Leather Colour Changing Kits

The 250ml, 500ml, 1 litre, 2 litre or 3 litre size of the kits is related to the bottle of leather colour pigment size that the kit comes with. The other items included in the kit are sized relative to the amount of colouring pigment and approximate coverage, see below list of contents for specific sizes and quantities included in the kit.

To achieve a successful and permanent change of colour to the leather, follow each step in numerical order, always starting with 1 ^{1, 2}.

Spray the Leather Wash directly onto the leather surface and use the cleaning brush to agitate the dirt, oils and other contaminants from the leather surface and from deep within the embossed grain. Then wipe clean with the lint free cloth.

NB: The leather surface MUST be free from all dirt, oils and contaminants to achieve the best adhesion of the products.

Using the 600 grade grit paper, lightly sand the entire leather surface to disturb the tannery clear coat. You are not looking to scratch the leather surface or sand it smooth, rather you just want to sand enough to expose the pigmented layer.

Spray prep wash directly onto the leather surface using the lint free cloth to further prepare the surface and remove the tannery clear coat, any stubborn dirt, oils and contaminants.

Repeat steps 2 and 3.

Apply ample Leather Primer with the sponge provided in a circular motion ensuring a thin even coat is achieved and use pressure to advance the adhesion of the primer. Apply two coats and allow to either fully air dry for approximately 1 hr between coats or use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process.

First, strain all the pigment using the paper strainer to remove any particles from the recolouring pigment. Apply the first coat of recolouring pigment using the sponge. This is best applied in a circular motion whilst applying pressure to advance the adhesion, paying particular attention to high traffic areas, seams and hard to reach areas (you are not looking to get full or even coverage with the first or second coat). Allow to fully air dry between coats or use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process.

Apply further coats of recolouring pigment with either a sponge, foam roller or sprayer Apply approximately 3-4 coats to achieve an even coverage (expect more coats if going from a dark colour to light colour) and allow to dry fully between coats.

Wait 24 hours after applying the last coat of recolouring pigment, before proceeding to the next steps. Do not touch, sit on, or use the leather item.

After 24 hours, strain the top coat sealer with the paper paint strainer to remove any particles from the sealer. Apply 2 even coats of top coat sealer using either a sponge, foam roller or sprayer. Allow to air dry fully between coats or use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process.

Wait 24 hours before touching and using the item as normal.

After 14 days, apply ample Leather Moisturiser to all areas of the leather using the lint free cloth to protect the new coating. Once dry, polish the leather surface. Note, you may experience slight colour bleeding onto the lint free cloth when applying the moisturiser, this is normal for the first time and should not happen on further applications.

As with all leather products, ongoing regular care, cleaning and maintenance is required to ensure durability and longevity of the leather and its coatings. Sofa Rehab recommends using our Leather Care Kit every 3-4 months.

Video tutorials can be found on our YouTube channel or for any technical support, call 07 2111 4088.

1. Before commending any repair, always pre-test the products in an inconspicuous area.
2. Pease note any use of our products will only be successful on a real leather or vinyl surface that is in fair/good condition, clean and free from contaminants such as oils, dirt and grime.

Pro Tips:

• Us a hairdryer to speed up drying times.
• Use a foam roller kit to apply the pigment will use less paint and save time.
• Rinse the sponges and foam rollers after each stage to preserve for future use.