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Hi Roger,
I have LV multicolor purse and bag, the prints are faded and I wonder how to re-print or restore them. Do you have any solution for this situation?
Please take a look.
Thank you for you time.
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The diminishing of the prints is mainly caused by friction rubs.
To reduce such problem is to have it protected with a rub resistant protector; and for this “Simulated Leather”, a natural smooth buttery-feel with Leather Scent-B after the color print restoration is recommended.
The sequence of process is as follows:
1] Color matching comes first with Leather Color Matching Training Kit-CM7. Since the prints are opaque use the Micro Pigment-54 for your test out. However, the actual product to use is Pigment-64 instead for easier coverage to match the present prints. Question is do you want to add the Pigment-64 range to your order? Once you have the confident to get the right color, proceeds with the restorative cleaning; otherwise if you are unable to you may be stuck.
2] Restorative cleaning the entire “simulated leather” surface areas with Prep-7.7 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0.
The objective is to remove foreign contamination; however deteriorated prints may be removed at the same time. So you may see more missing prints. Make sure you have the confident to match-up with these colors before you start your restorative cleaning. You may want to trace out the position of the faint print prior to cleaning it, just in case you may want the exact position to replicate the pattern design.
2] To reprint use these sequence of steps: Adhesor-73 > Pigment-64 + Thickener-48 > Topcoat-56 > Leather Scent-B
Products for this project includes…
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Leather Doctor® Pigmented Leather Care Kit-P3
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Leather Repair & Refinishing Training Kit-RR7
Adhesor-73 - 60ml
Thickener-48 - 60ml
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Leather Color Matching Training Kit-CM7
Contents:
4-A. Opaque Pigment Color Matching
Pigment Micro-54 (Tan 586) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Ochre 586) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Yellow 586) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Orange 586) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Red 586) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Blue 586) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Maroon 502) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (Black 512) 60ml
Pigment Micro-54 (White 505) 60ml
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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.
Roger Koh
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Since I have not try your product yet, I will take your advise switching to pigment 64. by the way, what is the different between Micro pigment 54 and pigment 64. What are the numbers stand for (54 and 64).
The “Leather Color Matching Training Kit-CM7” is for your practical experimental training in color both with “transparency” and “opacity”. Opacity is “what you get is what you see”, transparency works by saturation, layer by layer to build the color up. It is the same concept as painting with “water color” and “oil painting”. If you do painting, mixing color may not be new to you.
There are two range of transparent dye, both Aniline Dye-21 and Nu buck Dye-21 are the same except the topcoat or dye-fix.
The opaque ranges include, Pigment-64, Pigment-54, Pigment-84 & Nubuck Color-28.
Pigment-64 is the heavier pigment for vinyl or heavy pigment that forms continuous film – usually on cheaper leather that does not breathe. This is usually found on heavy pigment coated cheaper leathers commonly found in upholstery – as it ages it will develop macro cracks our eyes often see.
Pigment-54 is the micro pigment for semi-aniline leathers with a finer finish that still allows the leather to breathe as it ages with micro cracks (your naked eyes cannot see, just like egg shell). As these leathers do breathe it will not develop the macro cracks often seen on the cheaper lower grade pigmented upholstery leathers.
Pigment-84 finishes is closest to the aniline leathers as it forms “discontinuous” film and is mostly used for “Napa” leathers mostly in garments and bags, including brands like the Hugo Boss. It is absorbent that gives the wearing comfort, allows the humid moisture to pass through – know as transpiration.
The number 4 stands for pigment, the 6, 5 or 8 stands for the types of binder.
The more you will know, the more you ask…keep on asking!
Roger Koh
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