BMW Z3 - Recovering from failed recoloring via Roger the Leather Doctor!!
Here's a very brief history...
Attempted recoloring w/ another product. Followed instructions, attempted 2-3 times per seat & always had adhesion failure (it removed so easily not much stress on the leather). In my search for adhesion, it led me to Roger the Leather Doctor! Reading a few of his replies assures that this is truly the only way to properly restore leather & that you're working with someone who will help & absolutely qualified to help. The products for the project are en route so...more to come...
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Hey roger! Here are a few questions about Color/Top coat application:
(These are from your descriptions page per kit)
Im in ORANGE
COLOR COATING:
Is it a "milky" consistency?
Can it be diluted w/ distilled water if needed?
Shake well & filter color before application?
Between coats Sand gently w/ 1000-2000 grit if needed?
What is considered "dry time between coats"? Visibly dry surface or a specific time between coats?
Can the way it's sprayed contribute to adhesion failure? To high, to low PSI, to thick, spray time between coats, spraying to quick or waiting to long between coats?
1. Apply Pigment-64 by foam brush, varnishing brush or airbrushing for professional result.
Would a gentle "rub-in" w/ a foam brush for first coat help adhesion?
Does coverage determine how many coats needed?
Does the Fine dry atomize dispersion cover better, so fewer coats needed?
2. Fine dry atomize dispersion with more air is achieve with 80 to 100psi of air pressure.
Fine dry atomize dispersion - explain this technique.
I sprayed at 25 PSI for ALS color (a bit thicker than "milky" consistancy) & a little less PSI for ALS topcoat (a bit thinner than "milky" consistancy).
3. Light spray is preferred and let dry in between coats to build up colorcoat.
Indeed spray for coverage w/ light coats until coverage attained.
Is there a target thickness for color coat?
TOP COATING:
Can it be diluted w/ distilled water if needed?
Between coats Sand gently w/ 1000-2000 grit if needed?
What is considered "dry time between coats"? Visibly dry surface or a specific time between coats?
Can the way it's sprayed contribute to adhesion failure? To high, to low PSI, to thick, spray time between coats, spraying to quick or waiting to long between coats?
1. Shake the product well and apply by airbrushing for professional result.
For airbrush app what PSI?
Filter top coat before application?
2. Use lint free paper towel to even out drips and streaks.
3. Speed dries between coats with help of hair dryer.
Visually dry? Place back of hand to surface & if cold it's still wet??
4. 2000-grit sanding may applies to improve touch and appearance.
Rub-Resistant Protection:
1. Mist sprays Protector-B+ redistribute with a foam brush / paper towel and ready
for use when dry.
One coat?
Whats est dry time?
It's at this point ALS requires(?) 72 hr - no moisture dry/cure time before conditioning or use.
Wheeew, I sound like a 5 yr old w/ all the questions! Sorry about that but inquiring minds...Thanks
