>>> It is dry and curly on some edges
Hydrator-3.3 will first settle the curling of the edges as well as flatten the hide on a flat surface.
Plastic sheet helps to control evaporation so that the hide remains damp to dwell until it settles to satisfaction.
To control mold infestation, already present in the hide, KillMold-3.6 is first spray onto the hide prior to Hydrator-3.3.
When satisfied with the flatness of the hide - Fatliquor-5.0 is introduced to impart suppleness when dry.
>>> as well as a few rips.
Rips are sign that the hide is getting too dry and fatliquor will strengthen the hide from easily rip.
>>> What can be done to re-hydrate,
Rehydrate by Hydrator-3.3 to relax the hide flat, However when it becomes dry again it will be stiff-up without Fatliquor-5.0
>>> repair?
Repair is done with Bond-3D and Patch-4S, an option for invisible repairs is donor fibers instead.
Recommend you this Kit-H7+ (you will need extra refills for Hydrator-3.3 & Fatliquor-5.0)
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-h7-...ting-care-kit/
Roger Koh
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