Longchamp bag has glaze that is crackled

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I have been looking for something simple that I can use.

Bought this bag second hand and didn't notice the crackled finish.

I don't think it is deliberate and moisturizing does not appear to help the appearance at all.

Is there a way to remove this crackled finish?

I don't mind elbow grease and appreciate any insight.

Thank you in advance


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[Roger Koh]

>>> Is there a way to remove this crackled finish?

This cracked finish can be repaired by applying Leather Adhesor 73 with in-between sanding to smooth it.

You would need a fresh color with Aniline Coating Dye 76, and seal it with Aniline Gloss Topcoat 76G or you prefer to have a more luxurious satin waxy feel with Aniline Waxy Satin Topcoat 21W.

The matching topcoat would either be Leather Protector B or Protector W for the waxy topcoat.

The product system mentioned is found in this Aniline Leather Redyeing Kit A7.cl

And could be adapted to your particular needs.


https://leatherdoctor.com/aniline-le...ing-kit-a7-cl/

Aniline Leather Dyeing Kit A7.cl by Leather Doctor strips, degrease, clean, rinse, condition, primer coat, color coat, top coat, and protect leather for another lease of useful life.

People Also Ask:

What is the Sequence of Steps to Refinishing an Aniline leather?

Aniline leather refinishing system comprises 4 sequences of processes.

1: Cleaning,

2: Conditioning,

3: Dyeing, and

4: Protection.

1: Cleaning is processed with 5 product systems:

1. 1: Leather Deglazer Stripper 2.3

1. 2: Leather Degreaser 2.2

1. 3: Leather Acidifier 2.0

1. 4: Leather Cleaner 3.8

1. 5: Leather Rinse 3.0

2: Conditioning is processed with 2 product systems:

2. 1: Leather Hydrator 3.3

2. 2: Leather Fatliquor 5.0

3: Dyeing is processed with 3 product systems:

3. 1: Leather Adhesor 73

3. 2: Aniline Coating Dye 76

3. 3: Aniline Gloss Topcoat 76G

4: Protection is processed with 1 product system:

4. 1: Leather Protector B or Leather Protector B Plus

1. 1.1: What is Leather Deglazer Stripper 2.3?

1. 1.1.1: Stripper 2.3 by Leather Doctor is a pH 2.3 balanced leather deglazer stripper to remove unwanted finishes, preparing for new refinishing.

1. 1.2: How to Work with Leather Deglazer Stripper 2.3?

1. 1.2.1: Stripper 2.3 is applied and removed by brushing with Leather Brush 1, Strip Brush 9, and/or with Leather Eraser 4, then extracted with a terry towel before it dries.

1. 2.1: What is Leather Degreaser 2.2?

1. 2.1.1: Degreaser 2.2 by Leather Doctor is a degreaser for body oil, grease, and sweat contact mainly on headrests and armrests,

1. 2.2: How to Work with Leather Degreaser 2.2?

1. 2.2.1: Degreaser 2.2 is shaken to gels for better control during application.

1. 2.2.2: Degreaser 2.2 is saturated to reach penetrated soiling with appropriate brushes and erasers and extracted with a dry terry cotton towel until the towel shows clean.

1. 2.2.3: Degreaser 2.2 is reapplied and allow dwelling 5 to 30 minutes or before it dries for a complete soiling suspension to occur and is towel extracted until it shows clean.

1. 3: What is Leather Acidifier 2.0?

1. 3.1: Acidifier 2.0 by Leather Doctor is a pH 2.0 acidifier rinse for controlling, neutralizing, and pH-balancing leather from bleeding, or getting tacky.

1. 3.2: How to Work with Leather Acidifier 2.0?

1. 3.2.1: Acidifier 2.0 concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 25 or 1 inch below the top of the bottle before use.

1. 3.2.2: Acidifier 2.0 is applied directly, brushed, and towel extracted until the towel is clean.

1. 3.2.3: Acidifier 2.0 is kept to dwell for 3 to 30 minutes to control dye bleeding or any surface tackiness.

1. 3.2.4: Acidifier 2.0 treatment is complete with a test for a healthy squeaky feel.

1. 4.1: What is Leather Cleaner 3.8?

1. 4.1.1: Cleaner 3.8 by Leather Doctor with a pH value of 3.8 cleans leather safely without the common adverse side effects often found in other harmful cleaners.

1. 4.2: How to Work with Leather Cleaner 3.8?

1. 4.2.1: Cleaner 3.8 concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 64 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.

1. 4.2.2: Cleaner 3.8 is shaken well, applied, and brushed with leather Brush 1 and towel extract until the towel shows clean.

1. 5.1: What is Leather Rinse 3.0?

1. 5.1.1: Rinse 3.0 by Leather Doctor is a pH 3.0 balanced rinse for removing suspended soiling and also acts as a leather pH neutralizer.

1. 5.2: How to Work with Leather Rinse 3.0?

1. 5.2.1: Rinse 3.0 concentrates in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 80 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.

1. 5.2.2: Rinse 3.0 is shaken well, applied, and brushed with Leather Brush 1 and towel extracted until it shows clean and the leather has a squeaky healthy feel.

2. 1: What is Leather Hydrator 3.3?

2. 1.1: Hydrator 3.3 by Leather Doctor is a pH 3.3 balanced hydrator that functions both to activate dormant dyestuff to resurface and relax leather of creases and wrinkles allowing in sync with the fatliquoring process using Fatliquor 5.0.

2. 2: How to Work with Leather Hydrator 3.3?

2. 2.1: Hydrator 3.3 concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 25 or 1 inch from the top of the bottle before use.

2. 2.2: Hydrator 3.3 is applied either from the surface or accelerates saturation by working on the reverse side for a quick darkening effect.

2. 2.3: Hydrator 3.3 is allowed to dwell from 30 minutes to 72 hours for activating dormant dyestuff to resurface and effective relaxing results.

2. 2.4: Hydrator 3.3 when left overnight may need Leather Mold Killer 3.6 to control potential mold growth.

2. 3: What is Leather Fatliquor 5.0?

2. 3.1: Fatliquor 5.0 conditioner is a micro-emulsion of fat, oil, and water for rejuvenating, restoring, and softening all types of leather and suede to impart their original suppleness and protect them from dry rotting and stiffness.

2. 4: How to Work with Leather Fatliquor 5.0?

2. 4.1: Fatliquor 5.0 concentrate in the bottle is to be mixed with warm distilled water at a ratio of 1: 5 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.

2. 4.2: Fatliquor 5.0 is applied and redistributed with appropriate brushes or pads until the thickness of the leather or suede is saturated.

2. 4.3: Fatliquor 5.0 is repeated each time water contents evaporate leaving behind only the fat and oil content.

2. 4.4: Fatliquor 5.0 sticky residue is further driven into the leather structure or rinsed off until surface milky fat and oil turn clear with Hydrator 3.3.

2. 4.5: Fatliquored leather is left to dry naturally for extra softness.

2. 4.6: Fatliquored leathers is further staked, massaged, or flexed accordingly with a little wet back with Hydrator 3.3 until dry for suppleness.

3. 1: What is Leather Adhesor 73?

3. 1.1: Adhesor 73 by Leather Doctor is a compact primer resin that ensures proper smoothing, sealing, and promotion of adhesion to the leather before color coating.

3. 2: How to Work with Leather Adhesor 73?

3. 2.1: Adhesor 73 concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 1 before use.

3. 2.2: Adhesor 74 is tested for color intensity effect on a hidden area until dry for satisfaction before actual application.

3. 2.3: Adhesor 73 is applied by spreading evenly with Leather Brush 1 or white scouring pad to work into grooves and worn areas, the excess is wiped away with a lint-free towel or until the towel shows clean.

3. 2.4: Nappy worn areas are smooth to flatten with a spatula or spoon.

3. 2.5: Let dry naturally or speed dry with a blow dryer.

3. 2.6: Darkening areas are stretched with a spatula or spoons to improve any darkening appearance.

3. 2: What is Aniline Coating Dye 76?

3. 2.1: Aniline Coating Dye 76 is a new generation transparent surface coating dyestuff that coats leather to provide excellent coverage.

3. 2.1: How to Work with Aniline Coating Dye 76?

3. 2.1.1: Working with Aniline Coating Dye 76 by Paasche Airbrushing with a constant air pressure of 80 to 100 psi on a cone shape provides a more even appearance.

3. 2.1.2: Working with Aniline Coating Dye 76 by vanishing brush, or foam brush will need soft light circular strokes to produce a more even appearance especially if a lighter color range is desired. Color intensity builds up with overlapping and the result is more likely a salvage appearance compared with airbrushing.

3. 2.1.3: A test with the choice application method to satisfy the result on a cardboard is highly recommended.

3. 3: What is Aniline Gloss Topcoat 76G?

3. 3.1: Aniline Gloss Topcoat 76G by Leather Doctor is a heavy-duty gloss topcoat to seal aniline leather with excellent toughness and flexibility.

3. 3.2: How to Work with Aniline Gloss Topcoat 76G?

3. 3.2.1: Aniline Gloss Topcoat 76G concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at ratio 1: 2 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle.

3. 3.2.2: Use lint-free padding, foam brush, varnishing brush or airbrushing for a professional result.

3. 3.2.3: Blow dry in between applications.

4. 1: What is Leather Protector B?

4. 1.1: Leather Protector B by Leather Doctor is a non-stick, rub-resistant conditioner that cuts friction noise and imparts a soft buttery feel on smooth leather.

4. 2.1: How to Work on Leather Protector B?

4. 2.1.1: Leather Protector B concentrates in the bottle has to be filled with distilled water at ratio 1: 19 or 1 inch from the top of the 8 oz bottle before use.

4. 2.1.2: Protector B is shaken well, mist spray, and spread with a brush/pad and it is ready to use when dry.


Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
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