Leather Metallic Additive (5 colours)

Advantages of the Leather Metallic Additive EXPERT LINE:

Created specifically for the leather industry;
Forms a hard-wearing elastic coating which is resistant to water, aggressive media and weathering;
Colourfastness of tinted leather under the influence of UV radiation and other external factors;
Highly decorative, retains the softness of leather, does not give the painted surface a filmy feel;
It is highly adhesive, which allows it to be used for dying not only natural leathers, but also artificial leathers;
It has the highest class of environmental friendliness;
Meets modern leather industry standards.

The Leather Metallic Additive EXPERT LINE by LeTech is a professional product, which requires a certain application technique and an understanding of the properties of the product.

Our LeTech ACADEMY - LeCademy+ trains you in the correct use of our professional care and restoration products and supports you in the application process.

SURFACE PREPARATION

The process of restoring and painting consists of several important steps that must be carefully followed in order to achieve a quality result.

The surface to be painted must be thoroughly cleaned of dust, dirt and impurities, using a professional Leather Ultimate Cleaner.

In the case of heavy soiling and grease stains in the leather, the dirt and grease must first be removed using the Leather Degreaser.

After thorough cleaning and preparation, the leather should be degreased using the Leather Alcohol Cleaner or the Leather Liquid Degreaser.

If your leather is damaged or the paintwork is damaged, you should first remove the loose old paintwork with the Leather Prep or the Leather Solvent Cleaner.

After thorough cleaning and preparation of the leather for painting, apply the Leather Primer with the Leather Cross Linker X 5-10% of the product.

PAINT APPLICATION

To obtain the metallic effect you want on your leather surface, simply add the Leather Metallic Additive to your Leather Colourant or to your Leather Top Coat from the LeTech range.

We recommend adding the Leather Metallic Additive in a ratio from 10% to 20%, depending on the degree of effect you wish to achieve. The remainder of the application process is identical to that of standard Leather Colourant.

Thoroughly shake the Leather Colourant prior to application. In order to achieve a highly decorative surface it is recommended that the paint is applied in thin and even coats by spraying with a blower or airbrush.

Pneumatic spraying with an airbrush or spray gun. The paint may be diluted with distilled water. Nozzle diameter: 0.5-1.2 mm. Pressure: 1.1 - 8 bar (depending on airbrush or spray gun model). Compressed air must be free from water and oil. Paint must be thoroughly mixed and passed through a 190-micron filter before application.

Application with sponge, brush or roller: the optimum viscosity of the paint enables manual application, touch-up of minor, localized leather damage, foundation, for further treatment of the leather or colour recovery.

It is also an excellent colouring technique for painting on leather. For thicker colours, use our Leather Thickening Agent.

FINISHING

After colouring leather, we recommend protecting the surface with LeTech Leather Top Coat and adding the Leather Cross Linker X 5-10% of the total product.

LeTech Leather Top Coat enhances the abrasion and durability of the leather finish.
With the LeTech EXPERT LINE range of protective coatings, you can choose from a range of matte or gloss finishes to give your leather the tactile properties you want from our unique range of protective coat additives:

Leather Slip Additive;
Leather Wax-Effect Additive;
Leather X-Guard Additive;
Leather Casein Additive;
Leather Thickening Agent.
The Leather Top Coat is applied as a final step, after the leather has been repaired and coloured, to ensure a permanent hold. The Leather Thickening Agent is ideally applied by spraying with an airbrush or airbrush gun. This allows you to get an even film and the necessary protective coating characteristics. Avoid applying too much varnish as too thick layers of barrier varnish can discolour the leather and make it harder to handle.

The drying time of the Leather Top Coat depends on the temperature and humidity of the environment. The Leather Top Coat can usually be used after 2-3 hours after restoration, but the complete curing and crystallization process takes 8-12 hours.

It is not recommended to expose the leather to cleaning agents and various leather care products in the first week after restoration and application of the Leather Top Coat. A week after restoration, the leather can be used without restrictions.

INSTRUMENT CLEANING

After all coatings have been applied, rinse the tools used thoroughly with water and, if necessary, use LeTech Leather Prep paint remover.