[Les]

Hi all,

Just had a good customer of mine on the phone. Wants to know if I can do anything about the water damage on their leather sofa.

He's a millionaire several times over  so the sofa is unlikely to have come from Argos 

I said I'd try to locate someone who specialises in Leather Cleaning & Repairs and I'll stick to doing the things I do best.

So, anyone out there covering the Cambridge area who thinks they can help please get in touch ?

Les

[russell james]

Hi Les, im in Cambs, have you got any pics of the suite?
Cheers Russell.

[markpowell]

Its obviously an Analine type suite, i may be wrong but i think watermarks are permanent.
I had a similar problem not long ago, called LTT and they told me it was not reversible.
Mark

[carlton care]

How the hell do you know it's analine ..................

[russell james]

it could be re-sprayed if it was originally, most are, even the expensive ones

[Kev Loomes]

There are a mass of different leathers out there and all have their own problems. One should never presume, so I guess the only way to identify the leather is for someone to go and have a look.

There are expensive pigmented, micro pigmented and of course aniline dyed too, and all with different finishes, textures, wear rates etc etc. Obviously anilines cannot be sprayed as a rule of thumb.


Kev

p.s. I have a custy that I have to phone tomorrow for a visit at some stage, and she is in Royston - not that far from Cambridge. If you want I could pop in and advise at the same time?

[russell james]

anyone there, les?

[Les]

Hi Russell,

I've just got in from doing a quote for someone, but thanks for everyone's responses.

Kev is going to contact him with a view to taking a look but if he has no luck given the distance I can take a photo on Thursday when I'm doing some valeting at the house and can send it to you.
given your varying responses regarding what type of leather it might be you can see why I prefer to avoid it. 
Les

[russell james]

ok les no probs, just in case you cant find anyone, im ncca trained, leather trained, regularly clean and restore leather, and im based in cambs
you can email me
crowncleaning@myway.com

[Les]

Thanks Russell

[JandS]

The tight wad.
If he's a multi millionaire why don't he buy a new one.

John

[Roger Koh]

Here is an example of water damage restoration.

It does not matter which absorbent or semi-absorbent leather types - all can be done!

Training is not a prerequisite - just follow instruction!

What do you think of the result?

Roger Koh
Leather Cleaning Restoration Forum.com


#1 before



#2 before right side



#3 before left side



#4 rinse3.0™



#5 relaxer3.3™



#6 after



#7 after right side



#8 after left side

[russell james]

god job

[russell james]

"good" i mean

[markpowell]

How the hell do you know it's analine ..................

Analine soaks in moisture, pigmented doesnt!!!
Cant see it been suede or nubuck can you?
Mark

[carlton care]

There was no information posted when I asked......................assumed I missed a photograph!!!

[Kev Loomes]

Analine soaks in moisture, pigmented doesnt!!!

Mark

Got to be honest, there are pigmented's that DO absorb moisture i.e. micro pigmented anilines! They can easily be damaged from head grease too - sorry Mark

[Bob Robertson]

Nice on the outside Roger, what about the mould inside the shoes?.Do you have a product to remove and kill the mould?

Bob

[markpowell]

Analine soaks in moisture, pigmented doesnt!!!

Mark

Got to be honest, there are pigmented's that DO absorb moisture i.e. micro pigmented anilines! They can easily be damaged from head grease too - sorry Mark
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Cheers for correcting me Kev, i jumped the gun on this one
Mark

[Kev Loomes]

LOL, I know you knew this anyway