Vinyl Repairs

1. Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired using "Plastcleaner" and dry with warm air (approx. 60°C).
   Fig 1: Cleaning Surface

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2. Fill the damaged area with "Compound" adhesive filler right up to the upper level.

   Information 

   Always test the thermal sensitivity of the vinyl in a concealed area first.

   If the damage is deep, apply the material in several layers, removing any excess compound at the edge immediately and curing between layers using the iron (→ temperature: 160°C  ).

   Fig 2: Filling Damage

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3. With larger areas of damage, such as tears or holes, insert a piece of nylon fabric under the area to be repaired for reinforcement.
   1. 3.1. Cut a suitable piece of nylon fabric material to size and push under the damage using the small spatula.
   2. 3.2. Rub adhesive filler into the nylon fabric and cure using the iron.
4. Lay the pattern imprint onto the top layer of adhesive filler to restore the pattern, gently press on with the heated iron for 5 - 10 seconds and wait for a few seconds before continuing.
   Fig 3: Heating Adhesive Filler

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5. Cool down and fix the transferred pattern using a cooling block.
   Fig 4: Cooling Adhesive Filler

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6. Carefully remove pattern imprint.
   Fig 5: Removing Pattern Imprint

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7. The adhesive filler has cured when it becomes slightly transparent. If the adhesive filler still looks milky, repeat steps →  4 to →  6.
8. Thoroughly clean the area to be painted using "Plastcleaner" and dry with warm air (approx. 60°C), as "Plastcleaner" is partly water-soluble.
9. Then paint the repaired area.→ PAINTING AND DYEING
   Fig 6: Painting Repaired Area

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Leather repairs 

1. Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired a number of times  using "Plastcleaner" and dry with warm air (approx. 60°C).
   Fig 7: Cleaning Surface

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   Repairing scratches and creases 

2. Fill scratches and creases with "Leather Crack Filler" and allow to dry for around 1 - 2 hours before continuing with step → 9.

   If the damage is deep, apply in several layers and dry with warm air (approx. 60°C); the "Leather Crack Filler" shrinks by up to 30% as it dries.

   Fig 8: Filling Scratches

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   Repairing tears and holes 

3. Fill the damaged area with "Compound" adhesive filler right up to the upper level.

   Information 

   Always test the thermal sensitivity of the leather in a concealed area first.

   If the damage is deep, apply the material in several layers, removing any excess compound at the edge immediately and curing between layers using an iron (→ temperature: 160°C  ).

   Fig 9: Filling Damage

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4. With larger areas of damage, such as tears or holes, insert a piece of nylon fabric under the area to be repaired for reinforcement.
   1. 4.1. Cut a suitable piece of nylon fabric material to size and push under the damage using the small spatula.
   2. 4.2. Rub adhesive filler into the nylon fabric and cure using the iron.
5. Lay the pattern imprint onto the top layer of adhesive filler to restore the pattern, gently press on with the heated iron for 5 - 10 seconds and wait for a few seconds before continuing.
   Fig 10: Heating Adhesive Filler

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6. Cool down and fix the transferred pattern using a cooling block.
   Fig 11: Cooling Adhesive Filler

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7. Carefully remove pattern imprint.
   Fig 12: Removing Pattern Imprint

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8. The adhesive filler has cured when it becomes slightly transparent. If the adhesive filler still looks milky, repeat steps →  5 to →  7.

   Information 

   Leather is a natural product which must be treated individually.

   The leather must be thoroughly cleaned a number of times prior to painting as leather becomes greasy from the inside and it is not possible to rule out any previous treatment with silicon-containing products. Impregnation can also impair the adhesion of the paint.

9. Thoroughly clean leather a number of times  with "Plastcleaner". Allow the leather to air dry for approx. 5 min. after cleaning. Clean the leather again if it is very dirty or if there is still a greasy residue.
10. Sand the damaged area with an abrasive pad or sandpaper (P400).
    Fig 13: Sanding Leather

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11. Then paint the repaired area.→ PAINTING AND DYEING
    Fig 14: Painting Repaired Area

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