Paint for coating leather products - varieties and application technology

Leather products - jackets, boots, sneakers, interior of the car - even with careful use, they lose their former attractiveness over time. Defects appear (scratches, scuffs, cracks), the material needs repair. Restoring the appearance of shoes and other things is possible at home. To do this, you need only high-quality skin paint.

Content:

• Types of paints and benefits of repair
• Acrylic paints
• Cream paints
• Aerosols
• Popular brands
• Skin staining methods
• Deep painting
• Surface painting
• DIY skin coloring
• Product Preparation
• Paint application
• Drying
• Security
• Storage
• Leather care

Types of paints and benefits of repair

Is it worth it to repair leather products or is it easier to buy a new thing? Damage to items made of genuine leather appears often, and buy a sofa and other furniture, expensive bag or outerwear will be unprofitable. Quickly and inexpensively remove shallow and medium defects will help painting with a special tool for the skin.

The advantages of coloring products:

• the possibility of doing the work yourself;
• instant restoration of the integrity of the material, its color and structure;
• significant softening of natural and artificial skin, elimination of coarsening.

There are different types of paints on sale - all are well suited for leather products.

Acrylic paints

Acrylic based defect remover has a water base and acrylic additives. Some paints additionally contain polyurethane, which gives the properties of "liquid skin". Acrylic compounds are suitable for smooth leather and nubuck, vinyl and similar materials, and some can even polish plastic.

The coating formed by such paints will be resistant to direct sunlight, water, and mechanical damage. The composition seriously increases the durability of the skin. The decorative properties of the products are high. Paints are available in a wide range of colors - from white, beige and other pastel colors to black, metallic, mother of pearl. More expensive formulations give different effects to the skin - matte, “soft touch”, etc. Most acrylic paints Suitable for painting on leather and other materials.

Cream paints

You can dye a leather product using a cream-based product. The compositions are sold in tubes; they look like thick pastes. Paints can be applied to the skin of seats, shoes, other objects with a tampon or a sponge included in the kit.

Aerosols

Paints in aerosols and sprays are considered the most convenient to use. Often they are used in professional car interior painting, but at home, paints in spray cans are also useful. Spray paint consumption is lower, absorbency is excellent, drying is quick. For high quality results, it is recommended to apply paint in 2 - 3 layers.

Popular brands

The selection of funds should be carried out depending on the needs and reviews of a particular manufacturer. List of the most popular brands of paint for leather items:

1. Saphir (erroneous names Sapphire, Sapphire). It is considered a professional tool like "liquid skin". It quickly restores the color and structure of the material; surfaces of any size can be painted.
2. Motip (Type).It is usually used for painting car seats made of artificial and genuine leather. The paint is presented in such colors: white, blue, gray, red, green, black, yellow, turquoise. It is sold in 150 ml containers.
3. Carat. It is used for all types of skin, gives water-repellent properties, because it is considered a paint-impregnation. Color - black, brown.
4. Salamander (Salamander). The most famous brand of paints for shoes, which are available in various forms - in cylinders, creams, liquids. There are fixers and removers (paint removers) of the brand on sale. The quality of the funds is on top.
5. TarragoPenetrating (Tarrago Penetrator). The brand produces various dyes for leather, nubuck, suede and other materials. Classic colors - black, white, brown, beige.
6. LederColorLock. It produces whole sets for skin restoration and removal of any defects, including products for edges and ends (cuts). The quality of paints is very high, most often used to repair car interiors.
7. Guin. Professional series of paints: paint for smooth skin, liquid skin-glue, fixative, primers, penetrating nitro paints.

Good skin care products are Fiebing`s (Fibings), Sitil, AMD (auto paint).

Skin staining methods

Natural or artificial skin can be given any shade. Some use aniline dyes, but the result after staining may be unpredictable. For industrial painting, chemical dyes, vegetable tanning technology are used, but at home they use other methods - surface and deep staining.

Deep painting

The basic rule is the complete impregnation of the skin with the composition. That is, the thing that a person has is soaked in a container with a dye. An important point is regular rubbing, turning over, wringing things out, otherwise dry, unpainted areas may remain.

After the expiration of the action of the paint, the skin is fixed on a wooden board, stretched so that it does not sit during drying. Further, if it is provided for by the instruction, fixing compositions are applied (usually from salt, vinegar). Then perform fat impregnation.

Surface painting

The main difference between the surface and the deep color is that the paint is applied only to the front side, and the skin is only slightly wetted. Usually all finished products are painted like this. After acquiring a liquid composition or diluting a dry powder, the solution is applied to the product.

Many experiment using different improvers for coloring the skin. So, the hair dye will paint the material well. For example, funds selected for brown eyes, dark skin, usually have a very rich color, because even give light products the desired dark shade.

As an alternative, ink can be used, ink from ballpoint pens. First you need to degrease the thing and remove the protective layer of nitro coating - this is done by wiping with acetone. After brushing paint is applied in several layers, give things to dry.

DIY skin coloring

How to do high-quality paint on expensive boots or a jacket with your own hands? It is necessary to strictly adhere to the technology, including the correct conduct of preparatory measures.

Product Preparation

Before staining, the product or cut of skin should be cleaned or all dirt removed. This is required to remove dust, dirt, grease stains. Degreasing to remove the fat layer can be done using laundry soap or other gentle means. Rinse a thing thoroughly, without missing creases.

Next, clean the soap with a clean sponge and water. They dry the skin, only without access to the sun, not near the battery, because with quick drying the material warps, becomes rough. You can proceed to staining only after complete drying, including in the seams, folds.

Paint application

With the help of dyes, you can give the skin absolutely any color - even silver, pink or other exotic. If necessary, paints can be mixed with each other, getting new tones. Shoes and clothes can not be painted with deep staining - after the procedure, things are reduced in size.

Accurate jacket painting technology:

1. Put the product on the mannequin. If necessary, place old towels under the shoulders and other areas so that the skin does not hang in folds. Painting on a horizontal surface is possible, but very inconvenient.
2. Moisten a cotton swab in acetone mixed evenly with water or in vodka (alcohol). Wipe the skin with this compound to remove the protective wax (the latter will repel the coloring compound).
3. Prepare a gelatin solution: dilute a tablespoon of gelatin in 250 ml of cold water, heat to dissolve. Lubricate the jacket with a brush.
4. After half an hour, proceed to staining things. First apply the paint to the most worn areas, then paint the entire surface. Pay special attention to the seams on the sleeves, the collar, the areas around the fasteners.
5. To put paint in 2 - 3 layers, allowing them to dry. Usually the interval is 10 to 20 minutes.
6. Apply the fixative attached to the paint or wipe the skin with a solution of vinegar. To maintain the elasticity of the material, treat it with mink, castor oil, skin wax.

How to make a fixer with your own hands? To do this, in a liter of water, a glass of table vinegar and a tablespoon of salt are bred. Cool the solution to +45 degrees, after which it must be used as directed. Since vinegar makes the skin tough, oil treatment is a must. At the end of the work, wipe the thing with a microfiber cloth.

Boots, bags and belts are stained in the same way. To create a uniform coating when applying paint, you must change the direction of movement. First, smears are applied vertically, then horizontally, then in a circular motion from the middle to the edge.

Some recommendations for the work:

1. It is most convenient to apply paint produced in the form of an aerosol. It is necessary to ensure that there are no drips and unpainted areas.
2. Coloring the skin is best done at a temperature of +16 degrees and above. Humidity should not exceed 75%.
3. Viscosity of high-quality paint - like liquid sour cream. With a thicker texture, add a little water.
4. It is convenient to apply paint with a foam swab. It can be done independently.
5. It is possible to operate products, especially footwear, in 24 hours from the moment of coloring.

Drying

The drying time of each layer and the product as a whole is always indicated in the instructions for the paint. Usually at room temperature the value does not exceed a day, for many products it is a couple of hours. At an air temperature of about +40 degrees, the product will dry out in an hour.

When painting a car interior, you must not use the machine for 72 hours or do not expose it to intensive use or use in wet weather. This will extend the life of the cabin in the future.

Security

If the paint gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water. If the composition gets on hands, the person should immediately use soap and water, completely removing the stain. Before work, you need to stock up on nitrile gloves, a dust mask, and provide good ventilation in the room.

Some degreasing agents are flammable. When using them, fire safety measures must be strictly observed: do not smoke, do not work near sources of fire.

The dried paint can be wiped with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, vodka, a number of organic solvents.

Storage

Material should be stored at + 5 ... + 35 degrees, avoiding heating, freezing. Most materials are safe for humans.

Leather care

To make the life of leather products more possible. Things can not be machine washed - it is better to go for dry cleaning or gently wipe them with a wet cloth. Ironing of leather items through a layer of cotton folded several times with gauze is allowed.Drying is possible only on a hanger that does not cause deformation, away from batteries and sunlight.

Jackets should be stored on hangers, putting on a cover made of "breathable" material from above. Durable fillers that retain their shape are placed in the boots for the prevention of creases. When following these recommendations, leather products will last a long time and remain attractive.