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Hi Roger,
This is the Chanel 2.55 lambskin I told you about in another thread.
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As you can see in the photos the leather is quite rubbed off in places, in addition to a tear on the front and corners. Is it possible to save it?
I bought the Kit A6 + Adhesor-73, would I be able to use these products for this bag as well?
Thank you for your help.
Here are some more details:
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To save it will require a complete restoration both to the internal structure and to the surface appearance. The leather structure restoration is accomplished by Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0. Surface appearance will require restorative cleaning with Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0. Repairs will require Impregnator-26 for internal structural strength and Adhesor-73 for skin repairs. Surface redyeing will depends on the outcome of the appearance and is optional, however topcoating is mandatory.
Leather Identification:
This Chanel leather bag is identified as black aniline leather with maroon micro-pigmented lining. This Aniline Leather Problem Solving guide is used as reference.
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Pictures Observation:
#1 Shows condition that necessitate a complete restoration.
#2 Lining is micro-pigmented finished and Micro-Pigmented system is an option for renewal of its appearance. (Thought has to be put into the print logo to preserve its authentic origin).
#3 Shows the sagging of the quitting from shrinkage as original fatliquor (fat, oil and water) diminishes.
#4 Shows wearing through the topcoat into the leather structure or sueding.
#5 Shows worn to the finishes and sagging of the quitling.
#6 Shows how the entire appearance should be after a complete restoration.
#7 Shows nick, flap and worn that requires repairs.
#8 Shows, rough-up or sueded edges that need to be smoothen up.
#9 Shows a close-up view of worn edges.
#10 Shows areas of severe wear into the leather that requires repairs to restore smoothness back to picture #6
Saving it will require a complete restoration and additional product has to come from this Kit A7.cl with Impregnator-26 as an add-on.
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Leather Doctor Kit A7.cl – Aniline Leather Dye Refinishing Kit
Leather DoctorŽ Kit A7.cl, aniline leather dye refinishing kit is designed for dyestuff and topcoat refinishing from the simple sunlight fading to the severely sweat damages from body oil and grease. Most severely penetrated, prolonged and neglected stains show a darkening effect with a sticky feel have its topcoat and dyestuff probably deteriorated by the sweat. When the stain feels sticky, it is a sign of leather denaturing and reverting to rawhide from breaking of bonds with the tanning agent. When sign of color is transfer to a white towel, it indicates that the dyestuff has also break bonds with the protein fiber. When leather is stiff or shows signs of whitish residue migrating, it shows that the fatliquor is breaking bonds as well with the protein fiber. The main component of the leather protein fiber is amphoteric while the other constituents are not; shifting of the pH mainly caused from sweat to alkalinity affects the pH imbalance. To revert from denaturing into rawhide prior to topcoat refinishing, contaminated alkaline soiling is removed with Degreaser-2.2, a waterbased (pH 2.2) multifunctional degreaser that emulsifies greasy contamination besides controlling dye bleeding and charging the protein fiber ionic positive for strengthening the attraction between the ionic negative tanning agent, dyestuff and fatliquor. Deflocculated and suspended soiling is towel extracted, thereafter rinse and pH balanced with Acidifier-2.0 to prevent the leather from reverting to rawhide. When leather feels sticky or slimy it is a sign of leather denaturing, a squeaky feel when wet is a sign of a healthy leather. Hydrator-3.3 relaxes stiff leathers and removes surface tension free from surface blotchiness prior to fat and oil replenishing. Fat and oil is replenished with Fatliquor-5.0 to rejuvenate the leather for the desired suppleness when dry. Custom redyeing commences prior to topcoat refinishing. Protector-B+ imparts a non-stick rub-resistant protection with a buttery-feel that shield against sticky soiling and reduce friction noises. Note that the mentioned product suffix number denotes its pH value in this holistic leather-safe aniline leathers dyestuff and topcoat refinishing system.