LeTech Leather Colourant (26 colours) (1000 ml)

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE with Vibrant Plus+ technology from LeTech. This is a specialised water-based polyurethane paint developed using the latest technology in leatherworking.

The paint is used for repairing, restoring, discolouring and re-colouring leather and has the following unique properties:

• Excellent elasticity and flexibility;
• High abrasion resistance;
• Excellent hiding power;
• Deep and rich colour palette.

Suitable for: cars, furniture, aviation, marine, footwear, bags and upholstery
Leather types: dyed leather, semi-aniline leather, aniline leather, artificial leather, vegetable-tanned leather, pull-up leather

Brand: LeTech
Manufacturer: LeTech International Ltd (United Kingdom)
Storage conditions: In tightly closed containers and in dry, ventilated rooms free from direct sunlight. Temperature range 5-35°C with relative humidity max. 80%
Shelf life: 3 years from production date

Description

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE with Vibrant Plus+ technology is a specialised water-based polyurethane paint developed using the latest technology in leatherworking.

It has a high colour pigment with increased brightness so that leather can be completely re-coloured in just a few coats and the colour is easily selectable.

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE, designed for colouring leather and imitation leather, has a set of properties: ELASTICITY, DURABILITY, HIGH DURABILITY, STABILITY OF APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS.

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE gives the leather valuable properties, such as: 

• High aesthetic appeal;
• Resistance of the coating to water and aggressive media;
• Resistant to mechanical abrasion and other influences;
• Pleasant feel and softness.

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE includes 26 unique colours as well as a wide variety of ready-to-use colours from which you can choose.

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE paints are ideal for painting:

• Automotive leather;
• Leather for furniture;
• Shoes and leather clothes;
• Leather Accessories;
• Leather bags;
• Not suitable for suede and nubuck leather.

Advantages

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE paints have the following unique characteristics: 

• It forms a hard-wearing elastic coating resistant to water, aggressive media and weather conditions;
• The colour of the painted leather remains unchanged under the influence of UV radiation and other external factors;
• It is highly decorative, retains the softness of leather and does not give the painted surface a filmy feel;
• It is highly adhesive, thus it can be used for dying not only natural leathers, but also artificial leathers;
• It is recommended as a topcoat paint both for repairs of small leather damages and for full coverage;
• Sufficient viscosity of the paint allows application not only by spraying, but also by hand with a brush or roller;
• Highest environmental class;
• Meets modern leather industry standards.

Tab colour palette

Colour matching is now even easier! Thanks to LeTech's unique Colour Matching System.

The Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE comprising 26 independent 'pure pigment' colours is the widest range of leather colours on the market!

This makes it easy to paint any colour on leather and gives predictable results when mixing different colours when choosing a colour.

For professionals, we have developed a unique colour matching system using an innovative spectrophotometer. Find out more about our LeTech Colour Matching System.

Instructions

LeTech Leather Colourant EXPERT LINE paints are professional-grade products. Working with them requires a specific application technique as well as an understanding of the product's properties.

Our LeTech ACADEMY - LeCademy trains you in the correct use of our professional care and restoration products and supports you in your work.

SURFACE PREPARATION

The process of restoring and painting consists of several important steps that must be carefully followed in order to achieve a quality result.

The surface to be painted must be thoroughly cleaned of dust, dirt and foreign matter, using a professional Leather Ultimate Cleaner.

In the case of heavy soiling and grease stains in the leather, the dirt and grease must first be removed using the Leather Degreaser.

After thorough cleaning and preparation, the leather should be degreased using the Leather Alcohol Cleaner or the Leather Liquid Degreaser.

If the leather is damaged or the paint coating is damaged, the loose old paint coating must first be removed using the Leather Solvent Cleaner or the Leather Prep leather paint remover.

After thorough cleaning and preparation of the leather for painting, apply the Leather Primer adding the Leather Cross Linker X 5-10% of the product.

PAINT APPLICATION

Shake the Leather Colourant thoroughly before applying. In order to achieve the highest decorative properties the paint should be applied in thin and even coats by spraying with a blower or airbrush.

Pneumatic spraying by airbrush or airbrush gun. Can be diluted with distilled water. Nozzle diameter: 0.5 to 1.2 mm. Pressure: 1.1-8 bar (depending on airbrush or spray gun model). Compressed air must be free from water and oil. Paint must be thoroughly mixed and passed through a 190 micron filter before application.

Application with sponge, brush or roller: the optimum viscosity of the paint enables manual application, touch-up of minor, localized leather damage, foundation, for further treatment of the leather or colour recovery.

It is also an excellent colouring technique for painting on leather. For thicker colours, use our Leather Thickening Agent.

FINISHING

After colouring the leather, it is advisable to protect the surface with the Leather Top Coat and 5-10% of the Leather Cross Linker X polyurethane fixative.

LeTech Leather Top Coat enhances the abrasion and durability of the leather finish.

With the LeTech EXPERT LINE range of protective coatings, you can choose from a variety of matte or gloss finishes to give your leather the tactile properties you want from our range of unique leather protective coat additives:

1. Leather Slip Additive;
2. Leather Wax-Effect Additive;
3. Leather X-Guard Additive;
4. Leather Casein Additive;
5. Leather Thickening Agent.

The Leather Top Coat is applied as a final step, after the leather has been repaired and coloured, to ensure a permanent hold. The Leather Thickening Agent is ideally applied by spraying with an airbrush or airbrush gun. This allows you to get an even film and the necessary protective coating characteristics. Avoid applying too much varnish as too thick layers of barrier varnish can discolour the leather and make it harder to handle.

The drying time of the Leather Top Coat depends on the temperature and humidity of the environment. The Leather Top Coat can usually be used after 2-3 hours after restoration, but the complete curing and crystallization process takes 8-12 hours.

It is not recommended to expose the leather to cleaning agents and application of various leather care products in the first week after restoration and application of the Leather Top Coat. A week after restoration, the leather can be used without restrictions.

INSTRUMENT CLEANING

After all coatings have been applied, rinse the tools used thoroughly with water and, if necessary, use LeTech Leather Prep paint remover.