Leather Filler & Vinyl Repair Putty
$18 – $28Price range: $18 through $28
Repair cracks, tears, and fill holes in leather or vinyl with this flexible, durable water-based putty. Repair of 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.Ā
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 wonāt correct it, then repair is recommended.
If you are repairing any vinyl or severe cat āscratching postā 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:Ā
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 processed same-day.
Domestic orders are shipped via UPS or USPS ground unless otherwise requested and typically arrive in 2-6 business days.
All Canadian and international orders are shipped via UPS and typically arrive in 3-5 business days. Use coupon code internationalCLUB (case and space sensitive) to discount 8 oz. or 16 oz. bottles of color. We are not responsible for duties, tariffs or other expenses incurred.
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.
All orders are insured with Damage & Delivery Protection. Learn more here.
All products, except Custom Colors, may be returned within 60 days of purchase if unopened.
PLEASE NOTE:
- It may be cost prohibitive to return smaller sized products.
- If you request a return label, the cost will be deducted from any return or exchange.
Read our return policy here.
Got the 'slate' and 'stone' dyes (along with the patching compound) yesterday.
2 words: 'WOW' and 'THANKS'. Both the sofa and chair (approx. 15 years old) literally look brand new. Unfortunately, I didn't take 'before' pictures, but the transformations are truly incredible. You're selling a phenomenal product (but you already knew that)!!!