Vachetta Leather Gum Stain Remover - Kit-V5.gs by Leather Doctor. Kit-V5.gs is formulated to remove gum and related sticky substances from vachetta, saddler and veg-tan leathers.
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Gum removal process starts with physical removal with a foam rubber sponge like Eraser-4.
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Remaining sticky residue is soften up with Prep-4.4 and work again with Eraser-4.
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A longer dwell with Prep-4.4 is necessary to allow the product to work on the gum more effectively in conjunction with Eraser-4.
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Remaining residue is further removed with Cleaner-3.8 follows with Rinse-3.0.
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Leather rejuvenation replenishes the original fatliquor (fat and oil) content that helps keep the leather supple.
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The first step is by hydrating immediately after the leather is rinsed with Hydrator-3.3.
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Fatliquor-5.0 follows as the second step to top-up the diminishing fatliquor content up to the original average of 15%.
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Then the surface sticky residue is removed again with Hydrator-3.3, and leave to dry naturally.
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Leather non-stick, rub-resistant protection is performed with Protector-B that imparts a rub resistant buttery-feel against friction rubs and shield against sticky soiling while prolonging the appearance of the leather longer.
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This kit comes with reduced shipping weight, thus all the concentrates in the bottles have to be mix/cut with distilled water prior to used.
Instruction:
Gum Stain Removal Process:
1- Excess surface gum is safely removed with Eraser-4.
2- Prep-4.4 is applied directly onto the gum, soften it and removed with LeatherEraser-4
3- The removing process is repeated and dwelling time may be essential for the entire gum to be removed.
4- Towel-5 or a dry terry cotton towel is used to extract until towel shows clean.
Cleaning and Rinsing System:
1- Sticky residue is clean with Cleaner-3.8 and towel extract until the towel shows clean.
2- Then rinse with Rinse-3.0 and towel extracted until towel shows clean.
3- Continue with the hydrating process while the leather is still damp or not fully dried.
Hydrating System:
1- Hydrating to relax and stretch the leather back to dimension is performed with Hydrator-3.3.
2- The leather is saturated and plumps up with a little moisture oozing out when press with fingers.
3- Excess moisture is extracted with a dry terry cotton towel and is immediate ready for the fatliquoring process.
Fatliquoring System:
1- Fatliquor-5.0 is applied to evenly saturate and plumps the leather structure.
2- When the water contents evaporates more Fatliquor-5.0 is replenished repeatedly until then leather is fully saturated.
3- The leather is leave to natural dry and before fully dry it is massaged of flexed to produce a more supple leather.
Fatliquor Residue Removal System:
1- Surface sticky residue is removed with Hydrator-3.3 by spraying and wiping with a dry terry cotton towel.
2- The leather is again left for a natural slow dry and massaging or flexing to dry produce a more supple leather.
Rub-Resistant Protection
1- Apply Protector-B foam brush or paper towel to redistribute it and is ready for use when dry.
Edited: February 13, 2020