{"id":359,"date":"2019-07-22T08:08:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T13:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/?page_id=359"},"modified":"2020-06-05T14:30:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T19:30:10","slug":"leather-seat-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/auto\/leather-seat-care\/","title":{"rendered":"LEATHER SEAT CARE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ah, Luxury comes with a price and that price is more care and more labor. Leather needs care. Every month a simple wipe down with water and Woolite and then wipe in conditioner\/protectant. Many do not spend the time to do this on a regular basis. Recolor by a pro is done with the seat removed, spray system which this method does not require. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLEANING<\/strong>– Vac, Woolite, and water and a horsehair brush, towel dry, finish up with leather conditioner. Spots try vinegar or isopropyl alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RECOLOR<\/strong> – Cost and age of auto will dictate the amount spent. A typical shop to redo leather is very expensive. Recolor can be achieved with leather dye\/paint in 3 very thin layers. Leather Studio states they do not warrant the use on car seats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEPS<\/strong> to recolor. Recolor is just that recolor. it will not fix cuts or bad creases or wear. It will give uniform color and protect from sunlight. No guarantees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean<\/strong> as above then clean with isopropyl alcohol 91%. Use 800 grit to the rough up surface and smooth imperfections. If there are cuts or bad creases a filler can be used to fill and smooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply leather dye<\/strong>\/paint in even layers that are thin. Thin will help deter cracking. Apply with an open cell sponge blotting in color not rubbing sliding but blotting. STENCIL Blotting!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A small artist brush can be used for detail areas and in the sewing lines. Deep crevice. Let each coat dry 30 mins. Apply 3 coats in no color change. 5 coats may be needed for color change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1st Coat – Sponge bottom right <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Second coat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cure time<\/strong> is 72 hours. After cure clean with a microfiber, sand with 800 grit to remove any paint burrs\/imperfections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Condition and protect <\/strong>– Apply conditioner\/protectant to microfiber and apply it to the seat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passenger seat no issues in one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drivers side <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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After 3 coats and 12 hours, CURE TIME is 48 Hours. Do not use until cured and a conditioner added<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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