Waxy Matte Aniline Leather Topcoat Refinishing Kit AM3.tc

 Waxy Matte Aniline Leather Topcoat Refinishing Kit AM3.tc by Leather Doctor degrease, acidify, clean, rinse, hydrate, fatliquor, topcoat, and condition waxy matte leather.

Waxy Matte or waxed is a type of aniline leather that features a matte finish with a waxy feel. Unlike standard aniline leather, which has a gloss topcoat, waxy matte leather is treated with a fine layer of wax that enhances its durability while maintaining a soft, natural look.

This leather is commonly found in pastel-colored aniline leathers, where the soft finish is prone to scuffing and scratching. Over time, body oil, grease, and sweat tend to accumulate in high-contact areas such as headrests, handrests, footrests, and seat cushions, especially when neglected.

The matte finish gives it a subtle, non-glossy appearance, making it a popular choice for luxury furniture, handbags, and fashion accessories. Proper care involves gentle cleaning, periodic hydration, and fatliquoring to replenish lost fats and oils helps preventing drying and cracking. Additionally, surface conditioning with products like Protector W helps maintain its waxy texture and improve friction resistance for long-lasting durability.

Kit AM3.tc is a comprehensive leather restoration system designed to address common issues found in waxy matte aniline leathers. It effectively:

✅ Removes Body Oil, Grease & Sweat Accumulation – Eliminates unwanted buildup that creates an unnatural gloss.
✅ Rejuvenates Color Loss from Sun Fading – Restores the leather’s vibrancy and depth.
✅ Restores Leather Softness, Flexibility & Strength – Replenishes lost moisture and suppleness for long-term durability.
✅ Protects the Topcoat – Addresses scuffing and abrasion damage to maintain the leather’s original finish.

For more advanced repairs, additional optional products are available separately:

• Glue 3 – For reattaching flaps and fixing minor cat damage.
• Abrasion Repair R4 – Smooths rough abrasions and worn-out areas.
• Patch 4S – Provides structural reinforcement for tears and rips.
• Stucco 9S – Fills in holes for seamless leather restoration.

Kit AM3.tc concentrates require 1374g or 1.5 quarts distilled water to be mixed and added to 1.5 inches below the top of the 8oz bottles before use. Products are bundled to perform the following dovetailing sequence of steps to achieve the desired holistic result. 

 Kit AM3.tc concentrates require 1374g (1.5 quarts) distilled water to be mixed and filled before use to these selected leather-safe products: 

 Kit AM3 Product Summary Includes:

Degreaser 2.2
Acidifier 2.0
Soft 3.8
Rinse 3.0
Hydrator 3.3

Fatliquor 5.0

 

 

• Vachetta 1.2
• Acidifier 2.0
• Hydrator 3.3
• Fatliquor 5.0
• Vachetta 2.8
• Protector B
• Brush 1
• Foam 2
• Towel 5

Degreasing & Acidifying system (Degreaser 2.2 & Acidifier 2.0)

 Leather Degreaser 2.2 by Leather Doctor® is a professional-grade, water-based solution formulated to remove body oils, grease, and sweat from leather surfaces. 

 Degreaser 2.2 Key Benefits: 

Deep-Cleansing, Leather-Safe Degreaser for All Leather Types: 

 Ideal for use on headrests, armrests, collars, cuffs, handles, and steering wheels, this powerful cleaner penetrates deep to lift embedded grime while maintaining the integrity of the leather.

 With a pH value of 2.2, Degreaser 2.2 is leather-safe and prevents common issues like dye bleeding and surface damage. Unlike harsh solvent-based alternatives, it cleans effectively without drying out or weakening the leather structure.

 Suitable for all leather types—including absorbent and sensitive finishes like Nubuck and suede—Degreaser 2.2 is an essential tool for restoring and preserving leather’s natural beauty, softness, and longevity.

 Leather Acidifier 2.0 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 2.0 acidic rinse designed to control, neutralize, and restore leather’s natural pH balance.

Acidifier 2.0 prevents leather from denaturing, which can lead to bleeding, streaking, tackiness, and structural weakness due to alkaline overexposure. 

 Acidifier 2.0 Key Benefits:

 Neutralizes alkaline contamination from cleaners, sweat, and body oils
 Prevents dye bleeding and color streaking
 Reduces leather tackiness and improves texture
 Strengthens leather fibers and enhances structural integrity 

Cleaning & Rinsing system (Soft 3.8 & Rinse 3.0)

 Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8 by Leather Doctor® is a leather-safe, pH 3.8 mild cleaner formulated to effectively emulsify and lift general soiling without causing common side effects.

Soft 3.8 is among the mildest of cleaners with a lower cleaning power than Strong 4.3 and Super 4.9. 

 Why Choose Soft 3.8?

• Soft 3.8 is the mildest among the Leather Doctor's range of cleaners which is safe for all leather, nubuck, and suede.
• Always test clean with Soft 3.8 and evaluate the result to your satisfaction before progressively increasing the cleaning power to Strong 4.3 or Super 4.9.
• Accumulated soiling may require the next level of Prep 4.4 or Prep 7.7 preparatory cleaners. 
• Penetrated body oil, grease, and sweat requires Degreaser 2.2 and is rinsed with Acidifier 2.0.
• Provides the “just right” strength—a balance between under-cleaning and over-cleaning.
• Part of a holistic leather-safe system: always follow rinse with Rinse 3.0

 Soft 3.8 Key Benefits:

 Gently Cleans Without Harsh Effects – Maintains leather’s natural integrity
 Works Seamlessly with Prep 4.4 and Prep 7.7 – Allows for after cleaning of sticky residue
 Prevents Rings & Browning – Ideal for pH-sensitive leathers
 Residue-Free with Rinse 3.0 – Restores leather’s pH balance for long-term care

 Leather Rinse 3.0 by Leather Doctor is a pH 3.0 leather-safe rinse formulated to remove suspended soil and restore the pH balance of leather, ensuring its structural integrity and long-term durability.

 Rinse 3.0 Key Features & Benefits:

         Removes Suspended Soil – Lifts and extracts emulsified soiling for a clean, residue-free finish
         Neutralizes Alkaline Residue – Restores pH balance to prevent damage from alkaline overexposure
         Prevents Tackiness & Dye Bleeding – Stabilizes the leather structure, reducing unwanted texture changes
         Enhances Leather’s Ionic Charge – Recharges the leather with a positive (+ve) charge, improving its ability to bond with   negatively (-ve) charged tanning agents, dyestuff, and fatliquor
         Preserves Suppleness & Durability – Helps maintain the leather’s softness, preventing stiffness and cracking

Hydrating & Fatliquoring system ( Hydrator 3.3 & Fatliquor 5.0)

 Leather Hydrator 3.3 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 3.3 conditioner that softens stiff leather by relaxing fibers and prepping it for effective fatliquoring.

 Hydrator 3.3 Key Benefits:

 Restores Leather Softness & Flexibility – Relaxes stiff fibers and prevents brittleness
 Smooths Out Creases & Wrinkles – Prepares leather for optimal conditioning
 Reactivates Dormant Dyestuff – Helps resurface color for a more even appearance
 Facilitating Colloidal Water Movement - Redistributing and balancing leather constituents
 Prepares for Fatliquoring – Enhances absorption of essential oils and fats
 Residue-Free & Non-Sticky – Ensures a clean, breathable finish

 Leather Fatliquor 5.0 by Leather Doctor is a pH 5.0 micro-emulsion of fat, oil, and water to restore the leather's original softness, strength, and flexibility.

 How It Works:

 Replenishes Essential Fats & Oils - Prevents leather from drying, stiffening, or cracking

 Enhances Leather’s Suppleness & Elasticity - Maintains a soft, luxurious feel

 Strengthens Leather Fibers - Improves tensile strength and durability

 Creates a Breathable Structure - Ensures leather remains pliable without feeling greasy

 Prevents Brittleness & Fiber Breakage - Essential for long-term leather preservation

Top Coat system (Matte 21)

 Aniline Finish Topcoat Waxy Matte 21 by Leather Doctor® is a water-based sealing topcoat formulated with fine particle-size urethane waxy resins.

Matte 21 provides a matte luster and a distinct waxy feel, perfectly suited to preserve and enhance waxed aniline leathers while maintaining their natural aesthetic and soft texture.

This wax-enriched topcoat is ideal for upholstery, handbags, garments, and saddlery, offering superior durability, flexibility, and resistance against friction, oxidation, and dye migration.

 Matte 21 Key Features:

 Matte finish with a waxy feel of hand.

 Tough and flexible urethane resin formulation.

 Seals and protects aniline dyes.

 Retains the natural look and softness of the leather.

 Recommended for professional-grade refinishing and rejuvenation.

Conditioning system (Protector W)

 

 Leather Protector W by Leather Doctor® is a matte, soft, waxy-feel, non-stick, rub-resistant conditioner designed to enhance and protect leather while maintaining a refined, natural appearance.

 

 Features & Benefits:

 

 Matte, Waxy-Feel Conditioning - Provides a soft, luxurious touch without an artificial gloss

 

 Non-Stick Formula - Shields against sticky soiling and prevents dirt buildup

 

 Rub-Resistant Protection - Reduces friction wear, scuffing, and stretching for extended leather durability

 

 Refined Appearance - Enhances the leather’s natural beauty with a finer, non-glossy finish

 

Protector W Plus 

 

 Offers the same benefits as Protector W, but with an added luxurious leather scent

 

Tools

Leather Brush 1 

Brush 1 is a detailing horsehair brush for all smooth leather for soft and scratch-free cleaning. Brush 1 is ergonomically designed as an extension of our hand with a sturdy grooved grip to produce effective results easily and efficiently. Its length is 7 inches with a three-row horsehair 1½ inches cleaning head.

Foam Brush 2

Foam 2 is a 2-inch high-density poly foam brush that resists tearing and shredding and carries more material for controlling and spreading solution for a more even distribution.

Towel 5 

This paper towel works like cloth and is lint-free, highly absorbent, stretchable, washable, and strong. 

Leather Eraser 4

Leather Eraser 4 by Leather Doctor is used on all leather, nubuck, and fine suede for dry and wet cleaning with better greasy and gummy soil traction.

Sand 2000

Sandpaper 2000 grit is recommended to remove refinishing streaks for in between coatings.

Instruction:

1 Degreasing

1. Degreaser 2.2 is shaken to gel before use. 
2. It is transferred onto Foam 2, Brush 2, or Eraser 4 for better control before applying to the stain.
3. It is brushed and suspended soiling extracted with absorbent towel changing folding sides until it shows clean, ready for acidifing rinse.

2 Acidifying 

1. Acidifier 2.0 concentrate 1: 25 is mixed with 218g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. It is applied directly, brushed, and extracted with a towel until clean.
3. It is kept for 3 to 30 minutes to neutralize and stabilize leather pH.
4. Treatment is complete with a test for a healthy squeaky feel, ready for other processes.

3 Cleaning

1. Cleaner 3.8 concentrate 1: 64 is mixed with 224g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. It is applied and brushed with a horsehair Brush 1.
3. Suspended soiling is extracted with a dry absorbent towel until it shows clean and proceed to rinse with Rinse 3.0

4 Rinsing

1. Rinse 3.0 concentrate 1: 80 is mixed with 224g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. Rinse 3.0 is applied, brushed, and suspended soiling is extracted with a dry absorbent towel and ready with hydrating.

5 Hydrating

1. Hydrator 3.3 concentrate 1: 25 is mixed with 218g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. Hydrator 3.3 is applied and brushed with a deep even saturating appearance, massaged, and stretched to dimension, before proceeding with fatliquoring.

6 Fatliquoring

1. Fatliquor 5.0 concentrate 1: 5 is mixed with 189g of distilled water or to 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. It is applied and redistributed following the same success technique as Hydrator 3.3. 
3. Its application is repeated each cycle water contents evaporates.
4. Its application ends when the leather absorbs no more and is left to natural drying.
5. Its dried sticky residue is rinsed off with Hydrator 3.3.
6. Fat-liquored leather is left to dry naturally for extra softness.
7. Fat-liquored leather is further staked, massaged, or flexed accordingly with a little wet back with Hydrator 3.3 until dry for extra suppleness.

7 Top Coating 

1. Matte 21 concentrate 1: 3 has to be mixed with 86g of distilled water into the 4oz or 170g into the 8oz bottle before use.
2. Use lint-free padding, foam, varnishing brush, or airbrushing for a professional result.
3. Blow dry in between applications.

8 Surface Conditioning 

1. Protector W concentrate 1:19  is mixed with 217g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use. 
2. It is applied, spread with a brush or a folded towel, is left to dry, and ready to use.

People Also Ask:

1. How to Identify Leather Stains?
2. How do you use the Waxy Matte Aniline Leather Problem Matrix?
3. Technical Help and Support?

1. How to Identify Leather Stains?

This matrix categorizes common issues with Vachetta into five groups:

Soil,   Stain,   Odor,   Finish, and   Structure (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 B conditioning the leather for ongoing durability.

3. Technical Help and Support? 

https://www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?57-Wax-Pull-up-Leather-Upholstery-Forum

Your opinions and insights are precious and will help us solve your leather problem more efficiently.

Updated: March 12, 2025, by Roger Koh.