Turning back the years
Advice and guidance for Repairs and Re-Dyeing by PETER COLEMAN, DIRECTOR, CVS
Any proud owner of a nice car with leather upholstery shouldn’t forget that leather is just skin, and it needs similar treatment to your own skin.
Advice and guidance for Repairs and Re-Dyeing For nearly 30 years CVS have prided themselves on mastering the art of leather cleaning, leather repair and leather refinishing. The art of re-dyeing as it’s called, is a process of applying a new coating over an existing finish. The results are simply amazing. They can also repair everything from cat scratches and rips, to fading and severe wear.
In addition to making old leather look new again, our leather specialist can also restore treasured furniture to give it the look and appeal to match the times. Imagine a couch you purchased in the 80’s. Though it’s superior construction still holds up, the colour makes it almost unusable
in your modern home. Worry no more, through a process of applying specialized leather dyes and coatings, CVS can transform the couch into a different colour that better matches your home.
Preparing Leather for Repair. In order to offer the finest in leather cleaning and leather refinishing, evaluation of the leather is crucial. First, we determine the grade and finish of the leather and choose an appropriate method of cleaning depending on the soil and stains.
Initial preparation of the leather is a very important factor in increasing the likelihood of a successful repair. No matter what the type of leather or repair, the leather must be
completely clean, dry and free from polish and grease.
Clothing dye transfer is often mistaken for dirt and can be difficult to remove, but it
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