supercedar

I have tried to condition my leather quarters (Leatherique) with no luck. I am now trying the 1 part 99.9% alcohol and 3 parts water. I have noticed the leather become more pliable within minutes. Has anyone had success with this process? It needs to stretch about 2" in one area, I have weights clamped to the leather to help it along.

Thomas

medipedicman

I have restored several interior rear qtr panels through the years and have never had to stretch the leather that far (2"). I have read that a few fellow listers have used a heat gun to help manipulate the material. While I have not had to use this technique, it may be helpful in your case.

supercedar

Thanks Brian,
I will add heat if needed. The leather pulled down off the panel which left it exposed. The panel itself is fine and true form. It brought the staples with it by the way.

Eplebnista

I have a can of this from Color Plus: http://www.colorplus.com/products-pa...r-conditioner/

Haven't tried it yet, but have heard it is very good.

Lars_DK

My leather dashboard was all crumbled together because the PO had let the car stand outside during winter with a leaking windshield.

I treated the leather on the dashboard with Liquid Leather a couple of times - and then used a heat gun to warm the leather, when it was hot an pliable I was able to pull it. You need a firm grip - but also a grip covered with something soft so the leather wont rupture on the surface.

Before I heated the leather I triede different techniques but wasn't able to make any difference - so I used heat because the alternative was a new dashboard cover so it was worth a shot.

I managed to pull my severly damaged leather almost all the way to the side of the dashboard - about 2 inches and onto the contact glue I had prepared. I have some small cracks in the surface now but I think they might as have come from the water-damage. Anyway the leather will be treated by a local ColorGlo franchise early next year and they should be able to get rid of the small cracks.

Regards

Lars

supercedar

I tried the heat, conditioner and alcohol with no luck. I went ahead and peeled all the leather off and will source new auto leather and foam. The wife has made leather coats for Nordstrom's so I am sure she can handle this. I will post pictures when finished.

Thomas