The test shows that the topcoat is partially damaged and ought to be replaced after complete removal of the sweat stain. At this point we do not know if the colorcoat has also been weaken and care should be taken so as to avoid over cleaning it and removing the weaken colorcoat at the same time.
The recommended cleaning process is as follows:
Step-1 Gentle Cleaning:
Use Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0.
Test clean by applying Cleaner-3.8 onto the horsehair Brush-1, agitation and extract with towel avoiding the rubbing action. Dry with hair dryer to inspect soiling appearance. If not satisfactory repeat, otherwise proceed to the next step.
Step-2 Prep Cleaning:
Use Prep-7.7 > Cleaner-3.8 > Rinse-3.0
Test clean as above step 1. All surface stain should be gone; however has to be gentle as not to remove the weaken finish; otherwise color refinishing is inevitable.
Step-3 Degreasing:
Use Degreaser-2.2 > Rinse-3.0
When Prep-7.7 cleaning reveal that colorcoat is damaged and stain is penetrated; Degreasing is necessary to remove stains from within the leather structure.
Step-3 Leather Rejuvenator:
Use Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0
Step-4 Topcoat Refinish:
Use Micro Topcoat-72S (satin) or a mix of gloss and matte to match original luster. Hopefully no weaken colorcoat is removed during the cleaning process.
Here’s the Semi-Aniline Kit-SA3, products mentioned not found in this kit can be add-on to it.
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Leather Doctor® Semi-Aniline Leather Care Kit-SA3
Contents:
Prep-7.7 - 60ml
Cleaner-3.8 - 250ml
Rinse-3.0 - 250ml
Leather Scent-B - 120ml
Hydrator-3.3 - 250ml
Fatliquor-5.0 - 250ml
Leather (horsehair) Brush-1 - 1pc
3” Poly-Brush® - 1pc
Washable Rags - 5pcs
Roger Koh
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