Product Overview
Aniline Leather Dye and Ink Remover Kit A7.di by Leather Doctor removes ink and blue jeans dye by reverse transferring the stain into an absorbent paper towel.
Kit A7.di is bundled with five ink and dye-removing systems, a two hydrating and fatliquoring system, one topcoat refinishing system, and one non-stick, rub-resistant protection system. These products work in a harmonizing dovetailing process, climaxing to produce the best progressive result.
People Also Ask:
1: What are the 5 products system use to removing Ballpoint Ink and Dye Stain?
2: What is the Hydrating and Fatliquoring 2 Products System?
3: What is a Topcoating System?
4: What is a Non-Stick, Rub-Resistant Protection System?
5: Testing Tips?
1: What are the 5 products system use to removing Ballpoint Ink and Dye Stain?
1.1: Ballpoint ink is a compound stain that consists of a greasy component and a coloring dyestuff. Thus the need for Ink Remover 4.4 and Dye Remover 7.9 to work in tandem to completely remove both the grease and the dye component one after the other.
1.2: Ink Remover 4.4 a.k.a. Prep 4.4 works by penetrating, lubricating, and suspending the greasy component of the stains on dwell time, and the Towel 5 absorbs the suspended stain instantaneously from the leather.
1.3: Dye Remover 7.9 follows after the grease component is removed and works by penetrating, lubricating, and suspending the dyestuff component of the stains on dwell time, and the Towel 5 absorbs the suspended stain instantaneously from the leather.
1.4: Cleaner 3.8 removes sticky residue after successful grease and dye stain remover with brushing and towel extraction until the new folding side towel shows clean.
1.5: Rinse 3.0 rinses after Cleaner 3.8, with brushing and towel extraction until the new folding side towel shows clean.
1.6: Acidifier 2.0 pH balances leather to a healthy squeaky feel with brushing and towel extraction until the new folding side towel shows clean.
2: What is the Hydrating and Fatliquoring 2 Products System?
2.1: Hydrator 3.3 is a multi-functional product and the emphasis here is on deep rinsing and relaxing the leather before fatliquoring.
2.2: Hydrator 3.3 with its surface active agent penetrates deep into the leather structure and moves suspended staining particulates to the surface to be towel extracted.
2.3: Hydrator 3.3 hydrating and relaxing attributes are spread and distributed into the leather structure to plump, and suspended soiling particulates are towel extracted until the towel shows clean, and the leather is ready for effective fatliquoring.
2.4: Fatliquor 5.0 with its ionic negative (-ve) charged micro-emulsion of fat and oil is applied and spread over following the path of hydration without a dry edge.
2.5: Fatliquor 5.0 application cycle is repeated each round its been absorbed.
2.6: Fatliquor 5.0 last application ends when the product remains on the surface and is left for a slow natural drying.
2.7: Fatliquor 5.0 sticky residue is removed with Hydrator 3.3 until the milky residue turns crystal clear, and is left for slow natural drying. (But if there is no sticky residue left, it also means that the leather still needs Fatliquoring.)
2.8: Appearance is inspected, and any darkening effect is deep stretched with a tablespoon to satisfaction.
3: What is a Topcoating System?
3.1: Aniline Gloss Topcoat 21G is applied after a dry preparation to remove any surface soiling, by brushing and or erasing.
3.2: A light coating with a Towel 5 or lint-free pad for the first coating will ensure proper adhesion and any surface residue removed followed by subsequent fine application with varnishing brush or airbrushing for professional results.
3.3: A fine 2000-grit sandpaper may be used in between dry applications to improve a smooth feel and is ready to protect it.
4: What is a Non-Stick, Rub-Resistant Protection System?
4.1: Protector B is applied and spread with Towel 5 to impart a nonstick surface against sticky stain and reduce friction rubs, and is ready for use.
5: Testing Tips?
5.1: Towel 5 is cut to a size not bigger than our thumb and soak it with Ink Remover 4.4.
5.2: When ink stain is through the reverse suede side, test and work on the suede side to avoid any distortion to the smooth leather finishes.
5.3: Test it on the worst stained area and inspect it every 24 hours with a fresh application until the stain is gone.
5.4: Observe if there is a sign of stain removal, if it does, the stain will eventually be removed with repeat application.
5.5: To secure the test patch from dislodging wrap it over with see-through cling wrap.
5.6: When 72 hours are up with unsatisfactory results, proceed with Dye Remover 7.9 testing over the same spot.
5.7: Dye Remover 7.9 is highly recommended for surface cleaning to reduce side effects.
5.8: Dye Remover 7.9 is transferred to Towel 5 or a cotton bud and the surface is wiped repeatedly to pick up suspended dye stains to satisfaction.
5.9: Cleaner 3.8 is applied to remove sticky residue by brushing and towel extraction until the new folded side towel shows clean.
5.10: Rinse 3.0 is applied to remove all remaining residue by brushing and towel extraction until the new folded side towel shows clean.
5.11: Acidifier 2.0 is applied to pH balance the leather to a healthy squeaky feel by brushing, towel extraction, and finger testing to satisfaction.
5.12: Hydrator 3.3 towel extraction may pick up fugitive dyestuff particulates too.
Your need for further clarification is welcome to help us improve your experience. If this writing is confusing, then logic prevails.
Edited May 1, 2024 by Roger Koh
