How to Repair a Leather Motorcycle Jacket

A leather repair kit can help you fix the scratches on your motorcycle jacket.

Clothing made from leather is prized for its style and durability. Leather motorcycle jackets, for example, are an investment for any wardrobe because they are always fashionable and seem to go with everything. Leather clothing needs regular maintenance in order to keep it looking and functioning as new. However, no matter how much they are cared for, leather goods can become damaged and must be repaired. If you find a scratch on your motorcycle jacket, you may be wondering how to repair it. Luckily, you can repair these scratches at home, saving you the time and energy of taking it to a repair shop.

Things You'll Need

• Leather repair kit
• Toothpick
• Newspaper

Instructions

1. Purchase a leather repair kit from a local department store. These kits are available in many colors, so chances are that you will find the right color to match your jacket.

2. Cover your work area with newspaper to avoid damaging the surface. Disassemble your leather repair kit, and lay the contents on the newspaper. Lay your leather jacket on the newspaper surface with the scratched area exposed.

3. Find the colored adhesive that came with your kit. Using the toothpick, apply a very light layer of adhesive to the scratch on your jacket. Spread the adhesive evenly across the scratch with the toothpick.

4. Choose the proper grain paper from the selection that came with your kit. The grain paper should match the grain of your leather jacket as closely as possible. Lay the grain paper on top of the adhesive that you just applied to the jacket. Press the paper firmly onto the jacket, being careful to not move it back and forth at all.

5. Find the heat applicator that came with your kit. Hold the heat applicator against the grain paper that is still laying against your jacket. Move the heat applicator around in small circles across the back of the grain paper for at least three minutes, to ensure the adhesive is completely set, then remove the grain paper from the jacket.

6. Allow the leather jacket to dry overnight before moving it or touching the adhesive area. After the adhesive has dried, you can continue repairing other scratches that may be on other areas of the jacket.

References

• Fibers:How To Repair Scratches On Leather Clothing