I need some more hydrator. Is there anything else I can use in lieu of it? I had used an acidic solution of lemon juice and filtered water, as well as white vinegar and water - but the pH for those concoctions are unpredictable, and I'm worried about the "food" part of those leaving residue. All I have used is the hydrator, and with completely soaking the cushion area, I used a whole small bottle. So, I'd definitely need more of that.
The Hydrator-3.3 besides its pH value of 3.3 (the leather-safe side of the solution) has a “surface active agent” component that is the working element of this product to relax the leather fibers. Hydrator-3.3 is a precondition for the Fatliquor-5.5 and these two products works together. When leather is hydrated and stretch of creases and wrinkles, fat and oil is replenished so that when dry they hold the leather structure, lubricates it for suppleness and strength. Suggest you purchase in concentrates to be cut with distilled water at ratio 1: 25. Fatliquor-5.0 concentrates is at ratio 1: 5.
I'm not sure if I will do further extraction, or just go over again with dye.
During hydration, penetrated suspended soiling will continue to wick to the surface and towel extraction helps remove them. By checking the towel will determine if extraction should stop. Further hydration is then concentrated on stretching the leather of un-natural creases and wrinkles in conjunction with fatliquor replenishing until the leather is saturated. When moisture evaporates, subsequent fatliquor is continuous applied until saturation (that is the leather does not absorb any more). A fully saturated leather with fatliquor thus is less prone to liquid stain.
I now have four or so rips that need repair. The leather is very thin in some places, what is your recommendation?
Rips repairs with no missing leather will just require Leather Bond-3D with Patch-4S you see in pictures below.
I have an 80 pound pit bull that likes to sleep on the couch, so I would like the leather to not soak up any of her oils and scents, what's your recommendation for that?
You would require a heavy-duty topcoat by adding 5 to 10 % of Crosslinker-25. See product below.
Super Cleaner-4.9 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0 would be the recommended system products to remove the greasy soiling on a routine basis, otherwise when the stain is penetrated you would require the help of Degreaser-3.3 > Rinse-3.0 system.
Protector-B+ will help to mask with the classic leather scent, besides imparting a non-stick rub-resistant properties to the leather to prolong the wear to the topcoat.
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Leather Repairer (5):
Leather 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).
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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.
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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.
Leather Doctor® Leather Bond-7A
It’s for bond smoothening aid and excess clean up.
This is a soft nitrocellulose lacquer emulsion bonding aid.
It’s to level and remove excess leather bond from leather surface safely without the need for sanding.
This product is available in 7gm and 30gm.
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Instruction:
1] Let dwell, work and remove excess bond with Leather Spatula-6.
2] Wipe off and follows with damp towel to remove unwanted sheen before it dries.
Leather Doctor® Leather Stucco-90
It’s for leather filling repairs or in conjunction with leather Bond-3D colors and dyes.
This is aqueous high concentrated compact resin blend leather stucco.
This product is available in 5gm and 40gm.
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Instruction:
1] For added strength and flexibility on high stress areas blend with leather Bond-3D.
2] Impregnator-26, Adhesor-73 or Pigment Standard-64 can be blended for ease of application or to produce desired repair result.
3] Apply to prep cleaned surface for better anchorage.
4] Clean up surrounding areas immediately with damp towel and let dry.
5] Refill as necessary and let 4 – 8 hours curing time.
6] Fine sanding as necessary prior to leather Impregnator-26 to reduce porosity with added strength.
Leather Doctor® Leather Patch-4S
It’s for used as a sub-patch or as a surface skin repair.
This is 0.4mm thick vegetable tanned full-grain leather.
This product is available in 1” x 4” and 6” x 4”.
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Instruction:
1] Apply bond to the suede side when used as a sub-patch.
2] Apply bond to the grain side when used as an insert skin repair.
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Aniline Leather Transparent Dyeing System (12):
Topcoat:
Gloss.
Leather Doctor® Aniline Dye-21
Leather Doctor® Aniline Dye-21 is a transparent dyestuff that’s for staining absorbent naked aniline leather that includes the nappy nubuck and suede. Dyestuff is for staining the leather protein fibers and not the topcoat unless it can be easily penetrates through like pure aniline leathers, otherwise to coat over existing standard gloss aniline leathers an auxiliary adhesion promoter using Adhesor-73 is recommended.
This is a new generation aqueous transparent staining aniline dyestuff that is more lively and brilliant than most liquid dyes.
It’s to provide a more superior light fastness and fades resistance than most standard liquid dyes.
For coating aniline leathers that has existing topcoating; add up to 30% Adhesor-73 to even out appearance.
Standard colors available in Black-115, Orange-157, Red-180, Red-Brown-159, Yellow-128, Dark-Brown-124, Rubine-113 and Blue-119.
This product is also available in concentrate to be cut with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 8.
Thus a 120ml makes 1.14 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 120ml (1.14), 250ml (2.37) and quart (9 quarts).
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Instruction:
1] Prep clean - use Prep-4.4 follows by Cleaner-3.8 then Rinse-3.0.
2] When prep clean using Degreaser-2.2 either rinse with Acidifier-2.0 for bleeding control or with standard Rinse-3.0.
3] Inspection when dry – use leather Eraser-4 to remove wick-up soiling particulates.
4] Shake well before application.
5] For adhesion surface coating - add 10 to 30% Adhesor-73 (less is more natural).
6] Airbrush to even out the color avoiding streaks or drips.
7] Blow dry in-between coats until desired result is achieved.
8] Leather rejuvenation – use Hydrator-3.3 follows with Fatliquor-5.0.
9] Topcoat protection to match original luster - use Aniline Topcoat-89N(natural), Aniline Topcoat-59M (waxy matte) or Aniline Topcoat-79G (gloss).
Aniline Topcoat
It is these topcoats that decide its desired luster of gloss, matte or natural for restoring the original finish. Without this topcoat, the dyeing would be: a) poor in aesthetics such as bronzing hue and tactile sensation; b) susceptible to crocking when dry and bleeding when wet: c) poor physical properties such as wet rub, sweat resistant and scuff resistant; d) poor in ageing properties such as soil resistant and wet cleaning resistant. Note: Pure Aniline use Topcoat-89N with matching Protection-S+; Waxed Aniline use Topcoat-59M with matching Protection-W+; and Standard Aniline used Topcoat-79G with matching Protection-B+.
Leather Doctor® Aniline Topcoat-79G
It’s a gloss finish for upholstery Aniline leathers.
This is an aqueous fine particular size urethane resin emulsion topcoat.
It’s to protect aniline dyestuff with excellent toughness and flexibility.
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).
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Instruction:
1] Apply after Aniline Dye-21;
1.a] otherwise prep clean - use Prep-4.4 follows with Cleaner-3.8 then Rinse-3.0;
1.b] or degrease and rejuvenate after this sequece - Degreaser-2.2 > Rinse-3.0 > Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0
2] Pad or fine spray without streaks or drips.
3] Non-Stick, Rub-Resistance buttery-feel protection with a classic leather scent - use Protection-B+ (leather Scent-B).
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Leather Dyeing & Coloring Auxiliary (3):
Leather Adhesion Promoter,
Leather Topcoat Crosslinker &
Leather Color Flow Controller.
Leather Doctor® Crosslinker-25
It’s an auxiliary for refinishing topcoats to improve adhesion properties and increase top coat film strength.
This is a high solid, polyaziridine crosslinker, without the VOC (volatile organic compound).
It's super-concentrated and when incorporating 3 to 10% to the topcoat it will significantly boost adhesion.
By creating a tougher film that also ties up some of the hydrophilic elements.
This product is available in 60ml.
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Instruction:
1] Mix and stir simultaneously.
2] Use topcoat within 8 hours.