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Can this be repaired? (Nick in leather)

Post by ProfCJJ » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:49 pm

It’s not the end of the world but can the nick in the red leather (I suspect it’s not leather) as seen below, be repaired invisibly??

It’s superficial but it’s bugging me ☹️

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Post by john-e89 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:06 pm

Perhaps ask a company that repairs leather.....errrrr....prof..... :?
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Post by ProfCJJ » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:13 pm

john-e89 wrote: Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:06 pm Perhaps ask a company that repairs leather.....errrrr....prof..... :?
Ta will see if I can find one local to Soton.

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Post by Busterboo » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:33 pm

Easy job.
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Post by john-e89 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:42 pm

Busterboo wrote: Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:33 pmEasy job.
Do tell us how Busterboo.....always happy to learn something new...
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Post by Maniac » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:13 pm

If that’s the console it’s pvc not leather. If there’s a flap to the cut then just bond it. If not then just get some matching colour (the leather touch ups will work on pvc in non wearing areas).

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Post by Busterboo » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:25 pm

In answer to john-e89, Maniac's right. If it's plastic, a pro will warm it, lift the 'triangle', superglue it, dress lightly with 1200 wet & dry, apply coloured filler, dress again and probably spray whole area with matt sealant.

In my experience, damage like this to leather is easier to repair.
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Post by ProfCJJ » Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:05 am

Busterboo wrote: Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:25 pm In answer to john-e89, Maniac's right. If it's plastic, a pro will warm it, lift the 'triangle', superglue it, dress lightly with 1200 wet & dry, apply coloured filler, dress again and probably spray whole area with matt sealant.

In my experience, damage like this to leather is easier to repair.
That would be good - I contacted a soton based repairer, let’s see what they say.

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Post by Maniac » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:25 am

Lord knows what this will cost you for a tiny imperfection. I’d have a go myself, a bit of warmth, soft glue to ease cleaning later, a bit of matching colour and you’d never notice it unless you got a microscope out.

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