Leather Problem Solver
The table below is designed as a quick reference tool to help you identify and fix the problem you have with your leather furnitue, car interior, jacket, luggage, shoes, saddle or more.
| PROBLEM |
STEP 1 |
STEP 2 |
STEP 3 |
ADVICE |
| Maintenance |
Ultra Clean |
Protection Cream |
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Repeat protection cream application every 3 months. |
| Dirty/Soiled |
Ultra Clean |
Protection Cream |
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| Ink Stain |
Ultra Clean |
Ink Remover |
Protection Cream |
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| Nail Varnish, Paint |
Ultra Clean |
Stain Remover |
Protection Cream |
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| Dye Transfer |
Ultra Clean |
Stain Remover |
Protection Cream |
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| Denim, newspaper print |
Ultra Clean |
Stain Remover |
Protection Cream |
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| Juice, Tea etc |
Ultra Clean |
Stain Remover |
Protection Cream |
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| Food, curry etc |
Ultra Clean |
Stain Remover |
Protection Cream |
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| Head Grease |
Ultra Clean |
Degreaser |
Protection Cream |
If there is any colour loss, you will need either the re-colouring balm or colourant kit. |
| Oil/Sweat Stain |
Ultra Clean |
Degreaser |
Protection Cream |
If there is any colour loss, you will need either the re-colouring balm or colourant kit. |
| Scuff or Scratch |
Ultra Clean |
Colour Repair Kit or Re-Colouring Balm |
Protection Cream |
If the damage is a lighter colour than the leather then you should sue the re-colouring balm |
| Lots of scratches |
Colourant Kit or Re-Colouring Balm |
Protection Cream |
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NOTE: If the scratches are a lighter colour than the leather use the re-colouring balm. |
| Cut |
Basic Repair Kit |
Colour Repair Kit |
Protection Cream |
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| Light Cracking |
Ultra Clean |
Re-Colouring Balm or Colourant kit |
Protection Cream |
NOTE: If the cracks are a lighter colour than the leather use the re-colouring balm. |
| Heavy Cracking |
Ultra Clean |
Colourant Kit |
Protection Cream |
You may also need a tub of repair compound. This depends up how severe the cracking iss. |
| Fading |
Ultra Clean |
Re-Colouring Balm |
Protection Cream |
If the re-colouring balm doesn't work, you need a colourant kit. |
| Colour Loss |
Ultra Clean |
Colourant Kit or Antique Finish Kit |
Protection Cream |
NOTE: If you have colour loss on a chesterfield or rub off leather, then you need an 'Antique Finish Kit' |
| Hole or Rip |
Basic Repair Kit |
Colour Repair Kit or Colourant Kit |
Protection Cream |
Only use the colourant kit if the damage is quite large and you think the colour should be sprayed on. |
| Peeling Finish |
Ultra Clean |
Leather Finish |
Protection Cream |
NOTE: Remove all the peeling before apply the finish. |
Notes
- The problem solver is for pigmented (top coated) leather, antique finish (rub off), semi-aniline and bi-cast leathers. Other leather types (aniline, pull up, oiled/waxed) are not included, for these leather types it is best to e-mail or call us for advice.
- We recommend that for each product we recommend above, that you read the description and suitability for your leather carefully on each product page.
- If you would prefer a professional leather technician repair the damage for you please click the image below to fill ina quotation request form.

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