Leather is a resistant material used to make clothes, build furniture and more. Prolonged use of leather accessories can cause the material to crack or discolor in the long run. To revive your leather object, buy the necessary products from your trusted shoemaker and follow the advice proposed in this article.
Steps
Step 1. Clean the leather
- Proceeding in sections, apply saddle soap to the surface to be treated using a damp cloth or sponge.
- Let the treated section fill with foam.
- Rub the treated section with another cloth or sponge. Repeat the process until you have cleaned the entire surface to be treated.
Step 2. Apply some leather remover
- Use a cloth to apply leather remover section by section. Stop when the cloth takes on the color of the leather.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Step 3. Repair surface cracks
- Use a sponge to apply a thin layer of leather concealer.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes. Wait for the leather to dry before continuing.
- Go over the area of the fine sandpaper, this will remove any residue left by the concealer.
Step 4. Repair the deeper cracks
- Use a spatula to apply the leather repairer.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Apply fine sandpaper. This will remove any residue left from the mixture.
Step 5. Apply another layer of concealer
Use a sponge to apply a light coat of concealer. Remove any residue with fine sandpaper.
Step 6. Restore the original color to the leather
- Shake up the dye. Make sure the mixture is well blended.
- Use a sponge to apply a thin layer of dye to the damaged areas. Soak the sponge with a little dye. Don't press too hard.
- If foam forms when applying the dye, use a sponge to remove it.
- Let the dye dry for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7. Apply a second layer of dye
- Fill an airbrush or spray gun with dye.
- Spray a little dye on a sheet of newspaper to assess the distance to keep from the surface to be treated. Stand at the right distance to give a light layer of color.
- Spray a light coat of dye onto the leather.
- Use a hair dryer to dry the dye.
- If the dye runs on the leather, use a sponge to spread it properly, then apply a new layer.
- Continue to spray the dye and dry it until you have covered the entire surface to be treated.
Step 8. Apply leather fixative
- Fill an airbrush or spray gun with fixative.
- Spray a little fixative on a sheet of newspaper to assess the distance to keep from the surface to be treated. Stand at the right distance to give it a light layer.
- Spray a light coat of fixative on the leather.
- Use a hair dryer to dry the fixative.
- If the fixative runs on the leather surface, use a sponge to spread it properly, then apply a new layer.
- Let it dry.
Step 9. Apply some leather polish
- Fill an airbrush or spray gun with polish.
- Spray a little polish on a sheet of newspaper to assess the distance to keep from the surface to be treated. Stand at the right distance to give it a light layer.
- Spray a light coat of polish on the leather.
- Use a hair dryer to dry the polish.
- If the polish runs on the leather surface, use a sponge to spread it properly, then apply a new coat.
- Let it dry.
Advice
- Some internet sites recommend using common oils (for example, olive oil) to clean the leather. If you decide to do this, be cautious. Some advise against it, arguing that the use of these oils can lead to the formation of grease stains and deteriorate the leather.
- Keep the leather in good condition by applying a protective cream over it 3-4 times a year.
