How to Repair Leather Car Seats
Leather car seats add an elegant look to a vehicle. Most car owners are proud to showcase a car with leather seats. Any damage to the leather can decrease the value of the car. Many repairs can be done at home and not expensive to repair. Leather seat repair is possible with the right methods.
Clean the leather before making any repairs. You will need a scrubber and a bucket of soapy water. The seat will need to be scrubbed thoroughly while paying special attention to any cracks. You also want to rub the seats with a dry towel. Put some denatured alcohol on a cloth and wipe the seats. You will need a dry towel to wipe away the alcohol.
Repair a tear in leather car seats. After cleaning the area, you want to sand the area with the tear. Cut a circular piece of leather from the material. The size of the circular material should be a half an inch larger than the actual tear in the seat. You will need to apply glue to the bottom of the leather portion with the tear and slide a patch under it. The next step involves letting the glue to cure. Take a cloth and dip in alcohol to remove any bumps from the glue. After the alcohol dries, you want to apply layers of protective liquid. To finish the repair, you will need to apply a coat of leather conditioner.
Repairing a scratch in leather seats. You will need to sand the scratched area with sand paper that’s dipped in a soapy solution. After wiping the area, the area will need time to dry. Apply a primer to the area. You will need to find a dye that matches the color of the seats. Spray a thin layer of dye over the scratch and allow to completely dry.