LeTech Leather Surface Repair

The Leather Surface Repair EXPERT LINE is a special repair compound for leather. Its liquid and flowable form are indispensable in cases where micro-damage must be repaired, while maintaining the texture of the leather. The Leather Surface Repair perfectly firms the worn-out leather and fills the micro-cracks in the leather.

The Leather Surface Repair, for filling minor cracks in leather, has the following unique properties:

• Superior durability;
• Increased elasticity and flexibility;
• High abrasion resistance;
• Ideal for repairing minor damage.

Suitable for: сars, 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 (UK)
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

The Leather Surface Repair EXPERT LINE is a special repair compound for leather. Its liquid and flowable form is indispensable in cases where micro-damage must be repaired, while maintaining the texture of the leather.

The Leather Surface Repair perfectly strengthens the worn-out leather and fills the micro-cracks in it. The polyurethane base of the product ensures high adhesion to the leather and resistance to a wide range of mechanical and thermal stress during use.

The Leather Surface Repair is ideal for repairing cracks and damage to leathers where the cracks or damage are not deep enough for the use of the Leather Light Filler but need to be repaired before the leather can be painted. The Leather Surface Repair is excellent buffing compound and remains fairly clear after drying, which makes it easy to work with and easy to colour.

LeTech Leather Surface Repair is the ideal filler for repairing minor cracks in leather:

• Automotive leather;
• Leather for furniture;
• Shoes and clothing leather;
• Leather accessories.

Advantages

LeTech Leather Surface Repair EXPERT LINE filler for repairing minor cracks in leather offers the following benefits:

• A highly elastic, transparent repair compound;
• Ideal for repairing minor scratches and abrasions;
• Quickly forms a layer, preserving the original leather texture;
• Excellent adhesion and strength;
• Highest environmental class;
• Meets modern leather production standards.

Instructions

APPLICATION OF REPAIR COMPOUND

The liquid consistency of the product enables you to work with it without using special tools. You can apply it in any convenient way, with a sponge applicator, a spatula or a brush.

Gently fill small cracks in the surface of your leather with the Leather Surface Repair and use a hair dryer to dry it. The water base of the Leather Surface Repair requires only a few minutes to dry the composition thoroughly. The product will sag very slightly as it dries, so it should be applied several times in thin layers, drying thoroughly. The compound can be made into the colour you want by adding 10% of the Leather Colourant for colour you want.

PAINT APPLICATION

Shake the paint thoroughly before application. For best results it is recommended to apply the paint in thin and even coats and spray it thoroughly with a spray gun or an 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, touch-up of minor leather blemishes, foundation coats for further leather treatment or colour recovery.

TOPCOAT APPLICATION

After painting, it is advisable to protect the leather surface with LeTech Leather Top Coat and 5-10% of the 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 matt or gloss finishes to give your leather the touch and feel you want from our unique line of 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.

The Leather Surface Repair is a professional product, the full use of which 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 repair products, as well as supporting you in your work.