Aniline, semi-aniline leathers and worn areas are absorbent and prone to staining. When restoring these leathers, a minimalist approach is best. Start with a Clear Prep+Finish™ as a primer to even out the finish. This will deepen color by restoring luster. It will reveal if and where pigmentation is needed to correct sunfading or stains.
This video demonstrates:
- 0:05 – When to use Clear Prep+Finish as a primer
- 0:36 – Applying it
- 0:56 – The result
Paul needed only Clear Prep+Finish™ to restore his semi-aniline leather couch. “Great product, easy update,” he said.
The stains on Brandon’s leather chair, while improved, are not concealed with a clear finish. Pigmentation is needed.
If pigmentation is deemed necessary, begin with a glaze (mixture of color and Clear Prep+Finish™) in order to preserve the marbling. Learn more about glazing here.
I have a flexsteel leather couch that the color has faded from where my husband’s head rests. I think the oils from his head has degraded the color and pulled the color from the leather . What would you recommend that I order to repair this problem area? We’ve owned the couch just about a year, so it’s mild to moderate fading. Thanks so much!
Yes, this is common and could also be due to body products. If there are any cracks, they need to be repaired with filler. Otherwise simple discoloration will be corrected with a new finish. The challenge is matching color. You can email us a photo of the entire chair in natural daylight, and we can advise you which colors might work best and give you a coupon for a few free swatches. Even so, these are only an approximation due to variations in grain. See here. If you send us a sample of the material, we’ll test the colors directly on it and be able to advise you better, and if none are a match, we can customize for a fee.