[Roger Koh]

When technical pursue is not based on Science First and Art Second it’s chaotic!

Science is based on proven facts!
Art is based on proven practices!

Both faculties when embraced will set us free to experience on the right track with no regret!

That’s the secret to Clean & Grow Rich in Leather.

With a Win-Win-Win (supplier-technician-customer) principle!

Roger Koh
IICRC#942
Master Fire & Smoke Restorer
www.f.com

[LTT Leathercare]

Shaun
You would apply aniline dye with a lint free cloth (ones that do not absorb too  much product).  If you tried applying with a sponge you would waste a lot of product and not get an even application.

Mike
We have seen a pigment coated outside back and arms with an aniline interior.  You would be able to verify this with your micrscope which is essential before beginning any cleaning and/or restoration process.  These areas would not fade like an aniline.  You are right about why they create two tones or micropigments.
It is possible to get depth of colour back in to suites that have been bleached but there are problems if you have harsh lines (as in the one you are dealing with at the moment)  We will contact you today regarding this.

[Roger Koh]

This thread is about “The Science of Aniline Leather Cleaning”, so stay with all our cleaning ideas and experiences before rushing into “The Art of Aniline Leather Refinishing”.

Professional Aniline Leather Cleaning covers the following topics:

A. Spots & Stains:
1   Urine Stain
2   Blood Stain
3   Beer Stains
4   Coffee Stain
5   Tea Stain
6   Catsup Stain
7   Ballpoint Ink Stain
8   Blue Jean Dye Transfer Stain
9   Oil Oxidized Stain (Yellowing)
10   Curry Stain
11   Milk Stain
12   Vomit Stain
13   Tarnish Stain
14   Latex Paint Stain
15   Berry Stain
16   Wine Stain
17   Grass Stain
18   Soot & Smoke Stain
19   Crayon Stain
20   Dye Stain
21   Food Stain
22   Ink Stain
23   India Ink Stain
24   Stamp Pad Ink Stain
25   Lipstick Stain
26   Meat Sauce Stain
27   Nail Polish Stain
28   Sperm Stain
29   Solvent Based Stain
30   Perspiration Stain, etc, etc, etc.

B. pH Neutralizer:
31   Acidifier
32   Basifier

C. Specialty:
33   Spew Remover
34   Anti-Microbial   

D. Deodorizing:
35   Body Oil Odor
36   Cigarette Smoke Odor
37   General Fire Smoke Odor
38   Urea Odor
39   Perspiration Odor
40   Musty Odor
41   Protein Decay Odor

E. Preconditioner:
42   Extra Heavy Duty Preconditioner
43   Heavy Duty Preconditioner
44   Preconditioner

F. Degreaser:
45   Leather Structure Degreaser
46   Leather Surface Degreaser

G. Cleaner:
47   Universal Leather Safe (pH 3-5) Cleaner

H. Rinse:
48   Universal Leather Safe (pH 3-5) Acidifier Rinse
      
I. Fatliquoring:
49   Original Fatliquor Replenishing

J. Leather Structure Conditioning:
50   Leather Cardboard Stiffness Conditioning
51   Crease & Wrinkle Conditioning

K. Leather Surface Conditioning:
52   Patchiness (Uneven Leather Surface Tension)

L. Leather Effect Replenishing:
53   Oil-Pull Up Effect
54   Wax Pull-Up Effect

M. Tactile Feel Conditioning:
55   Buttery Feel
56   Draggy Feel
57   Waxy Feel
58   Silky Feel
   
N. Non-Stick Conditioning:
59   Non-Film Forming Non-Stick Barrier
       
O. Leather Scent Conditioning:
60         Classic Leather Scent   
      
There is no “which is the best product for cleaning analine leather”.

We need a wide collection of Effective Leather Safe (pH 3-5) system products.

There may be the occasional one bottle magic portion touted; but it’s all about the understanding and practices of “Leather Science” that produces the desired result worthy to be called a Leather Professional.

When the above Cleaning Science topics are exhausted then we shall proceed with the next faculty “The Art of Aniline Leather Refinishing”.

Now post your topics of interest please?

Roger Koh
Leather Doctor® System
www.f.com

[*paul_moss]

Roger what are the best products to use for grease removal and use from aniline, out of your forthcoming kits?

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Wow just wehn you think you are getting the hang of things and then that shopping list comes along!

Shaun

[Roger Koh]

A. Preconditioner:
1 preCleaner3.7™    (X)
2 superCleaner4.0™ (X)
3 ultraCleaner4.5™

B. Degreaser:
1 deGreaser4.1™    (Leather Surface Degreaser)
2 deGreaser3.1™    (Leather Structure Degreaser)

C. Spotter:
1 spotter4.6™
2 ink7.7™                (Note, pH is out of the leather safe pH 3-5 range)

Use above products in descending order (A > C) to match severity of soiling (Grease).
D. Must Follow By:
cleaner3.8™ > rinse3.0™

E.  Highly Recommended – Replenish Original Fatliquor.
fatliquor5.0™
       
F. Highly Recommended – Replenish Original Pull-Up Effect.
oilEffect2.8™
waxEffect9.9™

G. Highly Recommended – Leather Scent Non-Stick Feel Conditioner.
leatherScent’B™ (buttery feel) - semi-aniline leathers
leatherScent’S™ (silky feel)   - pure aniline leathers
leatherScent’W™ (waxy feel)   - aniline leathers
leatherScent’D™ (draggy feel)   - nude (veg-tanned) leathers

Note:
(X) – not with this forthcoming kit.
Remember! There are still varieties of aniline leathers, so have to be specific!
Otherwise we make a pariah out of a leather type (leather characteristics distortion).
Be proud of our Profession and do it right the first time, every time!

Products suffix denotes the pH value of product.

Roger Koh
Leather Doctor® System
www.f.com

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I'll get my coat 

Shaun