Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: How to fix/fill deep cracks on vintage leather boots?

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Posts
    2

    Default How to fix/fill deep cracks on vintage leather boots?

    Greetings:
    Do you have any idea how I can fix these deep cracks, obtain a homogeneous color, and nourish the leather?
    Thanks a lot,
    Best regards,
    HugoName:  image.jpg
Views: 3241
Size:  1.42 MBName:  image.jpg
Views: 3234
Size:  1.29 MBName:  image.jpg
Views: 3234
Size:  1.29 MB

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Greater Vancouver, Canada.
    Posts
    5,102

    Default

    This is the recommend sequence for color refinishing:

    1- Any finishes is stripped clean using Stripper-2.3.
    2- Nourishing or rejuvenating the leather is by Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
    3- Deep crack is strengthened with Impregnator-26, bond with Bond-3D > Bond-7A system.
    4- A homogenous color is either by Adhesor-73 > Micro-54 > MicroTop-54G/M/S > Protector-B/B+ system or a finer breathable system for wearing comfort with Napa-84 > NapaTop-84G/S > Protector-B/B+.

    Roger Koh
    Leather Care System Formulator
    Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
    web: www.leatherdoctor.com
    forum: www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com
    email: [email protected]

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Posts
    1

    Default

    What's the life span of the leather once it's rejuvenated like you describe? Thanks.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Greater Vancouver, Canada.
    Posts
    5,102

    Default

    Assuming we have rejuvenated to the tannery standard of 15% (fat and oil) content.

    The percentage will once again diminishing as the fat and oil are VOC (volatile organic compound).

    The higher the percentage of fat and oil content the longer the life span of leather suppleness free from stiffness and cracking.

    It is a cyclic on-going process of topping up the fatliquor percentage to its optimum level to keep it perpetually supple from crackling.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •