(Pigmented/semi-aline) High contact areas very dry, sticky/tacky with prolonged contact, water beads on surface
New to me couch, chair, and ottoman set that has obviously seen a lot of use/abuse that I'm trying to return to acceptable condition. The first photo is a couch seat cushion where you can see the waxier looking original finish on the left and the worn duller finish on the right.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...psupanzp0c.jpg
Both sides will bead water so I'm unsure whether I need to perform a topcoat restoration in addition to a restorative cleaning regimen. Here is a detail shot of the same seat cushion, on the worn area. Because of the "crackled" looking texture am I correct in assuming this in a pigmented/semi-aline leather?
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...psvmqgzy4z.jpg
All of the high traffic areas look like this - darker, dull finish than the original one and feel dry/rough to the touch. The couch is the only piece that has the tacky thing going on - heat seems to be the activating condition as the leather does not feel tacky when cold.
Is [URL=http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-sa7-st-semi-aniline-leather-sticky-topcoat-refinishing-kit/}Sa7.st kit[/URL] the best approach to bring this leather back or is there a better way to a la carte a solution?