How to Restore Worn and Cracked Leather

Repairs kits are only suitable for small individual areas. To restore larger areas of worn, aged and cracked leather we strongly suggest our Buffalo leather colour restoration kit. This kit provides all the correct products and procedures for long term durability and a very professional result. The procedures are very simple and no professional skills are required. If the leather has deep severe cracking you can fill these out by using the white leather filler paste between steps 3 and 4, once dry the leather filler can be sanded using finest grade wet and dry sandpaper.

1. The colour has worn away from the surface

2. The area is thoroughly cleaned using a power pad or bristle brush

3. The area is rinsed with the Solvent Cleaner

4. Bonder is applied as a primer to the raw leather. Apply the Bonder quickly as it is a sticky substance, renew your cloth if required.

5. Feed the colour evenly using the sponge into the worn or cracked areas, 1-3 applications may be required.

6. Dry each application of colour using a hairdryer, then spray on the colour using the airbrush for a professional result.

7. Once the restored area is fully dried (approx 2 hours) apply 2 fine applications of aerosol sealant, this will provide long term durability.

8. The area is now fully restored. It is advisable to leave the area to cure fully for 12-24 hrs.