dwell-time from 10 minutes to 24 hours depending on soiling severity, allowing its’ superior penetrating, lubricating and suspending power to do the work. Successive towel extraction of suspended soiling with fresh application is followed through until the soiling is exhausted. It has proven to work safely on: grease based ink stains like ballpoint ink; water based ink stains like stamp pad ink; dye transfer stains like blue jeans, leather, ink print and newsprint with a longer dwell/extraction/application cycle up to 72 hours. It is highly recommended that the remaining sticky residue is thereafter removed in conjunction with Cleaner-3.8 and Rinse-3.0 as a holistic leather-safe system to a squeaky feel.

Leather Doctor® Cleaner-3.8 in 250ml.
This is a pH 3.8 all purpose leather-safe anionic cleaner that is particularly effective in emulsifying oily soils and in suspending its particulates. It works by penetrating, lubricating and suspending soiling safely and effectively through gentle chemical reaction; working in perfect harmony with all leather constituents that include the tanning agent, preservative, dyestuff and especially the fatliquor. It's safe for all leather trims including; aniline, vachetta, nubuck and suede. This product is always followed through with Rinse-3.0 as a system to a healthy squeaky feel.

Leather Doctor® Rinse-3.0 in 250ml.
This is a pH 3.0 aqueous anionic leather-safe rinse to neutralize harmful alkaline and perspiration residues; for stabilizing and strengthening leather to its neutral pH value of 3 to 5/6 chemistry integrity. It's safe for all leather trims including; aniline, vachetta, nubuck and suede.

Leather Doctor® Protection-B+ (Leather Scent-B) in 120ml.
This is a non-film forming, non-stick rub resistant protector that enhances a soft natural buttery-feel with an unforgettable classic leather scent. It’s for imparting a non-stick breathable barrier essentially to shield the detrimental effects of sticky soiling including the nasty ballpoint ink. It is effective to release those tenacious dye-transfers stains especially on light colored leathers easily, without resorting to unnecessary color refinishing. Its natural buttery-feel protection increases the leather resistance to wet and dry rubs, thus reduces stretch, scuff and abrasion. And it reduces friction squeaks that wear the finishes when leather is rubbed against during movement or the characteristically sliding in and out of the seat.

Horsehair Detailing Leather Brush-1
This horsehair detailing brush is ergonomically designed to be an extension of our hand with sturdy grooved grip, designed to produce an effective result easily and efficiently for many years to come. It’s recommended for all smooth leather, to deliver a scratch-free agitation cleaning. The length is 7 inches with a three row 1½ inches bristles cleaning head.

PolyBrush®
This is the 3” made in USA washable foam brush for general product application.

Washable Rags
This rag works like cloth, lint free and highly absorbent for extracting suspended soiling or for wiping the leather Protector during routine easy cleaning-protection application.

Refills are available...for more information email [email protected]

Roger Koh
12-10-2011, 05:24 PM
Here are more details of products mentioned…


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Leather Repairer (5):
Leather Structure Impregnator,
Leather Bond,
Leather Bonding Aid,
Leather Stucco &
Leather Patch.


Leather Doctor® Impregnator-26
It’s a Leather Surface Repairer for Pigmented and Aniline leather types.
This is a protein compact resin blend compound impregnator.
It’s for impregnating worn leather grains and micro cracks.
It’s to seal, strengthen and leveling out uneven absorption for further coating process.
It fills and tightens with good leveling properties that is film forming for improve abrasion resistance.
This product is also available in concentrate to be cut with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 0.5.
Thus a quart makes 1.5 quarts of Ready-To-Use product to save on shipping.
Ready-To-Use packing sizes are available in 60ml, 120ml, and 250ml and in Quart.
Concentrate packing sizes are available in quart (1.5 quarts).
Email [email protected] for prices.
Note:
For color skin repairs add colors accordingly up to ratio 1: 1.
Instruction:
1] Shake well, pad to saturate all weak and absorbent areas.
2] Concentrate on weak areas otherwise wipe off unnecessary excess to reduce buildup.

Leather Doctor® Leather Bond-3D
It’s for leather structure bonding repairs.
This is an aqueous medium soft polyurethane leather bond that will not lift the leather finishes unlike other solvent based glue.
This product is available in 7gm and 30gm.
Email [email protected] for prices.
Note:
Colors and dyes can be added for aesthetic repairs
Instruction:.
1] Test for darkening effect when dry prior to repair.
2] Use leather Patch-4S as sub-patch to bond.
3] Use leather Bond-7A to smoothen repairs without the need to sanding.


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Leather Dyeing & Coloring Auxiliary (3):
Leather Adhesion Coating,
Leather Topcoat Crosslinker &
Leather Colorcoat Flow Controller.


Leather Doctor® Adhesor-73
It’s an auxiliary for Pigmented and Aniline leathers refinishing.
This is an aqueous compact resin adhesion promoter to ensure proper adhesion prior to color coating.
It's also added to Aniline Dye-21 for dye coating absorption resistant areas to reduce color blotchiness.
And it’s also used after WaxEffect8.6 prior to top coating.
This product is also available in concentrate to be cut with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 1.
Thus a quart makes 2 quarts of Ready-To-Use product to save on shipping.
Ready-To-Use packing sizes are available in 60ml, 250ml and in Quart.
Concentrate packing sizes are available in quart (2 quarts).
Email [email protected] for prices.
Note:
Strip clean of foreign contamination prior to application – use Prep-7.7 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0.
Instruction:
1] Shake well, hand padding preferred to ensure better anchorage for non-absorbent leathers.
2] Fine airbrushing for absorbent leathers to reduce patchiness.
3] Let dry naturally or speed dry with blow dryer.
3] Proceed with choice of further coating.

Leather Doctor® Thickener-48
This is an auxiliary aqueous carboxylated acrylic co-polymer thickening agent to stabilize color during spraying.
It’s to adjust the flow of color to improve hold-up especially on vertical panels and antiquing two-tone fashion leathers.
It is highly effective and maintains the viscosity over the period of use.
This product is available in 60ml and 120ml.
Email [email protected] for prices.
Instruction:
1] Add 5 to 15% of total weight of color and stir simultaneously while adding.



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Pigmented Leather Coloring System (12):
Pigment Black Color,
Pigment White Color,
Pigment Tan Color,
Pigment Ochre Color,
Pigment Maroon Color,
Pigment Yellow Color,
Pigment Orange Color,
Pigment Red Color &
Pigment Blue Color.
Pigment Gloss Topcoat,
Pigment Satin Topcoat &
Pigment Matte Topcoat.


Leather Doctor® Pigment-64
It’s for non-absorbent automotive, furniture and sports pigmented leathers.
This is an aqueous compact resin blend high performance UV fade resistant pigment color coat.
Standard colors available in Black-612, White-605, Tan-686, Ochre-684, Maroon-602, Yellow-636, Orange-604, Red-654 and Blue-640.
This product is also available in concentrate to be cut with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 0.5.
Thus a quart makes 1.5 quarts of Ready-To-Use product to save on shipping.
Ready-To-Use packing sizes are available in 60ml, 250ml and in quart.
Concentrate packing sizes are available in quart (1.5 quarts).
Email [email protected] for prices.
Preparation:
1] Prep clean - use Prep-7.7 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0.
2] Rejuvenate leather structure where necessary – use Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0.
3] Strengthen weak and worn areas - use Impregnator-26.
4] Ensure adhesion - use Adhesor-73.
5] Control flow and color stability - use Thickener48.
Instruction:
1] Ensure anchorage - pad first coat avoiding streaks on repair areas.
2] Ensure uniformity - fine spray and allow in-between drying with subsequent light coat.
3] To improve smoothness of spray over repair areas use 1500 sanding in between dried coats.
4] Topcoat protection - use Topcoat Pigment-56 Gloss, Satin or Matte.

Leather Doctor® Pigment Topcoat-56M
It’s a matte finish for non-absorbent standard pigmented leathers.
Gloss and satin are more durable than matte finish.
This is an aqueous soft polyurethane leather topcoat.
It is lightfast and non-yellowing.
It has excellent flow and leveling properties.
Recoatable and forms a flexible tough film.
This product is also available in concentrate to be cut with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 1.
Thus a quart makes 2 quarts of Ready-To-Use product to save on shipping.
Ready-To-Use packing sizes are available in 60ml, 250ml and in quart.
Concentrate packing sizes are available in quart (2 quarts).
Email [email protected] for prices.
Instruction:
1] Apply after color coat otherwise prep clean - use Prep-7.7 follows with Cleaner-3.8 then Rinse-3.0.
2] Satin finish - mix gloss with matte.
3] Fine spray evenly a panel at a time for even coverage avoiding drips and spits.
4] Buttery-feel, non-stick protection with a classic leather scent - use Protection-B+ (leather Scent-B).