A very high solids and extremely flexible paste, containing special adhesive binding resins and filling agents, currently available in “Natural” (Whitish/Cream) and a limited range of basic colours.
Unwanted stitching holes, deeper scratches or small puncture holes etc. in Leather may be quickly and permanently filled with FILLER PASTE and further disguised, if necessary, by colouring over with either water or solvent based renovators.
METHOD OF USE
Prior to using Filler Paste, the effected area should be thoroughly cleaned and allowed to dry.
Simply apply the paste to the damage area using a palette knife spatula or similar tool pressing the paste well into any holes and removing any unwanted material from the perimeter using a cloth moistened with water. (you may need to build the filler up for deeper holes)
It may be found advisable to apply a “First application” and wiping away all surplus material to leave a concave, filled hole.
Follow with a second application to “level out” the repair, drying between applications to avoid shrinkage.
If filling scratches, ensure that “lifted” or “rough” pieces of leather are pressed down into the paste as much as possible. Gentle “Stroking” in the natural direction of the fibres with a moistened spatula or spoon handle can assist in giving a smooth repair.
To speed up drying, gentle heating with warm air may be employed but care should be taken to avoid overheating as this may adversely affect the adhesion and cause later shrinkage.
Rough or harsh feeling areas may be reduced by the use of fine sand/emery paper before re-colouring and it is advisable to slightly abrade the repair with fine sandpaper, scouring pad or similar to promote adhesion of any subsequent finish.
If the repaired area has a grain, “crease or line” this may be “Drawn” into the paste with a sharp implement or even the use of a finger nail before completely dry
Unwanted stitching holes, deeper scratches or small puncture holes etc. in Leather may be quickly and permanently filled with FILLER PASTE and further disguised, if necessary, by colouring over with either water or solvent based renovators.
METHOD OF USE
Prior to using Filler Paste, the effected area should be thoroughly cleaned and allowed to dry.
Simply apply the paste to the damage area using a palette knife spatula or similar tool pressing the paste well into any holes and removing any unwanted material from the perimeter using a cloth moistened with water. (you may need to build the filler up for deeper holes)
It may be found advisable to apply a “First application” and wiping away all surplus material to leave a concave, filled hole.
Follow with a second application to “level out” the repair, drying between applications to avoid shrinkage.
If filling scratches, ensure that “lifted” or “rough” pieces of leather are pressed down into the paste as much as possible. Gentle “Stroking” in the natural direction of the fibres with a moistened spatula or spoon handle can assist in giving a smooth repair.
To speed up drying, gentle heating with warm air may be employed but care should be taken to avoid overheating as this may adversely affect the adhesion and cause later shrinkage.
Rough or harsh feeling areas may be reduced by the use of fine sand/emery paper before re-colouring and it is advisable to slightly abrade the repair with fine sandpaper, scouring pad or similar to promote adhesion of any subsequent finish.
If the repaired area has a grain, “crease or line” this may be “Drawn” into the paste with a sharp implement or even the use of a finger nail before completely dry