Plz suggest a product/technique for hiding or limiting a small 1" tear in the vinyl so it won't grow. 3M Leather &amp; Vinyl Kit has poor reviews.
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No experience with tearing because I haven't had that problem. However, I am a seamstress, and I'm wondering if there isn't a type of fabric glue that would seal the edges and prevent further fraying. Check with a craft store such as Joann Fabrics or Michaels. Perhaps there are vinyl patches you could apply also.
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Probably but may depend on how large the tear is, the color of the interior, if you have to color match and other factors. For me I had a small 1/8" x 1/2" tear (with fabric backing still in tact) on a black leather material and it worked great! I just did a little at a time and built it up in layers was key I found. Good luck!
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Try opening the flap further and holding it more open with something. Might consider taking a trick and prop it so it hold out the cover away from the furniture. Could use you hair blow dryer to dry the inside out and then put it back on dry. It will take care of the moisture, but is not a permanent fix. I live were the humidity is low so it isn't an issue for me.
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You don't. Heat from heat gun may significantly accelerate the appearance of small, permanent cracks if you're not very careful, and this "fix" is very temporary. What you actually should do is use a good leather moisturizer/conditioner (after carefully cleaning it first), like Leatherique and others, or better yet - just let the GOOD professional detailing shop do what's necessary.
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On mine, I have used a beeswax sealer that I got from Walkway, a shoe store. It's a mixture of beeswax and some oils that moisturize leather. The sealer also protects against moisture. It buffs to a soft luster.
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Then you don't have to worry about there not being something under it, the original material will be under it. All you'll probably have to do is put a small amount of the liquid vinyl over the burn, then use the heating device to cure the liquid.
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Hi well I found that for vinyl repair I used vinyl waterbed and air mattress repair kit I found it on Amazon it works great! I have a waterbed and it stopped the leak. I hope this helps. Dina
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Put a little on two fingers and rub it in. That is all.Helps if you heat leather with hair dryer
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Leather new worked great for me on a red fake leather chair. I had some puncture areas from keys in the pockets, some tears, etc. Just need to be sure you get the area tightly closed when you put the repair compounds on. I also had a tan chair in the basement.....no tears, just worn areas that I put the coloring on...looks great now.
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I think so Betty. It is recommended by 3M for vinyl protection on automobiles. A nice product and easy to apply. ---Ted---
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That is actually what I did. I purchased the shade with the intentions of covering it with a chevron fabric. I used hot glue and folded about an inch over on each side. The roller mechanism inside malfunctioned the first time I pulled it down. I don't believe it had anything to do with the weight of the fabric, but more the quality of the item. I hope you have better luck than I did.
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Based on your description, I would suggest a recoloring kit instead. The leather repair kit is more for making a repair to an actual tear or deep cracking. Roughed up leather has simply lost its finish. This requires a new finish be applied. This item is not currently available on Amazon but can be viewed on our website www.leathermagic.com
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I would look at something cheaper if u need to modift it if u want to cut it down ud ruin it. Leather, swade liner, probablu wood inderneath
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Used it to repair small cracks on the vinyl portion (sides) of a leather car seat about 1 month ago. Holding up well in spite of frigid temps. We used 3M "blue" masking tape to hold the larger cracks together while the sealant set, then pealed off carefully.
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I have used it on punctures and cigarette burns and it works well. I really do not know about tears. You could put paper or cardboard under the tear and then put the sides together using performix. You need to use enough so you can sand the area so it is even with the rest of the leather. Then buy some SEM color coat flexible marine coating that will match your seating.( it doesn't have to be exact no one will notice) you can paint just the spot or the entire seat. Use several light coats, it drys fast. Try it on a small tear and see if it works. Good luck. I have done this on entire boat seats and they look great. I have used it on punctures and cigarette burns and it works well. I really do not know about tears. You could put paper or cardboard under the tear and then put the sides together using performix. You need to use enough so you can sand the area so it is even with the rest of the leather. Then buy some SEM color coat flexible marine coating that will match your seating.( it doesn't have to be exact no one will notice) you can paint just the spot or the entire seat. Use several light coats, it drys fast. Try it on a small tear and see if it works. Good luck. I have done this on entire boat... » Read More I have used it on punctures and cigarette burns and it works well. I really do not know about tears. You could put paper or cardboard under the tear and then put the sides together using performix. You need to use enough so you can sand the area so it is even with the rest of the leather. Then buy some SEM color coat flexible marine coating that will match your seating.( it doesn't have to be exact no one will notice) you can paint just the spot or the entire seat. Use several light coats, it drys fast. Try it on a small tear and see if it works. Good luck. I have done this on entire boat seats and they look great. « Show Less
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I am not sure, Jose. I bought this to fill small holes in a pair of flats. Honestly, it didn't work nearly as well as I thought, but I think this product might be better suited to fixing a rip, as opposed to filling a hole. I'd say try it (at 5.10, you can't really go wrong), but if it doesn't work, then Liquid Leather might be your best bet instead: http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Leather-Pro-Vinyl-Repair/dp/B000PSMVTA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425440437&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid+leather
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I have had this same problem with one of mine. The tiny beads get around the edge of my Kindle. I can't see any hole or tear in the Lappro but I have had to put some fabric tape on some of the seams. Every so often I have to change the tape and I find the whole back of the old tape is covered with the beads. I think they should have used a bigger bead. It would serve the same purpose and not escape the seams so easily.