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Aniline Leather Waxy Matte Dyeing Kit AM3.cl by Leather Doctor strips, degrease, clean, rinse, condition, stain dye, primer coat, coat dye, top coat, and protect.

Aniline Waxy Matte Leather Dye Refinishing Kit AM3.cl

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Aniline Waxy Matte Leather Dye Refinishing Kit AM3.cl by Leather Doctor degrease, acidify, clean, rinse, hydrate, fatliquor, dye, seal, and condition waxed leather.

 Aniline Waxy Matte Leather is a full-grain chrome-tanned leather known for its soft hand and transparent aniline-dyed color that enhances its natural beauty. The dye penetrates through to the reverse suede side, creating a rich, natural look with a subtle Sauvage effect. Its fine waxy matte finish is achieved through an emulsion topcoat, which is further protected with a non-stick, rub-resistant conditioner to minimize finish wear.

 As an amphoteric material, Aniline Waxy Matte Leather is pH-sensitive, requiring leather-safe products with a pH between 3 and 5 to prevent potential damage. If exposed to alkaline substances, it must be pH-balanced back to its neutral state (iso-electric point or pI) to maintain its integrity. Additionally, aniline leathers are more UV-sensitive, making periodic hydration and fatliquoring essential for preventing dryness, reviving color vibrancy, and maintaining suppleness to avoid stiffness and cracking.

 Sequence of Steps for Refinishing Waxy Matte Aniline Leather

The refinishing process for Waxy Matte Aniline Leather consists of four key stages:

Cleaning, Hydrating & Fatliquoring, Dyeing & Sealing, and Conditioning.

Each stage is essential for restoring the leather’s appearance, suppleness, and durability.

 Cleaning (Removes Soiling and Prepares Leather Surface)

A 4-product system is used to remove body oils, grease, sweat, and general soiling while maintaining the leather’s pH integrity:

  • Degreaser 2.2 – Breaks down and emulsifies body oils and grease.
  • Soft 3.8 – Removes general soiling and residual buildup.
  • Rinse 3.0 – Final rinse to remove cleaner residues and return the leather to its optimal pH.
  • Acidifier 2.0 – Neutralizes alkalinity and stabilizes the leather’s pH balance.

  Hydrating & Fatliquoring (Restores Leather Softness and Strength)

A 2-product system replenishes lost moisture and fatliquor to maintain the leather’s suppleness:

  • Hydrator 3.3 – Rehydrates leather fibers, helping to relax stiffness and improve color saturation.
  • Fatliquor 5.0 – Restores essential fats and oils to prevent cracking and maintain leather flexibility.

 Dyeing & Sealing (Restores Color and Enhances Appearance)

A 2-product system is used to restore color intensity and ensure a natural matte finish:

  • Dye 21 – a next-generation transparent surface coating dyestuff.
  • Matte 21 – A waxy matte topcoat to seal and protect the dyed surface while maintaining its original finish.

 Conditioning (Preserves and Enhances Leather Durability)

A 1-product system creates a non-stick, rub-resistant barrier to reduce wear and prolong the leather’s lifespan:

  •  Protector W or Protector W Plus – A waxy-feel conditioner that enhances resistance to scuffing, abrasion, and soiling, with the Plus version offering a leather scent.

 Kit AM3.cl requires 1435g (1.6 quarts) of distilled waterto be mixed and filled before use, and products are available individually as refills to complete your project.

 Kit AM3.cl Product Summary Includes:

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✅ Degreaser 2.2 
✅ Soft 3.8
✅ Rinse 3.0 
✅ Acidifier 2.0
✅ Hydrator 3.3
✅ Fatliquor 5.0
✅ Dye 21
✅ Matte 21
✅ Protector W
✅ Brush 1 
✅ Foam Brush 2
✅ Towel 5 
✅ Leather Eraser 4
✅ Sandpaper 2000

 

Instruction:

1 Degreasing with Degreaser 2.2 

  1. Degreaser 2.2 is shaken well to coagulate.
  2. It is saturated to reach penetrated soiling with appropriate brushes and erasers and extracted with Towel 5 equivalent until it shows clean.
  3. It is reapplied and allowed to dwell 3 to 30 minutes or before it dries for a complete soiling suspension and extracted until it shows clean.

2 Cleaning with Soft 3.8

  1. Before use, the Soft 3.8 concentrate, a ratio of 1 to 64, is mixed with 224g distilled water, or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle.
  2. It is shaken well, applied, and brushed with leather Brush 1 and towel extract until the towel shows clean.

3 Rinsing Rinse 3.0

  1. Before use, the Rinse 3.0 concentrate, a ratio of 1 to 80, is mixed with 224g distilled water, or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle.
  2. It is shaken, applied, and brushed with Leather Brush 1 and extracted with a towel until it shows clean and the leather takes a squeaky, healthy feel.

4 pH Balance with Acidifier 2.0

  1. Before use, the Acidifier 2.0 concentrate, a ratio of 1 to 25, is mixed with 224g distilled water, or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle.
  2. It is applied directly, brushed, and extracted with Towel 5 until clean.
  3. It is kept for 3 to 30 minutes to control dye bleeding or surface tackiness.
  4. Treatment is complete with a test for a healthy squeaky feel.

5 Hydrating Hydrator 3.3 

  1. Before use, the Hydrator 3.3 concentrate, a ratio of 1 to25, is mixed with 218g of distilled water, or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle.
  2. It is applied from the surface or accelerates saturation by working on the reverse side for a quick darkening effect.
  3. A 3 minutes to 72 hours dwell to activate dormant dyestuff to resurface for an effective relaxing results.
  4. Creases, wrinkles, or shrinkage is stake, massage, and stretch to dimension ready for fatliquoring.
  5. Leaving overnight for long dwell, Mold Killer 3.6 may be needed to control potential mold growth.

6 Softening with Fatliquor 5.0

  1. Before use, the Fatliquor 5.0 concentrate, a ratio of 1 to 5, is mixed with 189g warm distilled water, or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle.
  2. It is applied and redistributed with appropriate brushes or pads until the thickness of the leather is saturated.
  3. The application is repeated each time water content evaporates, until it absorbs no more.
  4. Sticky residue is further driven into the leather structure or rinsed off with Hydrator 3.3.
  5. Fatliquored leather is left to dry naturally for extra softness.
  6. Fatliquored leather is further staked, massaged, flexed or stretched accordingly with a little wet back with Hydrator 3.3 until dry for extra suppleness.
  7. Surface tension is also inspected with Hydrator 3.3 using a folded towel to check for even absorbency, avoiding blotchiness ready for Dye 21.

7 Dyeing with Matte 50

  1. Before use, the Matte 50 concentrate, a ratio of 1 to 1, is mixed with 57g distilled water, or 1 inches mark from the top of the 4oz bottle.
  2. Check for surface tension with Hydrator 3.3 to ensure free of surface grease to avoid poor adhesion.
  3. Use Primer 73 to ensure proper adhesion. 
  4. It is applied onto the surface of the leather by Foam 2, folded Towel 5, or airbrushing for the desired result.

8 Conditioning with Conditioner W

  1. Before use, Conditioner W concentrate, a ratio of 1 to 19, is mixed with 215g distilled water, or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle.
  2. It is shaken, applied, and spread with a Foam 2 or folded Towel 5 and is ready to use when dry. 

9 How to Identify Leather Stains?

Stain identification is crucial for effective treatment and is based on six key factors:
Appearance, Odor, Color, Feel-of-Hand, Location, and Buildup or Absorption.

     1. Appearance

Observing the stain looks can indicate whether it is a spill, rub-on, penetration, or surface deposit.
Some stains may cause dye or finish damage, revealing changes in the leather’s color or texture.

     2. Odor

Smelling the stain can help identify its source.
Common odors include:

    • Moldy (fungal growth)
    • Smoke (fire or cigarette exposure)
    • Putrid (decaying organic matter)
    • Ammonia (urine contamination)

     3. Color

Color provides a clue to the staining substance but can change over time due to oxidation.
The leather’s natural color may also influence how the stain appears.

    • Red stains: Could be from wine, blood, lipstick, nail polish, or beverages.
    • Blood stains: Blood can oxidize, shift from red to tan, and then black.

     4. Feel-of-Hand

Touching the stain helps determine its type:

    • Sticky: Likely from candy, beverages, or sugary substances.
    • Brittle and stiff: This could indicate nail polish, paint, or shellac.
    • Greasy smear: Often caused by lipstick, oils, or butter.

     5. Location

The stain’s location on the leather provides hints about its origin.

    • Headrests & armrests: Usually stained by body oil, sweat, and grease.
    • Seat cushions: Often show food or beverage spills.

     6. Buildup or Absorbed?

Stains can be surface-level (built-up) or deeply absorbed into the leather.

    • Built-up stains (common on pigmented leather) include paint, food residue, and ink.
    • Absorbed stains (common on nubuck, aniline, and unfinished leather) include wine, tea, and coffee.
    • Combination stains: Some stains contain absorbed and surface elements, such as lipstick, ink, and mustard.
    • Protein-based stains: Examples include blood, dairy, and egg-based spills.
    • Oil-based stains: Often come from grease, butter, and lotions.
    • Colloidal stains: These may require specialized treatments.

     7. Additional Considerations:

    • Sweat stains can chemically alter leather, causing tackiness (when dry) or sliminess (when wet).
    • Dye stains may show when wiping with a white towel—indicating color crocking.
    • Fatliquor leaching (spew) appears as a milky film and causes leather to become stiff and prone to cracking.

By carefully identifying the stains, you can apply the appropriate Leather Doctor® specialty product system to restore leather to its original beauty.

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9 How to Use the Aniline Waxy Matte Leather Problem-Solving Matrix? 

The matrix categorizes common issues with aniline leather into five groups: Soil, Stain, Odor, Structure, and Finish (listed in the left column). Corresponding recommended products are displayed across the top row. Each number within the matrix indicates the steps required to address the problem holistically.

For example:
If a leather issue involves an unknown compound that combines soil, stain, and odor, follow the sequence across the matrix, combining necessary steps from each category. The process should always conclude with:

    • Hydrator 3.3 to rehydrate and relax the leather.
    • Fatliquor 5.0 to replenish lost fats and oils, restoring suppleness.
    • Protector W conditioning the leather for ongoing durability.

10 Technical Help and Support?

Thank you for your input on improving this writing. Comments are welcome!

Edited: March 16, 2025 by Roger Koh.

Aniline Waxy Matte Leather Visual Identification

This visual identification helps in an instant recognition to establish a match from among the varied aniline varieties without compromising its original characteristics.

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