Simulated Leather – Durablend – Ashley – Finish Peeling!

The main issue is the fabric has peeled away from the cushion so I need to fill it and then re-stain.
Will your product work for Durablend?

I attached some more photos and the model and maker of the sofa,
no sun damage but quite a bit of peeling of the top layer on the sofa seats.

It feels smooth and like soft leather.
The bottom (light layer) is intact.
All that is peeling is the topcoat and paint

I think another half of the cushion will come off if I do that,
and I'd rather have the repair product before I rip too much more off because it is such an eyesore.
There are a few other cushions that will peel as well so I think I'd rather just get enough to complete all the cushions (five total) on the sofa and love seat.
I know we'd talked about just getting the kit to start, but I think I'd rather just knock it all out at once.


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>>> The main issue is the fabric has peeled away from the cushion

Picture #5 & #6 shows the finish system peels off the leather base.
To restore the finish system you will need a 5 products system in the following sequence.
Step 6 – Adhesor-73
Step 7 – Bicast-32
Step 8 – Bicast-76
Step 9 – BicastTop-76G
Step 10 – Protector-B+ or B without the classic leather scent.


>>> so I need to fill it and then re-stain.

Before filling or sealing it and re-staining with the above refinishing system the leather need to have a restorative cleaning accordingly but only to the exposed areas that have been contaminated with soiling.
Restorative cleaning is done with:
Step 2 – Degreaser-2.2
Step 3 – Rinse-3.0


Dry Preparation:
The outermost layer of the leather may be deteriorating just like our skin that need to be exfoliate with Eraser-4 prior to degreasing process. It is most probably this outermost layer that becomes detached with constant friction rubbing that have gave way to the peeling. Deteriorating existing finishes is pull off simply with Duct Tape.
Step 1 – Eraser-4 > Duct Tape.


Leather Rejuvenating:
Relaxing the leather and impart suppleness is done with
Step 4 - Hydrator-3.3 follows with Fatliquor-5.0
Step 5 – Fatliquor-5.0


>>> Will your product work for Durablend?
Recommend system product be with this Leather Doctor Kit-B8.cl

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Leather Doctor® Kit B8.cl, Bicast leather color refinishing kit is design for a holistic restoration approach to not only the finishes but also rejuvenating the leather crust for suppleness. Most of these repairs are for abrading damages into the leather split-suede crust.
Most of these exposed areas may be contaminated with foreign soiling that includes conditioners, protectors, body oil, grease and sweat or alkaline overexposure from non leather-safe cleaners.
A comprehensive repair for a long-term lasting solution will require a holistic approach to deal with both the exposed leather split-suede for structural integrity and surface finishes for aesthetic.
A leather-safe restoration system begins with removing foreign contamination from the penetrated leather structure and from the surface with the proven Degreaser-2.2 follows with Rinse-3.0 to a healthy squeaky feel.
A pH in-balance leather structure with alkalinity overexposure will manifest as tackiness, stickiness or in extreme cases sliminess. The ionic strength of such denaturing leather will need to be strengthen by protonating its ionic positive (+ve) with the help of Acidifier-2.0 until the leather is revert back to a healthy pH chemistry integrity.
Penetrated soiling may be further moves with the help of Hydrator-3.3 by successive wicking process with optional reverse transfer technique and erase off with Eraser-4 for a satisfactorily inspection.
Leather rejuvenating system for softness and strength is accomplishes with Hydrator-3.3 follows with Fatliquor-5.0.
Surface uneven absorption is seals with Adhesor-73 to smooth out the suede and restore a skin to reduce the need for color over-coating thus increase its flexibility and stretchability from coating premature cracking.
With Adhesor-73 as a base for adhesion promotion as well, it is ready for color coating with Bicast-32 an opaque pigment coloring to block out the unwanted based color. Bicast-76 is an aniline transparent color that gives the beauty of depth as the secondary coloring to simulate the appearance of aniline leather. And BicastTop-76 is a gloss topcoat that seals the coloring from bleeding, crocking and resistant to cleaning during the course of the leather useful life.
Protector-B+ imparts a non-stick rub-resistant surface with a buttery feel, reduces noises that translate into less friction wear. As the leather surface is well lubricated it reduces compression when comes to heavy body contact thus reduces compressed creases, wrinkles thus prolong the useful life of the new finishes.
Note the products suffix numbers denotes the pH value of the product.

Roger Koh
Leather Care Practitioner-Consultant
[email protected]

Roger, I have used the duct tape and removed all the peeling top layer, I am ready to start step 2 but am unsure about which brush/applicator to use. are there step by step instructions available that will tell me which accessory goes with which product

>>> I am ready to start step 2 but am unsure about which brush/applicator to use.

Before continue with step 2, ensure that all residue from the lamination is sand off clean otherwise poor bonding if it is coating on deteriorating residue.
Degreaser-2.2 > Rinse-3.0 system is necessary to exposed leather crust that has received some body oil, grease or sweat on the most used areas. Newly peeled leather crust would receive a dry sanding to remove foreign residue and the Degreaser-2.2 > Rinse-3.0 can skip.


>>> are there step by step instructions available that will tell me which accessory goes with which product

Individual product bottles would have the standard instruction.

Tools:

Eraser-4:
This is used for cleaning residue either dry or wet without causing any abrasion.

Sandpaper:
This is for fine sanding for a good feel of hand prior to Adhesor-73 application or between any refinishing product applications.

Horsehair Brush-1:
This is used for all agitation application including the Hydrator-3.3 and Fatliquor-5.0 for an even application.

Foam Brush:
These are used for application for Adhesor-73, Bicast-32 or Bicast-76 washable and reusable.
Natural bristle brush is an extra that I put in and find good for Bicast-76 and BicastTop-76G with less of a streaking problems as its drag is minimum, washable and reusable.

Towel:
Towel is washable and reusable, however a white terry towel may do a better job for better absorption.

Note:
Private training courses are available to bring you up to professional level with hands on training with appropriate technique.
However, you may already have some sort of refinishing skills and appropriate principle applies.


Roger Koh
Leather Care Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor