LeTech
Leather Surface Repair
Surface Repair
Professional, water-based micro-filler for superficial cracks, light creasing and minor surface defects on leather. Levels micro-fractures, stabilises the finish and prepares the area for recolouring — with a clean, matte surface ready for dye or top coat.
What It Does
Surface Repair penetrates and levels micro-cracks in the finish layer to restore a uniform surface profile. The refined rheology allows controlled application in very thin coats, minimal texture build-up, and predictable sanding to a feather-edge for an invisible blend.
Scope: designed for superficial defects only. Not for deep cuts, tears, open seams or structural damage — use Heavy Filler / Light Filler or mechanical repair methods for those cases.
Where It Works
Typical Areas
- Seat bolsters and armrests (light cracking)
- Steering wheels (micro-checking)
- Furniture contact zones (minor craze lines)
- Bags & small leather goods (edge micro-defects)
Leather Types
- Pigmented/finished leather
- Corrected-grain leather
- Semi-aniline (spot tests required)
Not intended for suede or nubuck.
How It’s Applied (Overview)
- Prep: Clean and degrease (Leather Ultimate Cleaner, then Alcohol Cleaner). Dry fully.
- Keying: Lightly abrade the area (≈800–1000 grit) to open micro-cracks; dust off.
- Apply thinly: Using a flexible spatula/card, pull very thin layers across the defect.
- Dry: Air-dry or gentle warm air. Do not overheat.
- Sand: Smooth with fine paper to a feather-edge. Repeat 2–3 micro-layers if needed.
- Recolour & protect: Apply Leather Colourant, then seal with Leather Top Coat (optionally with X-Guard Additive).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Water-based micro-filler for surface cracks |
| Use | Levelling superficial cracks/creases before recolouring |
| Application | Flexible spatula/card; thin multi-layers |
| Drying | Air/low heat; sandable between coats |
| Finish | Matte, paint-ready surface |
| Compatible systems | LeTech Leather Colourant; Leather Top Coat; X-Guard Additive (with top coat) |
| Available volumes | 100 ml / 200 ml |
Tips & Related Products
- Work in micro-layers to keep texture natural and avoid ridges.
- Feather the edges carefully; avoid over-sanding through the surrounding finish.
- For larger or stressed areas use Heavy Filler (structural) or Light Filler (minor scratches).
Why LeTech
Built for professional refinishing, LeTech Surface Repair brings control and repeatability to micro-defect correction. It integrates seamlessly with LeTech colourants and top coats, delivering a stable, paint-ready surface with minimal build.