Leather Restoration Services: Expert Techniques for Lasting Results

Our colouring process revitalises leather upholstery by carefully matching original shades and applying specialist coatings that restore colour depth and uniformity while preserving the leather’s natural texture.

Leather Scuff and Scratch Repair

At Hampshire Leather Care, every leather repair or restoration is carried out with precision and a deep understanding of how different leathers age, react to use, and respond to treatment. Whether dealing with wear, colour loss, cracking, or accidental damage, our process combines professional-grade materials, advanced repair techniques, and years of hands-on experience.

A typical day's work in Rerstoring Leather Upholstery

1. Leather Identification & Assessment

Before any work begins, the leather type is identified — such as pigmented, semi-aniline, aniline, pull-up, or coated leather. Each type requires a specific approach, as absorbency, finish type, and coating thickness vary. We also assess the extent of structural wear, surface coating breakdown, and previous repair attempts, ensuring a correct and safe plan of action.

2. Deep Cleaning & Surface Preparation

All areas are professionally cleaned using pH-balanced leather cleaning solutions to remove oils, dirt, and residues that can interfere with adhesion. For restoration, we then prepare the surface by micro-abrasion and degreasing using specialist solvents and fine-grade pads. This ensures that new pigments and coatings can bond effectively.

3. Repairing Damage

Cracks, scuffs, and small tears are carefully stabilised and repaired using flexible leather fillers, binders, and adhesives:

• Cracking & surface wear – reinforced with leather binder and flexible fillers to restore surface integrity.
• Tears or holes – internally backed with fine leather or fibre mesh and bonded using high-strength adhesive systems.

Each repair is tested for flexibility before colour application to ensure it will move naturally with the leather.

4. Colour Restoration

Using precision-matched pigments, we restore the original tone and finish of the leather. Our colour system is water-based & high-flex ensuring a long-lasting result. Colour is applied in fine, controlled layers using airbrush or sponge techniques, depending on the area and required finish (matt, satin, or gloss). Edges are feathered for a seamless blend into the surrounding leather.

5. Topcoat & Protective Sealing

Once colour is restored, a durable polyurethane protective topcoat is applied — this is the same technology used in leather manufacturing. It provides:

• Abrasion resistance
• UV protection to reduce fading
• Improved cleanability and stain resistance

Topcoats can be adjusted for sheen, giving the leather a consistent, even appearance.

6. Conditioning & Finishing

After curing, the leather is conditioned with professional protection creams containing anti-friction and anti-dye transfer agents. These help maintain flexibility and extend the life of the restored finish.

7. Aftercare & Maintenance

Every repair and restoration is followed by guidance on correct cleaning and protection intervals. Proper aftercare ensures that the new surface coating remains supple, cleanable, and resistant to everyday wear.At Hampshire Leather Care, every leather repair or restoration is carried out with precision and a deep understanding of how different leathers age, react to use, and respond to treatment. Whether dealing with wear, colour loss, cracking, or accidental damage, our process combines professional-grade materials, advanced repair techniques, and years of hands-on experience.

Typical Leather Repairs We Carry Out

• Colour restoration on worn seating areas
• Crack and scuff repair on armrests or cushion fronts
• Restoration of faded aniline leather
• Re-pigmentation of colour-loss from UV or cleaning damage
• Filling and stabilising small holes, cat scratches, or abrasions
• Split strengthening and repair
• Application of antique effect
• Two-tone repair

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Client Testimonials

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