How to Fix Peeling Areas on Bycast Leather

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Clean the area that requires repair.

   Use a high quality leather cleaner that does not have any oils or wax additives.
   
   Try using a leather cleaning cloth or high quality microfiber cloth rather than a cotton rag or towel.
   
   Microfiber cloths pull the soil into the cloth while lesser quality cloths just push the solid around.
   
   Let area dry
   - you can speed the drying process by using a hair dryer.
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   Step 2: Pick off and clean the loose finish with a pair of tweezers trying not to create more damage.

   Once area is cleaned up lightly sand area with 400-600 grit sandpaper.
   
   Wipe off any fine dust. , Push the leather dyes into the material with a rubber glove to maximize absorption.
   
   Let area dry- you can speed the drying process by using a hair dryer. , Let dry
   - apply leather sealer as the final coat to the surface and let dry.
   
   Again you can speed the drying process be using hairdryer
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   Step 3: Shake the dye bottle and apply the leather dye to worn or cracked surface.

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   Step 4: Apply 2-3 coats of leather dye to the surface or until you are happy with the overall look of the repair.

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