LeTech Leather Matt X2 Finish

The Leather Matt X2 Finish EXPERT LINE is a revolutionary water-based polyurethane coating that is unrivaled on the market. The hyper matt coating has been developed with the most recent innovations in leather craftsmanship to produce an exceptional matte finish.

The Leather Matt X2 Finish is used to impart exceptional and unique matt properties to leather.

The coating has the following unique properties:

• Hyper matt finish;
• Innovative technology for maintaining a matt finish;
• Pleasant Soft-Touch coating;
• Excellent elasticity and durability.

Suitable for: automobiles, furniture, aviation, marine, shoes, 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: 2 years from production date

Description

In the leather industry, particularly in automotive applications, there has been a clear trend of late towards highly matte coatings, and the hyper matte Leather Matt X2 Finish perfectly meets and even exceeds these requirements.

Unlike other matt finishes on the market, the Leather Matt X2 Finish does not gloss or polish, maintaining its deep matte finish over its entire lifetime.

The Leather Matt X2 Finish, is specially formulated to protect your leather and give it an exceptional performance. The finish has excellent film-forming capacity, which forms a highly elastic, tough and resistant film

The application of the Leather Matt X2 Finish to leathers offers excellent abrasion, scratch, moisture and solvent resistance.

The Leather Matt X2 Finish meets and, in many aspects, exceeds existing leather industry standards.

The LeTech EXPERT LINE protective finishes are available in several variants, so you can find the perfect finish with the features you need:

1. Leather Top Coat Matt;
2. Leather Top Coat Gloss;
3. Leather Matt X2 Finish;
4. Leather Top Coat High-Gloss.

All LeTech top coats are fully compatible with each other and can be mixed in various proportions to obtain the desired degree of gloss and performance.

The Leather Matt X2 Finish is ideal for the following leathers:

• Cars;
• Leather furniture;
• Leather clothing & footwear;
• Leatherwork;
• Leather retained by vegetable tanning agents;
• Not suitable for suede and nubuck leather.

Advantages

The Leather Matt X2 Finish has the following advantages and unique characteristics:

• Innovative and unparalleled leather technology;
• Does not alter the colour of the leather and protects against leather fading;
• Forms a hard-wearing elastic coating that is resistant to water, aggressive environments and weathering;
• Exceptional softness of the coating, pleasant tactile perception;
• Highly decorative, it retains the softness of leather;
• Can be used as an additive in the finishing coat, both for repairing minor damage to leather on steering wheels and gearsticks, and for complete colouring of the product;
• Highest environmental class;
• Meets modern leather industry standards.

Instructions

The LeTech Leather Matt X2 Finish EXPERT LINE is a professional product. Working with it requires a specific application technique as well as an understanding of the properties of the product.

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

SURFACE PREPARATION

The process of repairing and dyeing leather consists of several important steps, which must be carefully followed in order to achieve a good 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 your leather is damaged or the paintwork is damaged, you should first remove the loose old paintwork with the Leather Prep or the Leather Solvent Cleaner.

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

PAINT APPLICATION

Shake paint thoroughly prior to application. For best surface finish it is recommended to apply the paint in thin and even coats by spraying with a paint gun 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 allows application by hand, touching up minor spots on the leather, creating a base coat for further treatment of the leather or restoring the colour.

TOP COAT APPLICATION

After dying the leather, the unique Leather Matt X2 Finish can be processed by adding Cross Linker X 5-10% of the product.
LeTech protective coatings increase the abrasion and stress resistance of the leather.

With the broad range of protective coatings in the LeTech EXPERT LINE, you can match the degree of mattness or gloss you desire - and also match the tactile properties of your leather with our range of unique 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 Matt X2 Finish is applied as a final step, after the leather has been repaired and coloured, to ensure that the finish is firmly fixed, giving the leather a unique surface finish. It is ideal to apply the protective clearcoat by spraying with an airbrush or paint gun. This allows you to get an even film and the necessary protective coating characteristics. Avoid applying too much varnish as too thick a protective varnish layer can distort the colour of the leather and cause it to become tougher.

The drying time of the Leather Matt X2 Finish depends on the ambient temperature and humidity. Normally, the coating can already 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 leather restoration and application of the Leather Matt X2 Finish. One week after application, the leather may be used without restrictions.

INSTRUMENT CLEANING

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