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Phaseonephotog
01-20-2019, 01:42 PM
This sofa has cat scratches, small holes from claws and I would like to clean and restore. it is a Nicoletti sofa but I don’t know the type of leather so I need identification help as well as the process please. I am a new user and would appreciate any advice from a professional thank you
Jay

Roger Koh
01-21-2019, 11:06 AM
>>> I don’t know the type of leather so I need identification help

The leather finishes type is either “semi-aniline” or “pigmented”.

1- Show pictures of the reverse suede side to see its color - if it has the same shade or range as the front, then it is semi-aniline.

2- Show picture of the unused side to compare the degree of fading.


>>> as well as the process please.

The recommend process for this leather is as follows:

1- Restorative Cleaning with Prep-7.7 > Clean-3.8 > Rinse-3.0 system.
This restorative cleaning removes most of accumulated soiling and after inspection, will determine any other specialize stain removal will be required example - dye transfer or ink would require other product system.

2- Degreasing with Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 system.
Degreasing is highly recommended to body oil, grease and sweat exposed areas if color refinishing is considered.

3- Leather Rejuvenating with Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 > Hydrator-3.3 system
Leather structure thickness rejuvenating reduces unnatural creases and wrinkles and increases leather suppleness.


>>> This sofa has cat scratches, small holes from claws

4- Repairs with Stucco-90 > Bond-3D > Micro-54 > MicroTop-54S system.


>>> I would like to clean and restore.

5- Color restoration or refinishing with Adhesor-73 > Micro-54 > MicroTop-54S > Protector-B/B+ system.
Custom color matching from standard color is likely from White, Ochre, Black and Orange and you can see examples from this link:
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/color-pigment-shading-examples/
otherwise you can send samples to this link:
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/color-matching-services/

Further questions are welcome.

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Phaseonephotog
01-21-2019, 12:30 PM
Cushions do not come out so can’t see other side. Sewn in
Here are more photos you requested. Is the product for restoring the same based on the two leather choices you gave me?

Roger Koh
01-21-2019, 02:48 PM
>>> Is the product for restoring the same based on the two leather choices you gave me?

Yes, it is the same product system.

Phaseonephotog
01-21-2019, 03:33 PM
>>> Is the product for restoring the same based on the two leather choices you gave me?

Yes, it is the same product system.

How do I find/ order the products you gave me
Thanks for your help

Roger Koh
01-23-2019, 02:49 PM
>>> How do I find/ order the products you gave me.

This is where you find the color refinishing system starter Kit-Sa7.cl from the Leather Doctor on-line store.
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-sa7-cl-semi-aniline-micro-pigment-leather-color-refinishing-kit/

Products mentioned that is not found in this kit may be added as individual products such as Bond-3D here:
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/bond-3d/

All other relevant products are found when you scroll down the on-line store category on the left.

Further questions are welcome.