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    Default Ford F350 King Ranch Leather Seat

    I would like suggestions on what products to use and pricing on quantities sufficient to do full interior. I expect quart sizes at minimum. concentrates may be preferred if possible. I would like to avoid dyeing at least for now.
    Any help is appreciated.

    More pics of this in my album. it looks much worse in pics than in person.
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    Last edited by WI F350; 10-07-2013 at 07:46 PM.

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    Pictures shows severe sweat damages to the armrest and to the steering wheel.

    Leather is an “amphoteric” material and is pH sensitive, sweat when ferments turns alkaline and shift the leather protein fiber ionic negative (-ve). This phenomenon cause the weakening of the ionic attraction between the positive (+ve) leather protein fiber and its leather constituents like the tanning agent, fatliquor and dyestuff. To correct this alkaline over exposure from body oil, sweat and sweat contamination will need Degreaser-2.2 >Acidifier-2.0 system to revert leather denaturing into rawhide.

    This Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 process will be recommend for the entire interior with concentration on the worst affected deteriorating armrest and steering wheel with an extra process to wick penetrated contamination to the surface with Hydrator-3.3. Skin damages are work out with help of leather Eraser-4 and 2000grit sanding to exfoliate the damaged skin. The hydrating process may be repeated until result shows satisfactorily before moving into fatliquor replenishing.

    Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 system returns the leather to its desired softness with strength.

    Repairs to the surface will impart a darkening effect and will be decided after drying from the fatliquor steps.

    Topcoat is recommended to seal the leather raw grain, while dyeing is an option.

    Protector-B+ is recommended to reduce friction rubs.

    Roger Koh
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    Products mentioned are found in this Kit A6.tc, individual products are found in this on-line store:
    http://www.leatherdoctor.com/servlet/StoreFront


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    Leather Doctor Kit A6.tc – Aniline Leather Topcoat Refinishing Kit
    Leather Doctor® Kit A6.tc, aniline leather topcoat refinishing kit is designed for topcoat repairs from friction wear, accidental scratch, scuff and abrasion to deteriorating greasy sweat stains. These topcoat damages are identified as white, dull or darkening stain from bare body contacts. Accidental whitish damages in most cases are free of soiling and direct AnilineTop-21G application with in between dry sanding rectifies most damages. Repairs to topcoat from daily wears that dulls will require a degreasing to remove penetrated rub-in soiling prior to topcoat application in a sequence process including Degreaser-2.2 follows with Rinse-3.0; Hydrator-3.3 follows with Fatliquor-5.0 prior to topcoat application. In a greasy and sweaty topcoat damaged areas especially to the headrest and armrest, a deep degreasing is essential follows with Acidifier-2.0 to stabilize the hydrogen bonding between the protein fibers with the other leather constituent like the tanning agent, dyestuff and fatliquor. This deep degreasing process is assisted by leather Eraser-4 in both the wet and dry cleaning process to remove soiling particulates off the leather surface. Hydrator-3.3 helps in the colloidal water movement bringing suspended soiling particulates to resurface through a dwelling and wicking process. Fat and oil is replenished by Fatliquor-5.0 in an emulsion form to penetrate into the leather structure. Once the fat and oil is hydrogen bond with the protein fiber, the water content breaks free leaving a breathing space for natural transpiration. The fat plumps the leather with fullness preventing the leather structure from collapsing during compressing and flexing while the oil lubricates the fiber from sliding smoothly over one another like millions of connecting hinges. Protector-B+ impart a non-stick, rub-resistant surface with a buttery feel helps reduce friction wear to the topcoat and extended a high level of appearance for a longer period of time. When the leather is contaminated with foreign soiling, it is essential to look at topcoat refinishing in a holistic approach. Note that the cleaning and rejuvenating products suffix denotes its pH value in this leather-safe aniline leathers topcoat refinishing system.

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    I am about to order. Could you suggest quantities to purchase in sufficient amounts to complete restoration of complete interior? this is a four door with front and rear seats.
    Thank you...

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    A complete restoration without dyeing would involve the following general processes:

    General Preparation for Topcoat Refinishing:

    Product System - Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 / Rinse-3.0.
    Tools – Horsehair Brush-1 / Leather Eraser-4 / Razor-60 / 2000grit / Terry Towel.

    Leather Rejuvenating:
    Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0

    Topcoat Refinishing:
    AnilineTop-21 (choice of gloss or matte, satin is a mix of gloss and matte).

    Non-Stick, Rub-Resistant Protector:
    Protector-B+ or scentless Protector-B

    Suggest refills add-on to the Kit A6.tc (may not suggest that they are exactly sufficient but available in the more economical larger packing or minimum concentrates).

    1. Degreaser-2.2 = Quart (RTU)
    2. Rinse-3.0 = 30ml con (= 2.56 RTU quarts)
    3. Acidifier-2.0 = 60ml con (= 1.64 RTU quarts)
    4. Hydrator-3.3 = 60ml con (= 1.64 RTU quarts)
    5. Fatliquor-5.0 = 250ml con (= 1.58 RTU quarts)
    6. AnilineTop-21 (matte or gloss) = Quart (RTU)
    7. d'Protein-10 = 250ml
    8. Tools: Razor-60

    Products are found in this on-link link: http://www.leatherdoctor.com/servlet/StoreFront



    The steering wheel and the armrest may require special attention.
    The darkening color effect may remain obvious and any repairs may amplify it naturally.

    Unknown stains may remain and will need specialty stain removing products, other than simply degreasing it.
    Other problem areas may reveal after degreasing and have to address according to this Aniline Leather Problem Solving Guide.


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    Roger Koh
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    www.LeatherDoctor.com
    Last edited by Roger Koh; 10-14-2013 at 12:19 PM.

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    Thanks again... I do not find a listing for item 7. d'Protein-10 = 250ml
    all tools are in the kit except the razor-60 is not included in kit is this correct?

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    Protein stains tends to coagulate and may need help from d’Protein-10, after degreasing.

    And any other unknown stains may need corresponding specialty products accordingly to the guide.

    Refer the use of d’Protein-10 from the Guide under – Protein Based: Milk, Vomit and Body-Fluids Stains.
    Products available from this link: http://www.leatherdoctor.com/servlet...-dsh-10/Detail

    Razor-60 helps to shave off deteriorated topcoat much easier and is available from this link: http://www.leatherdoctor.com/servlet...-dsh-60/Detail

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