How to Fix a Rip in Bycast Leather

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Clean the surface of the area that requires repair.

   Make sure to use a high quality leather cleaner and choose one that has no added oils or waxes.
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   Step 2: Let the area dry.

   You can use a hair dryer to speed up the drying time. , If there is a tear all the way through the leather, cut a piece of repair cloth that is 50 percent larger than the rip in each dimension. , Make sure that the repair cloth is laying flat.
   
   A nylon palette knife or pencil will aid you in positioning the cloth accurately. , Then glue the tear to the repair cloth.
   
   Try to leave a concave void (valley) in the torn area that will be later filled.
   
   Let the repaired area dry for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight, before applying the next coat. , Bring the leather repair filler level with the surface. ,, The drying time will be about 4 to 6 hours per millimetre of leather repair filler.
   
   To speed up the curing time, you can use a hair dryer, but it is best to let the repair compound dry naturally. ,, This step is optional, only if needed.
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   Step 3: Cut a piece of leather repair cloth.

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   Step 4: Center the cloth under the rip.

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   Step 5: Apply leather filler to inside of the whole perimeter of the rip.

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   Step 6: Apply filler to the ripped area

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   Step 7: filling the concave void (valley).

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   Step 8: Clean the repaired areas with warm water before the filler has dried.

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   Step 9: Let dry overnight.

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    Step 10: Lightly smooth the area using 400 grit sandpaper.

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    Step 11: Apply the leather dye on the top of the repair.

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