How to Repair Torn Leather Clothing
Your favorite leather jacket got caught on a sharp object, and now there is a jagged rip in a conspicuous place. The Yellow Pages can provide sources for professional leather repair. However, you could try to fix the damage yourself with a leather repair kit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Prepare the surface. Clean the surface of the garment, using liquid dish detergent and water. Allow it to dry.
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Apply the repair compound. For surface scratches and burns, spread the repair compound over the damaged area and let it dry before applying the color.
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Use a subpatch provided with the kit for tears that go all the way through the surface. Slide it into the hole between the lining and the surface.
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Apply the color. Test the color by applying it to an inconspicuous part of the garment. Brush or spray on the final color finish according to the instructions.
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After the color finish is dry, apply leather or vinyl conditioner.
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fargoman
Mar 15, 2009
spreading goo on a leather jacket? And then coloring it to disguise the mess? There must be a better way-might as well stick tape on it. -
fargoman
Mar 15, 2009
spreading goo on a leather jacket? And then coloring it to disguise the mess? There must be a better way-might as well stick tape on it.
