Here is the holistic sequence of process for Restoration Cleaning, Leather Rejuvenating, Repair and Refinishing with instructional steps from this Chanel Lambskin (A.c) Leather Problem Solving Guide.
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A - Restoration Cleaning:
Restoration cleaning is the first phase to remove both surface and penetrated soiling and this process is accomplished with Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
B - Leather Rejuvenating:
Leather rejuvenating is a continuation of the restoration cleaning while the leather is still wet at about 25% or when using a terry cotton towel wipe shows dry. It’s a process to both relax leather shrinkage back to desired dimension prior and reactivating the dyestuff to resurface. Combination continue replenishing its original fat and oil moisture level up to its optimum about 15% when read with a leather moisture meter or equivalent when dry with Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system.
C - Repair:
Worn edges are repair with Bond-3D and smooth out to the touch when finished. Appearance of repair is blend in with coloring up the Bond-3D with Aniline-76.
D - Refinishing:
Refinishing products used are Aniline-76 for the coloring and AnilineTop-76G to seal the dyestuff from bleeding that also determine the luster.
E - Protection:
Non-stick, rub-resistant protection is with Protector-B, optional with the classic leather scent is Protector-B+.
>>> What do you recommend as first step and products to use?
You will need Bond-3D
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/bond-3d/
in addition to this
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Kit-A7.cl : Aniline Leather - Dye Refinishing Kit
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-a7-cl-aniline-leather-dye-refinishing-kit/
Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
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