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Restoration of leather in the car interior: features and steps

Leather car interior has become a symbol of luxury and status a long time ago. It gives the interior an elegant look, and also provides comfort to the driver and passengers. However, over time, leather loses its appeal due to sunlight, dirt and other factors. Restoration is a process that will help to bring it back to its original look and extend its service life.

Restoration will be effective for all leather elements of the interior having a defect: steering wheel, armchairs, armrests, pillars, ceiling. In brief, this service is performed in 5 steps:

1. cleaning and degreasing of the restored area of the interior leather;

2. Selection of the appropriate shade;

3. mechanical restoration of the damaged area;

4. Coloring;

5. Protection of the interior to avoid possible damage;.

Let’s take a closer look at each of them:

Step 1: Visual assessment

The first step in leather restoration is a thorough assessment of its condition. It is necessary to identify any damage: cracks, scuffs, dirt, burning or other defects. This is necessary in order to understand what methods and products will be most effective for restoration.

Step 2: Preparation and Cleaning

Before applying any restoration products, the leather needs to be thoroughly cleaned. It is important to avoid harsh chemicals that can damage the material. In DEIZ, we only use professional products from GYEON and LeTech. The procedure also helps to accurately determine the original color and texture of the surface. After cleaning, the leather should be properly dried.

Stage 3: Repair of damage

This stage involves the correction of detected defects. Depending on the type of damage, different methods can be used:

Filling the cracks is carried out in several stages:

Placement of a reinforcing fabric in the area of the restoration in the area of the defect to act as a base or “patch”.
Filling the area of the defect with a special curing compound to level the surface.
Step-by-step grinding with abrasives.
Restoration of the perforations in the restoration area, if necessary.
Treatment of the restoration area with an adhesion-activating agent.

Repair of scuffs: This involves the application of a customized colorant.

Replacing the part: In case of severe damage, it may be necessary to replace entire leather elements.

Step 4: Coloring

Regardless of the type of damage, the final step is the painting of the restored area with a specially selected shade. The restoration area is painted with a slight transition beyond the defect.

Step 5: Protection and conditioning

Once the restoration work has been completed, it is necessary to protect the leather from further wear and contamination. For this purpose, special protective compositions are used, which penetrate the structure of the leather, moisturize it and create the necessary barrier. We also recommend treating the interior with ceramics. Regular use of such products will help prevent cracks and slow down the aging process.

Benefits of the service:

Restoration of damaged leather preserves the texture of the leather;

Allows you to repair a single element of the salon, rather than re-stitching the entire seat.

Gives the opportunity to choose an identical color of leather, so that the damage will disappear not only tactilely, but also visually;

The time spent on restoration is significantly less than alternative methods of solving the problem.

Thus, restoration will save you time, money and give new life to damaged parts. It’s important to remember to take regular care of your leather to keep it in perfect condition for years to come. And it’s worth avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and extreme temperature changes.

Come to DEIZ for the top-class service!