Real leather does not peel. The only exception is if a leather’s urethane finish has been damaged. In this case, you’ll notice the grain and … Read more
When it comes to leather scratch repair, let your fingers be the judge. If you can feel the damage caused by your dog or cat, … Read more
A flexible vinyl and leather filler kit is needed to repair upholstery that has: Repairing peeling bonded, bicast, and polyurethane leathers is not recommended. See … Read more
We got our start in 1987 repairing leather and vinyl auto interiors for dealerships and body shops in Southern California. CC learned that tiny beads … Read more
Most holes in vinyl or leather upholstery can be fixed with a subpatch and leather filler. However, when the hole is larger than 2 inches … Read more
Repairing cat scratches on vinyl or faux leather is painstaking work, and perfection is nearly impossible (unlike similar damage to real leather). The results are … Read more
Scratched, scuffed leather or dry, porous vinyl are often corrected with little more than a new finish and gentle sanding. Click here for instructions. Deeper … Read more
Just like leather, vinyl cracks as it ages and desiccates (dries out). Unlike leather, however, the cracks often create sharp edges that curl upward and … Read more
Welting or piping, the cord trim on upholstery, can be a tricky repair due to the curves involved. The key is to avoid getting any … Read more
Perforated leather or vinyl upholstery is a tricky repair. If the perforations no longer align, the result is likely to be imperfect. Each hole needs … Read more
Ask yourself, has the thread and stitching come undone? Or has the leather, vinyl or fabric torn along the seam, and the stitching remains intact? … Read more
Peeling or flaking is usually a sign of a delaminating bicast, bonded or faux leather and may be cost prohibitive to repair. Sometimes, however, peeling … Read more
A cracked dashboard indicates a structural issue beyond the abilities of a standard leather or vinyl filler. Most dashes are made of either rigid plastic … Read more
Vintage amps, speakers and guitar cases made of Tolex, Rexine or vinyl cloth can be beautifully repaired with super glue, baking soda, and some of … Read more
Professional artisans often use spray grains to blend the texture and appearance of a vinyl or leather repair. Most DIYers get good results embossing the … Read more