Leather Filler & Vinyl Repair Putty
$18 – $28
Repair cracks, tears, and holes in leather or vinyl with this flexible, water-based filler putty. Repairing peeling or flaking bonded or faux leather is discouraged.
Soft Filler is a water-based repair putty. Use a sunny window, heat lamp or incandescent bulb to cure until clear and no longer tacky. Do not use hair dryers or heat guns. Keep refrigerated when not in use.
Color will be needed to conceal the repairs. Do not used alcohol-based dyes or finishes over Soft Filler.
If you can feel the damage, such that a gentle sanding won’t correct it, then repair is recommended.
If you are repairing any vinyl or severe cat ‘scratching post’ damage, scaliness, or cracking on real leather like this:
Buy our Vinyl Repair & Leather Filler Kit. Use a needle tool for thin cracks or small gouges. Buy a palette knife for larger areas.
If you have tears or holes through the material like this:
Buy a Leather Subpatch Kit plus the Vinyl Repair & Leather Filler Kit.
This article has more info and a video demonstration. For holes larger than 3" in diameter, consider glueing a top-patch of similar material to the subpatch before applying filler.
If you have isolated cat scratches or small scrapes or nicks on real leather like this:
Buy our Leather Cat Scratch Repair Kit. Apply tiny beads of super glue and sand to create a filler. Learn how here.
If your leather is peeling or flaking like this:
It ain't real leather! Here is how you'd repair it and why we don't recommend it.
If your leather looks like this:
It is actually a fabric which can be painted using these instructions. No filler is needed.
Use filler for thin, scaly, cracked (but not torn) leather or vinyl:
1 oz. covers ~ 4 ft2
2 oz. covers ~ 8 ft2
For holes or tears through the material:
Buy a subpatch kit!
1 oz. covers ~ 1 in. x 1 ft. hole
2 oz. covers ~ 2 in. x 1 ft. hole
Orders received before 10 am MST on weekdays (excluding US holidays) are usually shipped same-day.
Most domestic orders are shipped via Priority Mail unless otherwise requested and typically arrive in 2-4 business days. Packages over 6 lbs. as well as all Canadian and international orders are shipped via UPS.
Carriers have suspended their service guarantees due to COVID. We are not responsible for delays and cannot refund shipping costs except for UPS Next Day Air.
You will receive an automated email with tracking number. Please secure your package in a timely fashion to avoid freezing during winter months.
Canadian and international Customers, use coupon code internationalCLUB (case and space sensitive) to discount the freight and duties on 8 or 16 oz. bottles of color. Rub 'n Restore, Inc. is not responsible for duties, tariffs or other expenses incurred.
Return & Exchange Policy
We accept returns or exchanges of the following products within 60 days of purchase:
- any 8 oz. or 16 oz. color or clear finish (a restocking fee may apply to leaking or used bottles)
- unopened 2 oz. and 4 oz. colors and clear finishes*
- unopened adhesives, kits or tools*
- unopened filler*
- unopened cleaner*
Sorry, we do not accept returns of:
- opened cleaner, filler, 2 oz. or 4 oz. colors or clear finishes, or adhesives,
- colors that have been modified,
- Custom Colors.
*PLEASE NOTE: The shipping cost to return / exchange a single unopened 2 oz. color, 2 oz. clear, 4 oz. clear, 1 oz. filler, or cleaner may cost more than the product itself and result in little or no refund or exchange credit.
Our cost to ship each order is more than what you paid, and we will recoup the difference on any return or exchange. For example:
- If you paid $12 for UPS 2nd Day Air, our cost was actually $20, and we'll recoup the $8 difference.
- If you paid $5 or $7 "subsidized shipping", our cost was actually $9-$10.
If you request a return label, the cost will be deducted from any return or exchange. Our return labels are convenient and cost less than what you'll pay at the counter at UPS or the Post Office.
I am the 2nd owner of a 2003 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Except for the vinyl top it is in immaculate shape. I had tried at least a dozen products before I found Rub n Restore. I could not be happier with the results, please see the attached pictures.
I believe I am better at applying your product, than I am at taking pictures. To my eye the pictures do not show just how well your product worked.
Before starting with Rub N restore the top had turned a medium grey, with some area even lighter in color. Originally this top was black. After using Rub N Restore, two of my neighbors asked "when did you put on the new convertible top"
I will be using your product again if I ever need to dye vinyl or leather again. I would not hesitate to recommend your product to friends.
The photos show the top half done so you can see the before and the after.
Thank you again for making such a wonderful product.
Thank you very much for you assistance and product. Greg Cook
I’m not done with the sofa yet but it will be much easier as there are no major damages to the leather. I used a blend of 1:1.5 of clear and color and it gave a nice satin finish as per our original leather surface finish. The repairs are not perfect but that was not the goal nor my expectation given the damage. It is very satisfactory as other options would have meant an expansive repair (complete replacement of the damage leather sections by a professional upholsterer) or replacement by a new chair and in both cases it would have cost thousands of dollars.
Thanks for your outstanding products. Although it takes some guts to step into such restoration but it is well worth the effort and a very rewarding DIY project!
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