Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• Refinish Coatings leather repair kit
• bucket of water
• 2 lint free cloths
• soft brush
• hair dryer or heat gun
• rubber gloves
• 2 disposable containers

Procedure:

• ensure the surface you are working with is thoroughly cleaned, use an all purpose cleaner, they recommend using Simple Green or a dish soap along with water
• scrub the seat down using a sponge, cloth, or soft brush, then wipe the again clean free of any soap
• finish up with clean water to ensure all soap reside is removed and allow it to dry
• for drying, we can use a hair dryer or heat gun, if you are using a heat gun, be sure it's on a low heat setting as we do not want to damage the material
• I would recommend wearing rubber gloves to the products do not get on your skin, along with oil from your skin contaminating the surface
• use a clean lint free cloth and the Surface Prep product, apply it to the cloth and work it into the surface by applying harder pressure
• the surface will feel tacky once cleaned
• allow it to dry for 24 hours or to speed up time use the help of a hair dryer or heat gun
• if you have any damaged areas, use 600 grit sandpaper to remove any loose fibres and smoothen the area
• once finished, clean off any sanding debris, and give the area another wipe down with the surface prep product
• use a small disposable container, pour a sufficient about of base coat into a cup
• add cross linker to the base coat, for every two ounces of base coat, add one cc or ml of cross linker
• mix thoroughly using one of the stir sticks
• apply the base coat mix using the supplied sponge, use only light pressure with fast movements and do not leave streaking
• allow it to dry but only by air drying, do not use a hair dryer or heat gun
• the top coat must be applied within four hours
• to repair the damaged areas, use the stir stick to ensure the leather crack filler is mixed and apply it to the damaged areas
• once dry, use the 600 sandpaper to smoothen the filled areas
• I did apply some base coat over the filler just to promote adhesion for the top coat as well
• shake the Top Coat in the container to ensure it's mixed and pour a sufficient amount into a disposable container
• using the pipette add the cross linker, for every two ounces of top coat, add two cc or ml of cross linker, and mix thoroughly using the stir stick
• the top coat mix can be applied with an airbrush/small paint gun or using a foam applicator
• using a sponge, you will need to work the top coat into the surface so it's able to color the cracks and textured areas
• do not apply an excessive amount of product, using fast movements I find work best, and do not leave any streaking
• allow about five minutes in between coats, a hair dryer or heat gun can be used to speed up dry time
• apply the next coat when needed, also different directions help blend the repair
• depending on the repair will depend on how many coats are required
• it normally takes about 3-4hrs to cure, this will depend on the thickness of coats, along with your climate
• do not allow the repaired area to get wet for 48 hours