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RÉPACUIR: INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
COMPATIBLE WITH LEATHER / LEATHERETTE / SKAÏ
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This product is applied only to a dry, clean and degreased surface.
Suitable for all smooth or grained, pigmented or aniline leathers, dipped lambskin or cowhide, full-grain or corrected-grain.
Also compatible with most leatherettes.
Not suitable for suede-type leathers such as nubuck or suede, or any other materials.
SCUFFS, SCRATCHES AND CUTS THAT HAVE NOT GONE THROUGH THE LEATHER
- Lightly sand the surface to be repaired with abrasive paper (bodywork grit 240 to 400).
- Apply in thin coats with a spatula to fill the cavities properly.
- Wait until the product is dry and sand lightly. Drying time about 1 hour at 20°C.
- RépaCuir shrinks as it dries and most often requires several applications.
Repeat the operation if needed, then sand off the excess until the surface is smooth to the touch.
WORN, PEELING LEATHER
- Lightly sand the surface to be repaired with abrasive paper (bodywork grit 240 to 400).
- Apply a thin coat with a spatula.
- Wait until the product is dry, then sand off the excess until the surface is smooth to the touch.
TEARS, CUTS AND HOLES THAT HAVE GONE THROUGH THE LEATHER
On all torn leathers and on very cracked leathers, a backing patch using a piece of leather (as thin as possible) is necessary to prevent the stretching that would undermine the effectiveness
of the repair.
If your leather is really very dry, stiff or brittle, it must first be rehydrated with our Nourishing Oil "Neatsfoot", about 30 days before your repair.
Making the backing patch:
- Fit the piece of leather so that it widely covers the part to be repaired (2cm minimum on each side).
- Slide the piece of leather behind the tear, smooth side facing the foam.
- Do not hesitate to enlarge the opening so as to position it properly.
- Spread the RépaCuir with a spatula over the surface to be glued.
- Press to bring the damaged leather and the piece of leather supplied with the kit into contact. Smooth the surface as much as possible. Drying time 6 to 12 hours at 20°C.
FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
RépaCuir cracks when heavy pressure is put on the leather. Why?
This may come from too thick a layer of product. In that case, you will need to sand it down to thin it. Most often this problem is due to abnormal stretching of the leather (leather whose fibres are broken, or degraded and therefore soft foam). You will then need to make a backing patch with a piece of leather (reinforcement), or replace the foam so that it is firmer and thus limits the mechanical stress (stretching).
