Leather Repairs ...
How To Quickly & Easily Make Minor
Leather Damage Disappear!

You can repair scuffed leather car seats

The same techniques can be applied to leather jackets

The good news is, the methods I'm going to show you on this page will work on any top-finished leather whether it's your:

Lounge suite
Car upholstery
Office furniture
Or your leather jacket.

The techniques used are exactly the same.

On this page, I'm going to show you my simple techniques for repairing:

Scuffs and Abrasions
Cat scratches and nicks

Now, in the pages, how leather hides are made, and, understanding your leather upholstery, I talked about the leather colour being a thin film over the surface of the leather.

One of the great benefits of having leather is that any damage can be repaired and made virtually invisible. Unlike fabric, once it is damaged, you'll never be able to match the colour.

Here's An Example Of A Leather Repair ...

This is a leather couch that came to my workshop for repair. As you can see in the first photo, there are a series of scuffs running across the front of this leather seat cushion.

I used the techniques I'm going to show you (below) to repair this couch..

The second photo shows the leather couch AFTER the repair. And as you can see, the repair is virtually invisible.

Bear in mind, that this type of work is usually done by a trained professional . . . but depending on your level of expertise and your confidence, there is no reason why you can't achieve good results yourself.

Okay, let's get started . . .

BEFORE Starting Any Repair Work,
Here's What You'll Need ...

Full details on the DIY Leather Repair Kit, here

BUY The "Leather Repair Kit", at the Leather Shop.

For BEST RESULTS, I highly recommend you also purchase the "Pelle Master Kit". Full details here.

To Purchase The "Pelle Master Kit", go to Leather Shop.

Now you've got your stuff, here's how to turn your damaged leather into a masterpiece!

By the way, if you have access to spray equipment, the "Scratch Repair" resin can be thinned down with water to spraying viscosity and lightly sprayed.

How To Repair Scuffed Leather

	For this demo, here's a scuff we're going to repair, on the back of this couch. The first thing you need to do is give your leather upholstery a good clean using the "Pelle Leather Cleaner". (In "Master Kit".) This is very important, especially in high wear areas.
	Clean the damaged area with "Leather Prep" (In "Leather Repair Kit") and allow to dry. This will etch the surface of the leather to improve adhesion.
	If the damage feels 'fluffy', apply a small amount of "Leather Glue" (In "Leather Repair Kit") on to the scuff and allow to dry. This causes the 'fluffiness' to crystalise when dry. (If the damage feels smooth, the glue is not necessary, so go to step 5)
	Lightly sand the glued scuff with sandpaper supplied (In "Leather Repair Kit") to make the repair smooth.
	If the damaged area looks 'pitted' or 'rough', apply a small amount of "Leather Filler" (In "Leather Repair Kit") by lightly wiping on to damaged area with your finger. Wipe off the excess with a damp cloth, and allow repair to dry. You may need to do this 1 or 2 more times to get the desired effect. Allow to dry (about 1 hour)
	Lightly sand the filled scuff with sandpaper supplied (In "Leather Repair Kit") to make the repair smooth.
	Apply a small amount of "Scratch Repair" (In "Leather Repair Kit") by dabbing on to the repair with your finger, and allow to dry. You may need to do this 2 or 3 more times to get the desired effect. To finish off, lightly 'feather' around the edges, the allow to dry.
	After overnight drying, apply the "Pelle Leather Conditioner-Protector" over your leather upholstery for added protection. (In "Master Kit")

How To Repair Cat Scratched Leather

	Here's some cat scratches we're going to repair. The first thing to do is clean your leather upholstery with the "Pelle Leather Cleaner". (In "Master Kit".) As with ALL repair work, this is very important, especially in high wear areas.
	Clean the damaged area with "Leather Prep" (In "Leather Repair Kit") and allow to dry. This will etch the surface of the leather to improve adhesion.
	Lifting up the little flaps of leather, apply the "leather glue" into the holes and then press the leather flaps back into position, and allow to dry. You can wipe off any excess with a damp cloth. Allow to dry.
	Once dry (about 1 hour), Lightly sand the glued scuff, with sandpaper supplied (In "Leather Repair Kit") to remove any sharp edges.
	Apply the "Leather Filler" into the repair cavity and wipe off the excess with a damp cloth, and allow repair to dry. (1 hour) You may need to do this 1 or 2 more times to get the desired effect. Allow to dry
	Lightly sand the filled cat scratches with sandpaper supplied (In "Leather Repair Kit") to make the repair smooth.
	Apply a small amount of "Scratch Repair" (In "Leather Repair Kit") by dabbing on to repair with your finger and allow repair to dry. You may need to do this 2 or 3 more times to get the desired effect. To finish off, lightly 'feather' around the edges with the cloth supplied, then allow to dry.

	After overnight drying, apply the "Pelle Leather Conditioner-Protector" over your leather upholstery for added protection. (In "Master Kit")

Can Cracked, Ripped Or
Torn Leather Be Repaired?

Now we've come to an area that is a lot more specialised!

If your leather is ripped, torn or cracked, I would have the damaged leather panel or section replaced with new leather and then I would colour match the new leather to match in with the original.

Can rips, tears and cracks be repaired using the processes in the above examples?

I don't recommend it because once the leather substrate has been broken, it has lost its strength and a 'repair' will only be temporary.

For me, personally, I go for 'long term' results. That's why I don't hesitate to have the leather panel or panels replaced.

If you have a look at leather restoration, you'll see examples of this type of work.

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Leather Repairs ... How To Quickly & Easily Make Minor Leather Damage Disappear!