Does your car have any unsightly tear in its leather seats? It might be time for a car leather repair, and you can easily fix it on your own without the need for a professional. It will ensure that you lower the maintenance cost for your car. Routine maintenance is important, but doing some on your own is a great way to save money. You can start with your car interior repairs.
Start with the following:
• Inspect the damage and ensure you clean it: Before you get started, assess the damage to know what you are working with. The size of the tear or crack, and is it on the top side of the vinyl side. When you figure out the exact problem of your car seat, it will help you to have the necessary tools to work with.
Once the damage is assessed, you have to clean the area thoroughly. Any treatments that were used earlier should be removed, especially if it is silicone products. Use light soap and a soft scrubbing pad to do it.
• Start patching: Ensure the area you are repairing is masked. Apply the patch material as per the instructions. You might need to apply several thin layers using a palette knife. If you need any information regarding DIY projects for your car, check online as there is a lot of information on that.
• Cure, add the material, and dry: For the patched material to be cured, utilize a heat gun. Once you finish, use a textured plastic piece to press into the patched area to match with the rest of the seat. You can easily find textures that range from smooth to grainy pebbles. Immediately you create some texture, allow it to dry.
• Use a filter: If your leather seat repair is close or has a seam, you have to fill the area using an adhesive. Once the area is covered and allowed to dry, sand it down to match the surrounding areas.