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Slimbrowning
04-30-2020, 01:29 AM
Hello everyone
Please look at the pic
There are stains due to humidity on the calskin . Do you think this is fixable ?
If so what can i do ? Is there any products ?
What would you recommend

Many thanks

Roger Koh
04-30-2020, 10:03 AM
>>> There are stains due to humidity on the calskin .

This is a possible mold growth due to humidity - Does it smell moldy?


>>> Do you think this is fixable ?

If this is mold growth . . . a copy and paste from:
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/killmold-3-6/
Mold is the colloquial term applied to a large diverse number of fungal species where their growth results in a moldy appearance on objects, including leather. A layer of fungal growth discolors such objects. Molds are fungi that grow in the form of multi-cellular filaments called hyphae. The hyphae are generally transparent, so the mycelium appears like very fine, fluffy white threads over the surface. The dusty texture of many molds is caused by profuse numbers of asexual spores formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. The mode of formation and shape of these spores are traditionally used to classify the mold fungi. Many of these spores are colored, making the fungus much more obvious to the human eye at this stage in its life cycle. Molds cause biodegradation of natural materials like leather. It can then be unwanted as a mold-damaged property. Mold requires moisture for growth. Like all fungi, molds derive energy not through photosynthesis but from the organic matter on which they live. Typically, molds secrete enzymes that degrade complex substances into simpler substances, which can be absorbed by the hyphae. Molds reproduce through producing very large numbers of small spores. Mold spores may remain airborne indefinitely or cling to leather and fur. It can survive under extremes of temperature and pressure.


>>> Is there any products ?

A holistic approach for the cleaning and mold control is from this Kit-N3.mk
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-n3-mk-nubuck-mold-odor-killer-kit/
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>>> If so what can i do ?

First to perform a mold decontamination cleaning from the above Kit-N3.mk and then a color refinishing to conceal the discoloration with
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/nubuck-28/
And fixed with
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/dyefix-99/
And a non-stick, rub-resistant protection with a silky-feel with
Protector-S+

>>> What would you recommend

Alternatively is to send the bag to me for a complete professional cleaning, conditioning, decontamination and refinishing back to a new-like appearance.

Online coaching is also available if you wish to do it right the first time.

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Roger Koh
Leather, Skin, Hair, Eye & Acne Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor / Coach
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