cracking leather seats
03-04-2007, 02:44 AM
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cracking leather seats
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my drivers side outer bolster is cracking. i use lexol on it every so often to try to bring it back. any suggestions? id hate for the seat to rip open there. worst case, maybe buy a new leather skin for it?
my drivers side outer bolster is cracking. i use lexol on it every so often to try to bring it back. any suggestions? id hate for the seat to rip open there. worst case, maybe buy a new leather skin for it?
03-04-2007, 07:44 AM
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
Surface Preparation-
Leatherique Prepping Agent will remove silicone, wax, dirt, oil, mould, toxins, perspiration and residue from the surfaces to enable proper adherence of the applied product (repairing cuts, cracks or leather surface restoration dye) non-toxic, non-flammable and biodegradable, the formulation safely cleans and prepares all leather surfaces. Ensure a dirt and dust free environment, with adequate ventilation, preferably indoors.
Methodology
•Clean leather surfaces with a 6:1 solution of Water / Woolite®
•Scrub surface with synthetic steel wool #0 and Super Prepping Agent, sand the surface in a circular motion, then wipe with the prepping agent.
•Wet-sand surfaces with 240 and 400-grit abrasive papers and a 5:1 lubricant solution (distilled water/Woolite®) to remove existing dye.
•Use a soft horse hair brush (Groit's Leather & Interior Brush) and/or a vacuum to remove any abrasive dust
•Wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp100% cotton Microfiber towel
•Put prepping agent into a fine-mist spray bottle or flask
•Liberally spray a 100% cotton terry towel
•Apply to surfaces with a gentle scrubbing motion to remove any silicone, oils or other contaminants
•Rinse the towel frequently with clean warm water
•When complete wipe all surfaces with a clean, dry 100% cotton Microfiber towel
Surfaces are now ready for leather restoration repairs or the application of a leather dye
Fill Cracks and Scratches:[/B]
Methodology
•Clean and prepare the leather surfaces as in 12a above and apply Leatherique Crack Filler:
•Apply flexible filler inside the crack, level with a spatula.
•Using damp 100% cotton towel remove filler on the surface outside the crack before it dries.
•Allow to air dry for thirty minutes and then wet-sand with 400grit and a rubber sanding block. Repeat until the fill is perfectly level and smooth.
•Even light scratches and roughened areas will take more than one application.
•Allow the filler to dry overnight before sitting on a seat that has been filled.
•Allow to air dry for forty-eight hours before the application of a dye.
For more information see - http://www. Leatherique.com
Leatherique Prepping Agent will remove silicone, wax, dirt, oil, mould, toxins, perspiration and residue from the surfaces to enable proper adherence of the applied product (repairing cuts, cracks or leather surface restoration dye) non-toxic, non-flammable and biodegradable, the formulation safely cleans and prepares all leather surfaces. Ensure a dirt and dust free environment, with adequate ventilation, preferably indoors.
Methodology
•Clean leather surfaces with a 6:1 solution of Water / Woolite®
•Scrub surface with synthetic steel wool #0 and Super Prepping Agent, sand the surface in a circular motion, then wipe with the prepping agent.
•Wet-sand surfaces with 240 and 400-grit abrasive papers and a 5:1 lubricant solution (distilled water/Woolite®) to remove existing dye.
•Use a soft horse hair brush (Groit's Leather & Interior Brush) and/or a vacuum to remove any abrasive dust
•Wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp100% cotton Microfiber towel
•Put prepping agent into a fine-mist spray bottle or flask
•Liberally spray a 100% cotton terry towel
•Apply to surfaces with a gentle scrubbing motion to remove any silicone, oils or other contaminants
•Rinse the towel frequently with clean warm water
•When complete wipe all surfaces with a clean, dry 100% cotton Microfiber towel
Surfaces are now ready for leather restoration repairs or the application of a leather dye
Fill Cracks and Scratches:[/B]
Methodology
•Clean and prepare the leather surfaces as in 12a above and apply Leatherique Crack Filler:
•Apply flexible filler inside the crack, level with a spatula.
•Using damp 100% cotton towel remove filler on the surface outside the crack before it dries.
•Allow to air dry for thirty minutes and then wet-sand with 400grit and a rubber sanding block. Repeat until the fill is perfectly level and smooth.
•Even light scratches and roughened areas will take more than one application.
•Allow the filler to dry overnight before sitting on a seat that has been filled.
•Allow to air dry for forty-eight hours before the application of a dye.
For more information see - http://www. Leatherique.com
Last edited by TOGWT; 03-04-2007 at 07:47 AM.
