Working with color coating Vachetta-84.
Leather Doctor Vachetta-84 is a water based opaque lacquer emulsion formulation design to camouflage Vachetta leather repairs. Any repairs will needs its unsightly appearance improved. Thus takes on a new like monotone appearance converting into a pigmented finish. This pigment color coating forms a discontinuous breathable film with high performance against UV light then standard pigment, and provides good color consistency with a buttery softness warm characteristic. http://www.leatherdoctor.com/vachetta-84-1/
#1- The darkening effect after repairs is color over with Vachetta-84 to produce a new-like Vachetta appearance prior to any sun tanning effect.
#2- Subsequent color coating follows with fine brushing technique.
#3- A dabbing painting technique blends with the leather natural creases without showing artificial painting strokes.
#4- The color dabbing coating is let dry between coating.
#5- The brush is preferable to be clean either dry from a lint-free towel or water to remove coagulating build-up.
Working with Top Coating VachettaTop-84
Leather Doctor VachettaTop-84 topcoat is a soft nitrocellulose lacquer-emulsion for sealing Vachetta-84. It imparts a breathable discontinuous film with a buttery softness warm characteristic. Luster level is matched to the original naked, unfinished Vachetta. http://www.leatherdoctor.com/vachettatop-84-1/
#6- Top coating with VachettaTop-84 matching system continues when the color coating Vachetta-84 is dry. Any water based lacquer odor will dissipate when the finishes is completely dry.
#7- The final top coating luster is matched with a piece or Vachetta new leather samples for satisfaction.
A comprehensive Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Restoration includes the following:
Part 1/7 - Degreasing
Part 2/7 - pH Balancing
Part 3/7 - Leather Rejuvenating
Part 4/7 - Browning Treatment
Part 5/7 - Repairs
Part 6/7 - Color Refinishing
Part 7/7 - Protection
Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
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