Aniline Wax Pull-up - Pure Aniline or Wax Pull Up

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Hi,

I've attached some shots of my love seat. I'm working on a stain on the matching sofa. Both pieces scratch very easily, but I can't rub out the scratches in any way, and it doesn't lighten when stretched, so I'm assuming that it is not a wax pull up but just aniline. Is that identification reasonable? I've got no understandable labels on anything.



In my rather vigorous scrubbing of an ancient cat-vomit stain, some wax-like substance pilled off, but I'm not sure if that is ancient wax-effect wax, old topcoat, or 30 years of various leather products being used on the set.

Thanks.
Jean

[Roger Koh]

>>> Both pieces scratch very easily, but I can't rub out the scratches in any way, and it doesn't lighten when stretched, so I'm assuming that it is not a wax pull up but just aniline. Is that identification reasonable? I've got no understandable labels on anything.

From pictures, this loveseat leather finishes is positively identified as “Aniline Wax Pull-up”.

The Leather Problem Solving Guide for Aniline (A.w) Wax Pull-up Finishes Type is used for reference.

For eliminating and restoring the lightening scuff or scratches products like Protector-D+ or D, Wax Effect-8.6 and AnilineTop-21G are all design for such purposes and are applied accordingly with the sequences of steps (refer to the guide).

Cat Vomit Stain is classified as Protein-Based type stain, according to the guide the sequence of removal will involve these steps:
d’Protein-10 > Acidifier-2.0 as the stain removal phase, Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 as the leather rejuvenating phase, Wax Effect-8.6 as the wax effect replenishing phase and Protector-D+ or D as the rub-resistant protection phase.


>>> I'm working on a stain on the matching sofa. In my rather vigorous scrubbing of an ancient cat-vomit stain, some wax-like substance pilled off, but I'm not sure if that is ancient wax-effect wax, old topcoat, or 30 years of various leather products being used on the set.

Like to see which of the attached pictures shows this stain that you are working on?

In such situation the severity of finishes damages has to be evaluated after stain removal and rectify according under Finish Problem from the Guide.
Repairs with Adhesor-73 to smoothen the skin may take on a darkening effect and have to be test in a hidden corner prior to actual application. All such repairs becomes blemishes marks or scars, naturally found in this leather types nature versus man-made.



Roger Koh
Leather Care Consultant
www.LeatherDoctor.com


Leather Problem Solving Guide for Aniline (A.w) Wax Pull-up Finishes Type



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From pictures, this loveseat leather finishes is positively identified as “Aniline Wax Pull-up”.

OK. Thanks.

Cat Vomit Stain is classified as Protein-Based type stain, according to the guide the sequence of removal will involve these steps:
d’Protein-10 > Acidifier-2.0 as the stain removal phase, Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 as the leather rejuvenating phase, Wax Effect-8.6 as the wax effect replenishing phase and Protector-D+ or D as the rub-resistant protection phase.

RIght. I've done d'Protein > Acidifier. I also experimented with Cleaner 3.8 > Rinse 3.0. Then Hydrator > Fatliquor.
I didn't realize I had Wax Effect, so I'll need to get an order in for the Wax Effect 8.6.
But, based on initial stain removal, I'm not sure if I should wait to put in that order until I see how this turns out... as don't know if I will want Degreaser 2.2 or Prep 4.4 in my arsenal as well to work on the edges of the original stain, which was treated repeatedly with unknown agents before I got the sofa.
Like to see which of the attached pictures shows this stain that you are working on?

It is under wraps just now with the Fatliquor. Here's the initial stain
I'll get a progress shot when the cling wrap comes off tomorrow.

In such situation the severity of finishes damages has to be evaluated after stain removal and rectify according under Finish Problem from the Guide.

Of course.

-Jean

[Roger Koh]

Waiting to see how the result turns out!

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The stain itself seemed to respond well to the dProtein (turned a bit orange and extracted with a towel), but the edges of it are still pretty stubborn. Picture is slightly overexposed/flashed, but you can probably see where we are:



As I said, not sure if I should try the degreasing or prep products on the edges of that stain. I could also call it a day on the stain and just work on wax + topcoat. The leather in the area of the stain is much happier now and seems flexible, where the stain itself moved like it had a piece of board underneath it before.

This is after a 24 hr hydrator dwell followed by a 24 hr fatliquor dwell and 8 hours of air drying.

-Jean

[Roger Koh]

d’Protein-10 always follows immediately with Acidifier-2.0 to rinse and pH balance it.

Tools for agitation into the pores of the leather surface is to use horsehair Brush-1 to avoid scratching it and leather Eraser-4 helps for better surface traction as well.

The edging of the stains especially derive from protein tends to coagulate is further removed by help of dental prick or just simple bamboo skewers or toothpick during application and after crispy dry.

Detail removing is done during d’Protein-10 application with a cotton swab follows by Acidifier-2.0 soaking with help of paper towel that acts as reservoir for the Acidifier-2.0 and leaving there until it dries. This technique also allows any release suspended soiling to be trap by the paper towel during the wicking process then still remaining on the leather surface.

When crispy dry, remove the tissue paper and work on the stain again, by stretching it to open up the pores and dry detailing it.


Like to see if there is an improvement to the appearance.


Roger Koh
Leather Care Consultant
www.LeatherDoctor.com