How to repair a scratched leather bag ?

How to repair a scratched leather bag ?


Pour a small amount of leather cleaner or white vinegar onto a soft rag and gently dab it on the damaged area. Let it air dry. Once it's dry, apply a colorless shoe polish onto the damaged area. Rub it gently until the product is blended properly.
Before you start repairing your leather, always clean it first. Pour a small amount of leather cleaner or white vinegar onto a soft cloth rag. Apply this to the damaged area and rub it gently.
Once it’s dry, apply a colorless shoe polish onto the damaged area. Rub it gently until the product is blended properly.
If the scratch is still visible after this, you may try to apply a leather conditioner and blend it with the colorless shoe polish. Rub the area in a circular motion, and see if it works. You could also try applying petroleum jelly or your regular moisturizer if it does the trick. However, always remember to apply these products first on an inconspicuous area, and assess if it works well.
Use a leather marker to touch up on the damaged area. Put a small amount of the product on the damaged area until you achieve your desired color.
the scratch is still visible, you may want to consider asking for professional help.

1. Know what kind of leather you have

  a)     different types of leather are repaired differently. So it is important to know first what kind of leather we own so we will know what course of action to take or products to use. The usual types of leather used for leather bags are nubuck, suede, or full-grain leather which is used to make Crazy Horse Leather. If we  are unsure about this, ask your leather manufacturer. You could also ask them what we should do, or what products we can buy to fix your scratched leather

 2. Assess the scratch.

      Light scratch:

  1. Before you start repairing your leather, always clean it first. Pour a small amount of leather cleaner or white vinegar onto a soft cloth rag. Apply this to the damaged area and rub it gently.

  2. Once it’s dry, apply a colorless shoe polish onto the damaged area. Rub it gently until the product is blended properly.

  3. If the scratch is still visible after this, you may try to apply a leather conditioner and blend it with the colorless shoe polish. Rub the area in a circular motion, and see if it works. You could also try applying petroleum jelly or your regular moisturizer if it does the trick. However, always remember to apply these products first on an inconspicuous area, and assess if it works well.

  4. Use a leather marker to touch up on the damaged area. Put a small amount of the product on the damaged area until you achieve your desired color.

  5. the scratch is still visible, you may want to consider asking for professional help.

3. Apply Leather Moisturizer.

  1. always remember to apply a good leather moisturizer onto your leather. This keeps the leather durable and supple. Put an amount of leather conditioner onto a soft cloth rag, and gently rub it to the area where you applied leather marker. You do not only moisturize the leather but also remove excess leather marker and blend the color.0

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