Product Overview
Leather Degreaser, Hydrator and Softener Kit DHS3 by Leather Doctor degreases, cleans, rinses, pH balances, hydrates, softens, and protects old and stiff leather safely.
1: Instruction:
How to Hydrate and Soften Stiff Leather?
Kit DHS3 requires 1.049gm of distilled water before ready to use.
A holistic 3-step process system to hydrate and soften stiff leather includes pre-cleaning and post-protection.
A: Pre-cleaning systems include Degreaser 2.2, pH 1.5, and Acidifier 2.0.
B: Hydrating and softening systems include Hydrator 3.3 and Fatliquor 5.0.
C: Post-protection system includes Protector B.
1: Instruction - Leather Degreaser 2.2.
1.1: Degreaser 2.2 is shaken until it fully gels before use.
1.2: Degreaser 2.2 is saturated to reach penetrated soiling with appropriate brushes and erasers and extracted with a dry absorbent towel until it shows clean.
1.3: Degreaser 2.2 is re-applied and allow dwelling 5 to 30 minutes or before it dries for a complete soiling suspension to occur and towel extract until it shows clean, and is ready for Cleaner 1.5.
2: Instruction - Leather pH Cleaner 1.5.
2.1: pH 1.5 concentrate is to be mixed with 209g distilled water 1: 12 or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2.2: pH 1.5 is applied, brushed, and towel extracted until it shows clean, and is ready to rinse with Acidifier 2.0.
3: Instruction - Leather Acidifier 2.0.
3.1:Acidifier 2.0 concentrate is to be mixed with 218g distilled water 1: 25 or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
3.2: Acidifier 2.0 is applied directly, brushed to rinse and residue is extracted with a dry absorbent towel.
3.3: Acidifier 2.0 is left to dwell for 5 to 30 minutes depending on the severity of leather stiffness.
3.4: Acidifier 2.0 leather treatment is tested for any tackiness or sliminess until a healthy squeaky feel is achieved, and is ready for hydrating with Hydrator 3.3.
4: Instruction - Leather Hydrator 3.3.
4.1: Hydrator 3.3 concentrate is to be mixed with 218g distilled water 1: 25 or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
4.2: Hydrator 3.3 is applied, and works into the leather.
4.3: Hydrator 3.3 is saturated by working on the reverse side, micro-cracks, stitching seam, or perforated panel for an accelerated darkening effect.
4.4: Hydrator 3.3 optional thorough saturation is achieved by covering with a soaked-up stretchable Towel 5 as a reservoir to penetrate the stiff leather slowly.
4.5: Hydrator 3.3 is allowed a soaking time of 1 to 72 hours for effective relaxing results. When a relaxing result is achieved, stretch and massage the leather to return to its original dimension and shape. Excess liquid is extracted until the towel is dry and is immediately ready for fatliquoring.
5: Instruction - Leather Fatliquor 5.0.
5.1: Fatliquor 5.0 concentrate in the bottle is mixed well with 189g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
5.2: Fatliquor 5.0 is applied and distributed by brushing or padding into the thickness of the relaxed and damp leather.
5.3: Fatliquor 5.0 application is repeated each cycle water contents evaporate leaving behind only the fat and oil content.
5.4: Fatliquor 5.0 surface residue is further driven into the leather structure or rinsed off until surface milky fat and oil turn clear with Hydrator 3.3.
5.5: Fatliquor 5.0 is allowed natural drying for extra softness.
5.6:Faliquor 5.0 replenished leather is further staked, massaged, and flexed accordingly to the desired suppleness with a little wet back with Hydrator 3.3 until dry.
6: Instruction - Leather Protector B?
6.1: Protector B concentrate is to be mixed with 215g distilled water 1: 19 or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
6.2: Protector B is applied and spread by brushing or padding and is ready to use when dry.
People Also Ask:
1: What is Degreaser 2.2?
2: What is pH 1.5?
3: What is Acidifier 2.0?
4: What is Hydrator 3.3?
5: What is Fatliquor 5.0?
6: What is Protector B?
1: What is Leather Degreaser 2.2?
1.1: Degreaser 2.2 by Leather Doctor is a degreaser for removing body oil and grease, and other oil, grease, or wax conditioners.
2: What is Leather pH Cleaner 1.5?
2.1: pH 1.5 by Leather Doctor is a pH 1.5 balanced specialty cleaner that removes aging sweat and harmful alkaline cleaner residues.
3: What is Leather Acidifier 2.0?
3.1: Acidifier 2.0 by Leather Doctor is a pH 2.0 acidifier rinse for controlling, neutralizing, and pH-balancing leather from denaturing into rawhide.
4: What is Leather Hydrator 3.3?
4.11: Hydrator 3.3 by Leather Doctor is a pH 3.3 balanced hydrator with multiple functions including relaxing stiffened and hardened aging leather.
5: What is Leather Fatliquor 5.0?
5.1: Fatliquor 5.0 softening conditioner is a micro-emulsion of fat, oil, and water for rejuvenating, restoring, and softening all types of leather and suede to impart their original suppleness and protect them from dry rotting and stiffness.
6: What is Leather Protector B?
6.1: Protector B by Leather Doctor is a non-stick, rub-resistant conditioner that imparts a soft buttery feel to leather. The leather scent version is Leather Scent Protector B Plus.
Any questions, comments or suggestion to help improve this product overview is welcome.
Edited on December 7, December 17, 2024 by Roger Koh
