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.
People Also Ask:
1: How to Hydrate and Soften Stiff Leather?
2: What is Leather Degreaser 2.2?
3: What is Leather Cleaner 1.5?
4: What is Leather Acidifier 2.0?
5: What is Leather Hydrator 3.3?
6: What is Leather Fatliquor 5.0?
7: What is Leather Protector B?
8: How to Work with Leather Degreaser 2.2?
9: How to Work with Leather Cleaner 1.5?
10: How to Work with Leather Acidifier 2.0?
11: How to Work with Leather Hydrator 3.3?
12: How to Work with Leather Fatliquor 5.0?
13: How to Work with Leather Protector B?
1: How to Hydrate and Soften Stiff Leather?
1. 1: A holistic 3-step process system to hydrate and soften stiff leather includes pre-cleaning and post-protection.
1. 2.1: Pre-cleaning product systems include Degreaser 2.2, Cleaner 1.5, and Acidifier 2.0.
1. 2.2: Hydrating and softening product systems include Hydrator 3.3 and Fatliquor 5.0.
1. 2.3: Post-protection product system includes Protector B.
2: What is Leather Degreaser 2.2?
2. 1: Degreaser 2.2 by Leather Doctor is a degreaser for removing body oil and grease, and other oil, grease, or wax conditioners.
3: What is Leather Cleaner 1.5?
3. 1: Cleaner 1.5 by Leather Doctor is a pH 1.5 balanced specialty cleaner that removes aging sweat and harmful alkaline cleaner residues.
4: What is Leather Acidifier 2.0?
4. 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.
5: What is Leather Hydrator 3.3?
5. 1: Hydrator 3.3 by Leather Doctor is a pH 3.3 balanced hydrator with multiple functions including relaxing stiffened and hardened aging leather.
6: What is Leather Fatliquor 5.0?
6. 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.
7: What is Leather Protector B?
7. 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.
8: How to Work with Leather Degreaser 2.2?
8. 1: Degreaser 2.2 is shaken until it gels for better control.
8. 2: Degreaser 2.2 is saturated to reach penetrated soiling with appropriate brushes and erasers and extracted with a dry terry cotton towel until the towel shows clean.
8. 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.
9: How to Work with Leather Cleaner 1.5?
9. 1 Cleaner 1.5 concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 12 or 1 inch from top of the 8oz bottle before use.
9. 2: Cleaner 1.5 is applied, and brush with horsehair Brush 1 and towel extract until the towel shows clean, and is ready for Acidifier 2.0.
10: How to Work with Leather Acidifier 2.0?
10. 1: Acidifier 2.0 concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 25 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
10. 2: Acidifier 2.0 is applied directly and brushed with leather Brush 1 to rinse and residue is extracted with a dry absorbent towel.
10. 3: Acidifier 2.0 is left to dwell for 5 to 30 minutes depending on the severity of leather stiffness.
10. 4: Acidifier 2.0 leather treatment is tested for any tackiness or sliminess until a healthy squeaky feel is achieved, and is ready for Hydrator 3.3.
11: How to Work with Leather Hydrator 3.3?
11. 1: Hydrator 3.3 concentrate is to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 25 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
11. 2: Hydrator 3.3 is applied, and work into the cleaned and rinsed stiff leather.
11. 3: Hydrator 3.3 is accelerated saturated by working on the reverse side, micro-cracks, stitching seam, or perforated panel for a darkening effect.
11. 4: Hydrator 3.3 optional thorough saturation is achieved by covering with a soaked-up stretchable Towel 5 acting as a reservoir to slowly penetrate the stiff leather.
11. 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 towel extracted until the towel is dry and is immediately ready for fatliquoring.
12: How to Work with Leather Fatliquor 5.0?
12. 1: Fatliquor 5.0 concentrate in the bottle is to be mixed well with 5 parts warm distilled water or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
12. 2: Fatliquor 5.0 is applied and distributed by brushing or padding into the thickness of the relaxed and damp leather.
12. 3: Fatliquor 5.0 application is repeated each time water contents evaporate leaving behind only the fat and oil content.
12. 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.
12. 5: Fatliquor 5.0 is allowed natural drying for extra softness.
12. 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.
13: How to Work with Leather Protector B?
13. 1: Protector B concentrate in the bottle has to be mixed with distilled water at a ratio of 1: 19 or 1 inch from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
13. 2: Protector B is applied and spread by brushing or padding and it is ready to use when dry.
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Edited on April 3, 2024 by Roger Koh
