Superb leather saddle repair kit that actually works!!!!!!!!

[yakboy]

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The white leather dye I used on the Stars and Stripes saddle took about 10 very light coats to get a colour I was happy with.

 

[Laserblueexige]

Just another recommendation for this product and thanks to Pechy for putting the video together otherwise I think I would have simply bought a replacement. It was remarkable easy and I completed the task in about 30 minutes. My wife was so impressed with the result she is trying to get me to do her horse saddle which I think I will take a rain check on!!

Before and after pictures.

 

[Peachy!]

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Proper job Laserblue....

The white leather dye I used on the Stars and Stripes saddle took about 10 very light coats to get a colour I was happy with.

Pictures please....

 

[yakboy]

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Proper job Laserblue....

The white leather dye I used on the Stars and Stripes saddle took about 10 very light coats to get a colour I was happy with.

Pictures please....

Before

After

 

[Laserblueexige]

yakboy....deep respect, that can't of been easy!

 

[Peachy!]

Now then...

We’ve covered refreshing colour and finish, but what about tears & holes?
Well the company that sells the renovation kit also sells “leather filler” & “leather glue” I’m guessing these products will work fine cosmetically, but I want to see if they will be up to the task of actually being ridden, not just hung on a wall... so, to that end I posted a wanted thread for a Selle Flite titanium, rough as you like, to see what’s out there.

Captain Stupido answered the call with this sorry specimen for about the price of postage;

 

[Peachy!]

First jobs, a deep clean.
I pull back the leather at the rear so that it I’m less likely to soak the sponge layer and also I polish the rails, then pull back the rest of the loose leather ready for some contact adhesive... I put plenty on as I’m not worried about clean up, a good citrus based adhesive cleaner makes light of any mess... 10 minutes clamped up whilst I make a brew..

 

[Peachy!]

Right, on with the glueing & filling...

Pretty simple stuff, a quick glue and tape up, leave on a radiator for about an hour, then apply a thin amount of filler, not sure what this is, dye mixed with latex maybe? Anyway... time to take the dog for a walk.

 

[Peachy!]

Then it’s a simple case of fine sanding, then following the steps shown in the video.. dye, dry, sand x3, lacquer x 3 and here we are. Probably won’t ride it for a few days though..

 

[yakboy]

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Ooo that's a bit of Black Magic that is.....burn him at the stake :shock:


Seriously impressive though Peachy