tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53469473867774549462024-03-18T12:29:47.873-07:00Leather Care, Repair and RestorationOffering insights, ideas, facts and awareness regarding leather care, repair and restoration. The blog is for "do-it-yourself" consumers and leather technician professionals who want to learn about the world of maintaining leather furniture, automobile leathe fine leather articles like garments and bags.Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-19924277323306327892018-12-03T18:31:00.001-08:002018-12-03T18:31:07.530-08:00Comprehensive Guide to Leather Repair and Restoration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-73738100135421695322017-08-14T11:18:00.000-07:002017-08-14T11:18:53.368-07:00Leather Care - Does and Don'ts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Upholstery Care Tips<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">T<b>his article was written by Barb Carney, owner of Leather Care and Color in Chicago. Barb brings good insight into dispelling the myths so often spouted across the internet. This is valuable information for anyone who wants to prolong the life of their leather furniture or automotive leather.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Clean w/ hairspray? Condition w/ coconut oil? Moisturize w/
Vaseline? Stop the madness!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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advice can lead you to permanently harm upholstery leather. Wrong info is
everywhere - even Martha Stewart Magazine or Unilever’s Cleanipedia website. But
THIS is straight from leather care professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Good care is simple</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Three
easy steps will prolong the life of your leather<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1. Dust, 2. Clean, 3
Moisturize</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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needed. Do this the same frequency you dust other items in your home, like wood furniture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to an out-of-sight area. Wait about 1 minute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Absorbent (unprotected):</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Droplet soaks right in
or leaves a dark mark after a minute. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Typically,
cannot be cleaned</u>.</b> Contact a leather professional for best advice. This
leather is classified as <b>unfinished</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Protected</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Droplet stays beaded
up, and no dark mark appears. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Can be
cleaned if issues are on the surface.</u> </b>This leather is classified as <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">finished.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Clean <u>only</u> w/ leather
cleaners labeled for <u>leather upholstery</u> (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">NOT shoes, saddles, etc</i>).<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dye or ink stain</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Not usually
removeable. New color coating or new leather will be needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a repair process with recoloring needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contact a leather
professional for advice. New leather and padding may necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to 4 x / year</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">.
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Can add <u>years</u>, even a decade or
more, to leather life!<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Only use products<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>labeled
for leather upholstery.</span></u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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fibrils can be dry /brittle and still feel flexible. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Don’t wait for deterioration to appear!<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></div>
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products usually have <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">wrong pH</b>
(acidity), and/or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">harsh chemicals</b>. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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chemistries start harmless, but break down into harmful chemicals later. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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also: How to Care for Leather Upholstery. Contact a leather repair pro for
advice early.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Myths exposed:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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commonly believed to be harmless / helpful </span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">(explanations below):<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></u></div>
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dressings (mink oil, neatsfoot oil, lanolin, etc)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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oils / waxes/ fats / lubricants<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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household cleaners / cleaning wipes / “natural” cleaners / baking soda /
vinegar, etc<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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delayed, mis-perceived</i>. For example:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cleaners have alcohol in it which dissolves protective coating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also causes pH damage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Household
cleaners may clean surface, but soaks into seams/cracks, accelerating aging /
deterioration, ongoing forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
are overly alkaline and will cause pH damage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oil adds shine, but attracts dust, seals in
dryness, locks out needed moisture, which speeds aging. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Saddle Soap</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Traditionally used to soften stiff, thick
leathers. It is not intended for upholstery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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water, has little cleaning power.<u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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WEAKENS leather by gently rotting,</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> which is how it softens – causing pH damage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Leaves destructive residues, like lye. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Once absorbed, causes irreversible
damage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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most saddles anymore.</span></u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do not use traditional
dressings: Neatsfoot Oil / Mink Oil / Lanolin</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">: Used on saddles,
heavy boots, and machine belts.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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in cattle shin bones; mink oil is from fat in mink pelts; lanolin is from wool.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dense, tough leathers. <u>BUT oxidize, darken, harden = stiff, brittle, weaker.</u>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">May leave an oily
residue which can stain and attract dirt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Modern leather moisturizing products use longer-lasting, safe,
stable, non-darkening synthetic oils. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NEVER use Oils</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">,</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Waxes</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">, Lubricants, Fats,
Conditioners</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">
Such as HAND or BODY moisturizers / creams / lotions / oils, cocoa butter, tea
tree oil, essential oils, </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">petroleum jelly,
mineral oil</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">,
hair conditioner, baby oil / baby wipes, WOOD polish, sealers, oil soaps, lemon
oil, beeswax, paraffin, SHOE polish / oils / conditioners, HORSE tack or saddle
conditioners / cleaners, MACHINE / METAL greases / oils / silicone or dry
lubricants / sprays like WD-40, FOODS: </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">mayonnaise,
olive oil, coconut oil, </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">vegetable
oil, cooking spray oils, Crisco, shortening, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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moisture (leather is 25% water + conditioners); blocks moisture / locks in
dryness.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On <u>protected leather</u>, adds shine, may soften feel; on
<u>absorbent leather</u>, makes a dark stain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But, even if used sparingly to restore sheen, remains oily
and attracts dirt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Residue comes off on clothes; <u>shoe polish also stains
clothing with dye</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">People often try to remove oils with household cleaners which
cause more serious problems. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some oils are removable by a leather repair pro, but removal
lightens color, so recoloring needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Food fats / oils have all these problems, plus attract bugs,
darken and smell rancid with age.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">ALL Household Cleaners / Cleaning Wipes / Natural
Cleaners can damage leather</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Harsh
chemistries</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> can bleach, stain, make
permanently sticky, cause protective color to peel, burn or rot leather – instantly
or very slowly. Once absorbed it can NEVER be removed, so damage continues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">If a leather
upholstery cleaner, does not remove all soil, call a leather repair</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">pro, don’t
guess.</b><u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Alcohol / Acetone </span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">= <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">solvents</i> for leather color: Rubbing alcohol, denatured alcohol,
window cleaners, waterless hand cleaner, hairspray, nail polish remover, grain
alcohol, wine, beer, cocktails, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Removes stains <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">only</i>
by removing a protective coating the stain has entered</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Does not dissolve or lift
the stain off. Dissolves the protective clear top coating and color coating
below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Even if used lightly,
the stripped area will soil more easily, and wear through sooner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">If used too
aggressively or too often, can remove all color and expose raw leather. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">On absorbent leather, creates
a larger permanent stain as a dark ring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Products for Vinyl /
Imitation Leather / Synthetic Flooring</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lacks crucial
moisture, blocks moisture entry, locks in dryness.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Chemicals in some can
cause stiffness, stickiness, color loss and cracking, speed aging;</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> may make recoloring impossible in the future. Absorbent
leather, may be stained.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Also Avoid Direct Contact With: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Flea collars, drops (let soak in a few hours), spray
or powdered treatments– can bleach color.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Perfumes, cologne, spray air freshener – can stain /
bleach color<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stain, bleach (safe to apply to fabric under cushions, or dust cover under
furniture), sticky paws anti-cat scratch strips can cause peeling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-85924008706706061412017-07-27T09:32:00.001-07:002017-08-03T16:48:19.629-07:00Dogs and Leather Furniture<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There is a YouTube video I posted that shows pictures of their dog chewed leather furniture. These all come from people seeking help. The most common headline is: My dog ate my furniture!<br />
<br />
Watch the video. Its surprising how much damage a dog can do.<br />
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Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-64987196473330260012017-07-22T08:57:00.001-07:002017-08-03T16:47:19.497-07:00Mitt-Spit Baseball Glove Care System<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Mitt-Spit </b>--- It's another great set of products has come out of the ADVLeather.com leather labs.<br />
<br />
If you have a cherished baseball glove, you should consider taking the best care of it with Mitt-Spit. Our baseball glove cleaner, Glove oil (conditioner), and Break-in products are developed, like all of our products, with the Science of Leather as bedrock. Its proven to be the best. <br />
<br />
We so happy that customers all over the US and Canada have found how effective the Mitt-Spit system is for their beloved baseball gloves. Whether its a brand new glove that has ot be broken in, or a 60 year old glove, Mitt-Spit Solutions products are right for you. If you use Mitt-Spit then you know how good it is.<br />
<br />
Walt H. of Mobile, AL uses Mitt-Spit. He is
semi-retired, spending his time now repairing and restoring baseball
gloves. Walt lives in the sports crazed capital of America,
Mobile, AL where more professional baseball and football players come from per
capita then any other place in the country. People from the Mobile
area are serious about baseball. <o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
In one specific instance, Walt has a decades old glove that was heavily
soiled and hadn't been conditioned in about forever. He used the
Mitt-Spit system of cleaning and conditioning and reported back that it worked
wonders. He said it was just like what we show in our video
demonstration on our Mitt-Spit web site - http://www.mitt-spit.com/video-demonstration/<br />
<br />
Walt is a repeat customer who ordered another full
bundle of the cleaner, conditioner (glove oil) and the break-in products.
It's nice to hear from people who have a passion for what they do and
want to use the best products for their work. Thanks Walt for being a
great customer.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I've been away from blogging for a while and intend to get back into it.<br />
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This is my first posts in a long time. Let me know if you have specific areas of interest which you would like to see me comment on via this blog.<br />
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I've been active posting YouTube videos and this post describes each of those videos and has a link to them. Let me know what you think. If there is a specific topic for a YouTube video you'd like to see me produce, let me know.<br />
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Solutions YouTube Video Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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This is the current list of videos available produced by
Advanced Leather Solutions on YouTube.
Our YouTube video production is an ongoing effort. They are either task specific (i.e. how to
accomplish a specific leather repair task) or are informative about
leather. We have grouped them into
categories to make it a bit easier for you to find a video you’d like to
view. If you want us to produce a
specific video regarding leather care and maintenance, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title:</span></b> <b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Leather Types Explained</span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description:</b>
Different types of upholstery leather found on furniture and automotive are
explained between unfinished, aniline dyed leather and finished, protected or
pigmented leather. Also explains the
purpose of base and print coloring technique and protective clear coat.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/MykxVW9JPPc">http://youtu.be/MykxVW9JPPc</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Material that is NOT a
candidate for Leather Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Kevin Gillan shows two examples of
material that he recommends not to proceed with a restoration project as in
both cases the new color coating will fail.
Kevin shows why.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/idGEoGbIgDM">http://youtu.be/idGEoGbIgDM</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: New Leather Furniture Care Tips<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Offers advice for the care and
maintenance of new leather furniture.
Also discusses a strategy for keeping cats off leather furniture.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/mOxO-xdsRWA">http://youtu.be/mOxO-xdsRWA</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Do You Have Finished or Unfinished Leather
Furniture<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Helps determine the type of leather you
have --- finished or unfinished.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/D2cIhIWzl7w">http://youtu.be/D2cIhIWzl7w</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: San Francisco Cable Car Straps Production<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows how Advanced Leather Solutions
manufactures the leather hanging straps used on the San Francisco Cable Cars
for the standing passengers.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/chFpZBId-1c">http://youtu.be/chFpZBId-1c</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Effect of body oils on fine leather<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This brief video shows the eventual
effect of body oils on a leather headrest.
This leather is only 5 years old.
The leather on the headrest had to be replaced.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/qOR5Q613cwM">http://youtu.be/qOR5Q613cwM</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Leather Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Anatomy of Leather Furniture
Restoration from Aniline to Protected<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description</b>:
Documents the restoration of leather
furniture from faded, and stained aniline or unfinished to a fully finished
state, explaining the step-by-step process.
The result retains the feel and look of the original unfinished leather
yet now has a protective coating that is fade and stain resistant.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/eeNM8xJ6paQ">http://youtu.be/eeNM8xJ6paQ</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title:</span></b> <b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">DIY Leather Solutions Kit Contents<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Produced by Advanced Leather Solutions of
Hayward, CA, here you will see the contents of a typical, fully consumer based
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) kit for restoring worn, faded and stained leather
furniture. Thousands of kits have been
sold to date. You too can be successful
at restoring your own leather with this system.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/Fj9RvooRl2M">http://youtu.be/Fj9RvooRl2M</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Leather Jacket Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description</b>:
Leather jacket, originally black faded
over time. This jacket is restored to original condition with the
products and processes of Advanced Leather Solutions. You'll see the procedure of priming the
leather, coloring the leather and then top coating where we retained the soft
feel of the fine leather.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/OB7Ovu2DdBg">http://youtu.be/OB7Ovu2DdBg</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Creating a European Wipe on Mottled Color
Affect on Leather<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>his Advanced Leather Solution video shows
the procedure for creating a hand wipe European style affect on leather. It shows how to re-create that affect that
was worn away on leather furniture.
This is a system that Do It Yourself clients can use on their old, worn
and stained leather furniture to bring it back to like-new condition.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/PHSdcd5CYaY">http://youtu.be/PHSdcd5CYaY</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Abby's Leather Lesson - 2011<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>9 year old Abby demonstrates how to
create a mottling color affect on leather using Advanced Leather Solutions Do
It Yourself (DIY) leather color restoration process. This mottling effect creates a more organic
or natural look to upholstery leather.<b> </b></div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/VIb7ioAbXtg">http://youtu.be/VIb7ioAbXtg</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Before and After Slide Presentation of DIY Leather
Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This slide presentation was produced by a
client of Advanced Leather Solutions using the DIY Leather Solutions Coffee
Bean base coloring system. It includes
body oil extraction, priming and three coats of Coffee Bean base.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/swalhrHzqj8">http://youtu.be/swalhrHzqj8</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: How to Remove Color from Tacks,
After Leather Color Project<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>When re-coloring some leather furniture,
the decorative tacks can be a problem.
The best technique is to ignore them (color over them) and then
subsequently remove the color from the tacks.
This video shows you how. </div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/jxuLNIgUcvQ">http://youtu.be/jxuLNIgUcvQ</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Back in Black Leather Coloring System<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Demonstrates how to use Advanced Leather
Solution's Back in Black color system to restore color to leather.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/wiPhVWxkP3o">http://youtu.be/wiPhVWxkP3o</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Mottling affect with a screen<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description</b>:
How to create a mottling affect with a
screen to shoot print color through on to the target leather.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/kLsKZvtL9oQ">http://youtu.be/kLsKZvtL9oQ</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Body Oil Extraction from Leather Procedure<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows the technique of oil extraction
from an unfinished leather as the initial step to full color restoration of a
recliner.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/Xso-7J7coMw">http://youtu.be/Xso-7J7coMw</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Porsche - 1962 Leather Interior Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Demonstrates Advanced Leather Solutions
techniques for restoring the leather interior of a classic car.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/nwIUwmH1S6k">http://youtu.be/nwIUwmH1S6k</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Coffee Bean Color System<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Demonstrates the Advanced Leather
Solutions DIYLeatherSolutions.com Coffee Bean generic color system showing the
ability to create a mottled color affect while changing the color of leather. </div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/ZQ0LE4wmryQ">http://youtu.be/ZQ0LE4wmryQ</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Professional Leather Color Change Procedure<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description</b>: Demonstrates the process of a full color
change, converting an orange leather club chair to a version of brown as
selected by the client.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/ycZhJTSrKJ0">http://youtu.be/ycZhJTSrKJ0</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Body Oil Extraction Procedure for Leather
Furniture<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description</b>: Demonstrates the procedure for body oil
extraction from a leather backrest as one of the steps in the DIY Leather
Restoration system offered by Advanced Leather Solutions. To see a slide presentation by a client that
shows the entire process including priming and coloring after the oil extractor
step, go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/Q7POzH3wMJ8">http://youtu.be/Q7POzH3wMJ8</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Cassina Soriana Seating Upholstery Project<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This video shows the upholstery of a
Cassina Soriana chair.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/9aYGiU256kM">http://youtu.be/9aYGiU256kM</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Advanced Leather Solution's Generic Colors<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows a color change demonstration on
leather from grey to either Coffee Bean or Mahogany color systems provided by
DIY Leather Solutions.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/7zbRCes4NMw">http://youtu.be/7zbRCes4NMw</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Is Your Leather a Candidate for Restoration -
A Test<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>How do you know if your leather is
healthy enough to be restored? Any
leather restoration process will only be successful if the integrity of the
leather is still good. This video shows
how to test your leather's integrity.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/iBkjYCA4TIU">http://youtu.be/iBkjYCA4TIU</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Jaguar XK-120, 1953 Leather Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This is a brief edited version of a video
showing the before during and after of the conservation and preservation of
this badly worn out leather seating completed by Advanced Leather
Solutions. The full 25 minute video is
available via download from www.advleather.com on the automobile page.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Wiped Color Affect for Leather Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows how to recreate a subtle mottling
wiped color affect on leather as a color restoration technique.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/-w24ClMDFVE">http://youtu.be/-w24ClMDFVE</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Omersa Leather Rhino Restoration Project<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This project demonstrates the leather
restoration work that is done at Advanced Leather Solutions, Inc. studio in
Hayward, CA. It shows the level of
craftsmanship you can expect from Advanced Leather.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Repair Techniques<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: How to Remove Scratches from
Pull-up Leather<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Demonstrates how to resolve scratches and
packing tape damage marks from a pull up leather using Scratch Remover. </div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/EmNkV5w4dmw">http://youtu.be/EmNkV5w4dmw</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Leather Color - Print Coat
Failure<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows a weakness in the coloring system
used to color this leather. The original
protective coating has very little wear or chemical resistance, including
against water. This piece is manufactured by Ashley Furniture.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/ykW6IxHGXgA">http://youtu.be/ykW6IxHGXgA</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Resolving Mold in Leather<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Mold?
Video demonstrates how to resolve mold in or on leather.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/ogNtozEo7R4">http://youtu.be/ogNtozEo7R4</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Leather Color Failure - Print
Coat<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Why does the color of leather come off or
fade? It's called Leather Print Coat
Failure</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Resolving a Dent in Leather Furniture<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Have a dent in your leather
furniture? This video demonstrates how
to resolve it.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Leather Lacing on a Cushion<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Leather furniture restoration often
requires some level of uniqueness. In
this case, we are re-lacing leather as part of our restoration process. We had to remove the original lacing as we
replaced the seat cushion with new leather and to restore the color, we had to
remove the original lacing else the lacing would have been colored as well.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Title: Sticky Name Tag Problem on Leather Jacket<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Have you been to a function wearing a
beautiful leather jacket and someone hands you a name tag to stick on the
leather? Oppps... When you pull the name tag off, the leather color
comes with it along with some of the epidermis as a sticky Band-aid would pull
some of your skin when removing. This
video shows how to solve that problem and save the expensive leather jacket.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Show a simple technique to ease the
effort of inserting foam into a leather cushion. This little trick saves a lot of time and
energy in getting the foam neatly and quickly inside the leather cushion
casing.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows how a Natuzzi sofa is constructed
internally and after years of use, how the internal support systems failed
causing a sinking seat deck.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This is the second of two videos that
shows the process of repairing via sub-patch under the entire seat top of a
bicast cushion.</div>
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Cushion casing - Part 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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casing using a sub-patch method to bring strength through sub-patch to the underside
of the leather</div>
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a leather cushion.</div>
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A demonstration by Advanced Leather
Solutions of how to control the air pressure and spray pattern for a Badger 250
air brush.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Leather Care<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Demonstration of leather protector against
oil on aniline (unprotected) leather.
Shows how a simple wipe-on application of the protector prevents
absorption of oil. The protector does
not distort the color or the feel of the leather. Check it out.</div>
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Solutions - SG - 5<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Leather cleaner from Advanced Leather
Solutions is demonstrated on a heavily soiled leather car seat. Video was taken in Our Hayward, CA leather
restoration studio. The demonstrated
product is SG - 5 leather cleaner.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>SG - 5 and SG - 25 leather cleaner and
leather conditioner are demonstrated in an automobile application with light
colored leather that has had dye transfer and soiling discoloring the leather.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows the effect of household cleaners on
various types of leather. Discusses the
importance of understanding the pH of leather.<b> </b></div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/jOqZ-vN6q2Y">http://youtu.be/jOqZ-vN6q2Y</a></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Here is an excellent example of the
cleaning power of Advanced Leather Solutions SG - 5 Leather Cleaner. It is one of several leather care products in
the SG series, all intended to prolong the life and beauty of your leather.</div>
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process for cleaning nubuck or suede that does NOT involve a liquid of foam
cleaner. It's based on an abrasion principle that we've been using
successfully for years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows repair technique for severely
damaged leather from a cat.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>This is a simple but effect method for
resolving cat scratches on leather furniture with products from Advanced Leather
Solutions, Inc.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>Shows how to install replacement backrest
leather for a Wassily chair.</div>
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<b>Content Description: </b>How can you tell a real Wassily chair or
Barcelona chair? Learn the clues to look
for to determine if the piece is the real deal or a knock-off. The video also shows the quality of materials
Advanced Leather Solutions uses to construct replacement components for these
chairs.</div>
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URL: <a href="http://youtu.be/thHr3m2bk6A">http://youtu.be/thHr3m2bk6A</a></div>
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Solutions shows you how to tell if you have an original Barcelona or Wassily
chair. It also shows the quality of
workmanship in our replacement parts for Wassily and Barcelona chairs.</div>
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Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-58063425316082306572011-06-14T11:49:00.000-07:002011-06-14T11:49:13.425-07:00DIY Leather Restoration Kits - Passes the Test of Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><br />
<div><span>Here is an e-mail from a DIYer who did her leather restoration project 5 years ago with our DIY Leather Solutions Kit system.</span></div><div><span><br />
</span></div><div><span>Hi Kevin,</span></div><div><span></span> </div><div><span>I contacted you five years ago when I started the big project of saving my fairly new, but extremely faded leather furniture. I was skeptical of any on-line do-it-yourself furniture restoration product. However, I was even more unwilling to throw away expensive furniture! I bought blinds to shut out the harsh sun and I took the gamble on your product - sending you a scrap of leather to match and receiving in return your bottles of primer, color, print, and finisher along with tools and instructions. </span></div><div><span></span> </div><div><span>My husband thought I was a little crazy to tackle something like that on my own, but tackle it I did. It took me about 3 days to do the chair and ottoman because I wanted to try the smaller pieces first and I went very slowly, stopping to email you with questions or just progress reports every step of the way. You always got right back to me with words of encouragement - "you're on the right track", or "now you're ready for the next step", or "keep me posted". I refinished the couch the following week and was able to move a little more quickly. When the project was done, my family and friends were absolutely amazed! My husband said I had saved us about $5000 (he was ready to toss and replace); my sister said the furniture looked better than when it was new! I sent you before and after pictures and was pretty darn proud of my efforts!</span></div><div><span></span> </div><div><span><b>Now here it is, five years later</b>. The furniture still looked pretty good, even thought it was well used. It had a few scratches acquired from moving it when we installed wood flooring and when we redid our ceilings, plus there were two cushions that looked a little worn. We were sprucing the place up for a big party and I decided to give the furniture another makeover. I had saved the leftover bottles and tools - there was enough of your product to entirely refinish the chair, ottoman and couch. This time it took me only 2 days to complete the whole project and once again my furniture, now 9 years old, looks brand new!</span></div><div><span></span> </div><div><span>I have to say, your product does exactly what it's advertised to do, your instructions are complete and easy to follow, the results look amazing and it's an incredible value. Feel free to publish my testimonial on your website if you'd like!</span></div><div><span></span> </div><div><span><span class="il" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #5ea0e3; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: white;">Terry</span> L.</span></div><div><span><br />
</span></div><div>Copyright 2011, Kevin Gillan</div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-89594525544771324092011-06-11T11:54:00.000-07:002011-06-11T11:54:01.995-07:00How to Resolve Mold and Mildew on Leather<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h5 class="a"><span style="font-size: small;">Source of Mold and Mildew</span></h5>Spores of fungi and bacteria are present in the air. High humidity, warm temperatures, and poor ventilation provide the ambient conditions that allow mold growth. Generally, stagnant air above 80% relative humidity may support mold. If above 95%, the humidity will certainly encourage fungi and bacteria to grow. Soiling, organic residues and stains will enhance the growth of mildew on leather and fabrics.<br />
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<strong>Removing Mildew from Leather and Fabric Surfaces</strong><br />
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First, remove loose mold from outer coverings of upholstered articles with a soft bristle brush. Do this outdoors, if possible, to prevent scattering mildew spores in the house. Wash brush before re-using.<br />
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Run a vacuum cleaner attachment over the surface of the leather and fabric panels to draw out more of the mold. Remember that the mold spores are being drawn into the bag of the vacuum cleaner. If the vacuum has a disposable bag, remove and dispose of it immediately. If not, empty the bag carefully (preferably outdoors) to avoid scattering mold spores in the house.<br />
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Do everything conveniently possible to dry the leather - use an electric heater and a fan to carry away moist air. Sun and air the article to help stop mold growth.<br />
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If you have finished leather (leather with a topically applied pigment coating), and mildew remains, sponge lightly with thick suds of soap and wipe with a clean damp cloth. In doing this, avoid getting the leather wet with excessive amounts of moisture. DO NOT USE THIS STRATEGY UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THE LEATHER HAS A FINISH ON IT (see our <a href="http://advleather.com/leathercare.html">leather care</a> page on our ADVLeather.com site to help you identify your leather type). In all cases, do a test in a non-obvious area of your leather to ensure that the suds will not darken, stain or discolor the leather. If you have cushions with zipper access, and you suspect the fungi or bacteria have migrated into the internals of the cushion, remove the cushion cores and treat accordingly, or replace with new.<br />
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If necessary, a final step to remove mildew on upholstered leather furniture is to gently wipe it with a cloth moistened with diluted alcohol (1 cup denatured or isopropyl alcohol to 4 cup water). Dry the article thoroughly. Once again, apply this strategy only if you are sure it’s finished leather, and only after you have tested in a non-obvious location on your furniture. Be aware that this alcohol solution may adversely effect the top-coat and surface finish of your leather so only do this as a last ditch effort and only after thoroughly testing on a hidden part of your leather.<br />
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If mold has grown into the inner part of your furniture frame, open the underside dust cover, then dry and air out the internals as best as possible. You may need to send it to a reliable disinfecting and fumigating service. Such services are often listed under "Exterminating and Fumigating" or "Pest Control" services in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. If they have an “ozone chamber,” have them put your furniture into the chamber for at least 48 hours.<br />
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<h5 class="a"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some tips on preventing mildew.</span></h5><u>Keep The Leather Clean</u> - Soiling can supply enough food for mildew to start growing when moisture and temperature are right. Greasy films, such as those that form on kitchen walls, also contain many nutrients for mildew-causing molds. <br />
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<u>Get Rid of Dampness</u> - Dampness is often caused by condensation of moisture from humid air onto cooler surfaces. Excessive moisture may indicate that repairs or additional insulation are needed. Replace cracked or defective mortar. Some basements are continually wet from water leaking through crevices in the wall. Make sure outside drainage is adequate. <br />
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<u>Control Moisture</u> - For waterproofing concrete and other masonry walls above ground, apply two coats of cement paint, tinted with mineral coloring if desired. Waterproofed coatings to seal absorbent brick and other outside surfaces may be needed. Spread a layer of moisture-barrier material over the soil in crawl spaces under houses. You can use heavy roofing paper or polyethylene plastic film. Good ventilation is important. If possible, do not enclose the crawl space. In extreme cases, a fan or blower may be needed to move the humid air from under the building. Cooking, laundering, and bathing may add 2 gallons or more of water a day to the house. If circulation is not adequate use some type of exhaust fan. If your clothes dryer is equipped with a vent, have it exhausted to the outside to remove moist air. <br />
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<u>Dry the Air</u> - Cool air holds less moisture than warm air. Properly installed air-conditioning systems remove moisture from the air by taking up warm air, cooling it (which removes the moisture) and circulating the cool dry air back into the room. In rooms that are not air-conditioned-especially the basement--mechanical dehumidifiers are useful. A humidistat can be attached to the unit to control the humidity. Mechanical dehumidifiers, however, can add heat to a room. If you are using air-conditioners or dehumidifiers, keep windows and doors closed. <br />
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<u>Heat</u> - Get rid of dampness by heating the house for a short time. Then open doors and windows to let out the moisture-laden air. An exhaust fan may be used to force it out. <br />
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<u>Circulate the Air</u> - When the air outside is drier than that inside, ventilation allows the dry air to enter, take up excess moisture, and then be carried outside. When natural breezes are not sufficient, you can use electric fans placed in a window, set in a wall, or ducted to the attic to move air from the house. Poorly ventilated rooms get damp and musty during continued wet weather, and furniture in such a room is prone to mildew. Try to improve the air circulation. If necessary, lay the furniture on its back, cut open, or remove the dust cover under your furniture and run a fan into the open space to help dry the internals of your furniture. It may help to dry the inside by running a de-humidifier, pointing the air-flow into the internals of your furniture. <br />
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<u>Get Rid of Musty Odors</u> - Get rid of musty odors as soon as possible to prevent further mold growth. Usually musty odors disappear if the area is well heated and dried. If the odors remain, the following treatment may be necessary. On cement floors and on tiled walls and floors, get rid of mustiness by scrubbing with a diluted solution of sodium hypochlorite or other chlorine bleach available in most grocery stores. Use one-half to 1 cup of liquid household bleach to a gallon of water. Rinse with clear water and wipe as dry as possible. Keep windows open until walls and floors are thoroughly dry. DO NOT APPLY THIS SOLUTION TO THE LEATHER.<br />
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Copyright - 2011, Kevin Gillan</div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-12195359708483810692011-04-20T08:54:00.000-07:002011-04-20T08:54:22.045-07:00Beware of Credit Card Scams<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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</div><div>We've had our share of attempted credit card scams over the years. The most recent hit our shop just yesterday.</div><div><br />
</div><div>A prospect contact us by e-mail wanting to buy Barcelona cushions. We offered a quote and he accepted. Now the scam: </div><div><br />
</div><div>Buy an expensive product that requires overseas shipping. Buyer claims to be located in the USA, while the ship-to address is in Europe. Buyer asks seller (us) to contact his designated shipping company by e-mail to get a quote. The quote comes in ridiculously high. Buyer requires the seller to use the buyer's designated shipping company because he "trusts them." The total amount including shipping is almost $7,000 of which more than $2,500 is shipping. Buyer wants to pay the total amount, including shipping costs, up front with a credit card. Buyer calls with credit card number. With buyer on the phone, we run the card and it goes through as authorized. The shipping company then sends an e-mail to me claiming their credit card processing system is down and to send a money gram or bank wire transfer to a bank in Ghana for the shipping fee. Bingo.... Fraud!!! We void the transaction and call our credit card processing company. They determine it is a valid card, valid billing address, but the name on the card is not correct. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Because we voided the transaction before it was "batched" (Meaning the money was actually put into our account.) we weren't charged the processing fee. Further research determined the shipping company is bogus. Buyer IS the fraudulent shipping co. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I just received another e-mail asking why I haven't sent the wire transfer. I am stringing them along at the moment. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Amazing lengths these knuckleheads will go through.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Copyright 2011, Kevin Gillan</div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-87777154884160717752011-04-16T07:23:00.000-07:002011-04-16T07:23:08.619-07:00White Leather Furniture - Yellow Staining<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Recently two different clients forwarded pictures of their white leather furniture. In both cases the symptom was the same. A yellowing discoloration of the leather. Here are two pictures.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In both cases the client put a skin cream on their legs and then sat in the leather seating. The skin cream has coloring agents that will act as synthetic tanning agents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As the tanning agent is a dye, it transfered from the occupant's skin into the leather, discoloring as shown. There are no warning labels on the skin cream container. Yet it will permanently discolor the color coat. It would not be an issue on a dark leather as you wouldn't see the discoloration. However on a light colored leather it is clearly a problem. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is not a cleaning issue as the leather has literally been recolored, just as was intended for the person's skin by the lotion with this tanning additive. Trying to clean it is like trying to clean a tattoo from your skin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-20228299979590488672011-04-14T08:20:00.000-07:002011-04-14T08:20:41.048-07:00Leather Conditioning Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Upholstery grade leather has about 25% moisture content as it leaves the tannery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This moisture content is typically natural oils like neetsfoot that is infused into the fiber structure imparting suppleness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These oils are volatile, meaning they evaporate away overtime at a rate dependent on the humidity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are in a very dry climate and the leather is exposed to direct sun or other heat source then the evaporation rate is considerably accelerated compared to a damp climate or where the leather is not exposed to a direct heat source like the warming sun. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">As moisture evaporates from leather two things happen: 1. the leather shrinks due to lose of mass, and 2. the leather looses is internal lubrication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In either case the affect is stiffening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At some point, where the moisture content drops below 5% or so, the leather feels and behaves like a piece of cardboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is its demise.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Leather conditioners contain replenishing oils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The goal of conditioning leather then is instill lost oils to keep the moisture content elevated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consequently, this simple maintenance procedure prolongs the leather’s life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a pretty simple concept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, there is more to the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some important considerations:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">pH Issue</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pH measures acidity or alkalinity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The range is from 1 to 14 with pure water being neutral at 7.0.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leather is acidic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It measures 4.5 to 5.0 on a pH scale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Furthermore, the pH scale is logarithmic, meaning that each whole number is 10 times more or less acidic or alkaline than the next number in the scale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you mix two elements that have differing pH, a chemical reaction occurs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the case of leather, this chemical reaction accelerates the breakdown of leather fibers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, any conditioner applied to leather should be pH balanced to leather so as not to damage the leather.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Coated (Pigmented) Leather</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most leather has a surface color coating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This coating is also covered with a clear coat providing protection and wear resistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, if something spills on the leather, it is easily wiped up without penetrating and staining the leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These coatings are generally chemical engineered to have a certain degree of porosity, allowing the leather to breath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the ability for a conditioning agent to penetrate through this protective barrier is a challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is particularly true with automobile grade leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For automobile leather, the most effective procedure is to warm the leather up a bit (leave the car in the sun for a few hours) before you apply a conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Warming the leather reduces viscosity allowing a higher absorption potential. Then, aggressively massaging the conditioner into the leather will help.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Over conditioning</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a little is good, then a lot must be better, right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A common mistake is to apply too much conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of a sponge fully laden with water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adding more water is not possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is also true with leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the moisture content is at its maximum, then adding more conditioner does nothing except to sit on the leather surface, drying over time and turning sticky and gooey.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Old, Desiccated <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leather</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If old leather has lost most of its moisture then it can be a huge mistake to attempt to revive it by adding conditioner (moisture).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of a piece of cardboard that gets wet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turns the cardboard fibers to mush.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same is true for leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your leather is old and dried out, the best strategy is to leave it alone and consult a professional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are specific chemistries that can be used to prolong the life of old leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The run-of-the-mill conditioner is not one of them.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When to Condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>As in over conditioning, if the leather is new, then it has a full compliment of moisture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no reason to condition as it hasn’t had time to loose its moisture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a general rule, begin conditioning leather after 6 months to a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then re-apply every 3 to 6 months depending how dry the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In certain cases a more frequent regimen is appropriate like in the summer months of a desert climate.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to Apply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Generally, a thin coating is sufficient. Apply the conditioner to a soft cloth, massaging into the cloth and then wipe over the target leather. If the leather is heavily coated, then massage the leather with the conditioner. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Leather That Should Not Be Conditioned. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Be very careful with suede or nubuck leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While they will loose moisture as well, conditioning them in a standard procedure runs to risk of staining the leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can leave the leather looking blotchy, thus destroying the aesthetic appeal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, delicate leather like calf or lamb skin should be treated cautiously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The most important consideration is to be sure that you are doing the right thing with whatever maintenance products you use on leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end it's always wise to consult with a professional.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Copyright<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2011, Kevin Gillan</div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-26027613810681290822011-04-11T08:00:00.000-07:002011-04-11T08:00:34.684-07:00Why doesn't the color match perfectly?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Color matching is an art form. However, there is a bit of science to consider as well. Here are exerts of an e-mail sent to me from a leather technician experiencing the frustration of color matching.</span></span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"<i>I can't understand why the color is really far off, yet it also changes drastically, depending on the type of lighting. For example, the pictures I sent you only show what the color looks like in the Sun, yet when in person (No Camera) it actually appears to be the exact opposite. Meaning the untouched cushion is actually deeper (more red and/or Organic Brown tones), and the one that I re-finished, is lighter and less Reddish tones.</i></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><i> </i></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><i>"...it changes according to the light I view it under. I can get it pretty close outside in the sun, however, when I bring it in under all types of House lighting, it changes drastically and does not look close to matching." </i></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">So what's going on? </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><div style="display: inline !important;"><br />
</div></span></i></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><div style="display: inline !important;">One word... Metamerism.</div></span></i></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><div><br />
</div><div>Read my blog entry from about two years ago. <a href="http://advleather.blogspot.com/search?q=metamerism" style="color: #114170;" target="_blank">http://advleather.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/search?q=metamerism</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://advleather.blogspot.com/search?q=metamerism" style="color: #114170;" target="_blank"></a>The solution is to match in the dominant lighting source of the room where the furniture is located and forget about all other locations (like outside in the sun) as they don't matter. If there are differing lighting sources inside, then pick the dominant source.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Keep in mind, the eye of a professional leather technician is highly tuned. Unless the pieces are literally touching each other, most people will not notice a slight difference. What they'll see is how the refinished piece looks compared to what it looked like before. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I always caution a client that if I do a partial refinish and not all the furniture there will be a "newness factor." The original color will have oxidized to some degree. Furthermore, there will have been some fading, particularly if there are any red tones in the original. The red will be leached out to some degree as reds always fade the fastest. Therefore, the newly refinished leather will appear different than the pieces that were not refinished.</div><div><br />
</div><div>This is a key learning experience in color matching, particularly with mottled colors. If you have a color variation affect, you will always have this dilemma to one degree or another. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The lesson learned is the lighting source is the most important element in perceived color. And, to complicate things further, the viewing angle also changes your eye's interpretation of the color. The color shifts when viewed on a horizontal plan versus a vertical plan, like the back rest to the seat top of leather furniture. This is called geometric metamerism.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Always prepare for this phenomena. </div><div><br />
</div><div style="font-size: 13px;">Copyright 2011, Kevin Gillan </div></span></i></div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-81052985806068706452011-04-05T07:26:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:26:13.470-07:00Check out Thumbtack.com<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div>Learn more about Advanced Leather Solutions products and services --- click </div><div><a href="http://www.thumbtack.com/Leather-Furniture-Repair-Restoration-Hayward-CA/service/138748">Leather Furniture Repair & Restoration</a> on Thumbtack. </div><div><br />
</div><div>For the professional leather technicians who read my blog, you should consider using Thumbtack.com as another web-based resource to promote your business. It's easy to use. Check it out.</div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-23870297165207696402011-03-02T09:45:00.000-08:002011-03-02T09:45:51.936-08:00Advanced Leather Solutions Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">It’s been a while since I’ve posted to this blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always there is a lot going on at Advanced Leather Solutions, so finding the time to share with you has been difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s a snap shot of what’s been going on for the past few months.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Our new production facility is now fully operational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Located in Anderson, CA, we have the benefit of much more affordable space than the high rent district we’ve occupied in the San Francisco Bay area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We reduced the shop size in Hayward to help off-set the cost of expansion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Anderson shop is new, airy, with great light for color matching and our ongoing professional leather restoration process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But most importantly, it’s close to Jason’s (our senior technician) home in Redding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has dramatically reduced his commuting time from hours to a few minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">In February we conducted our first training program in our Anderson shop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Antonio Aleman who runs Dr Vinyl of Puerto Rico attended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With years of working on automobile grade leather and vinyl, Antonio came to us to learn about the world of furniture grade leather. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s now armed and ready for the leather wars in Puerto Rico.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In March we will be launching a new micro web-site singularly focused on leather paint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have great products that simply don’t get the exposure they should from our overly crowded original site <a href="http://www.advleather.com/">http://www.AdvLeather.com</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new site is still under development and when launched can be found at <a href="http://www.leather-paint.com/">http://www.Leather-Paint.com</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Expect to see us up and running by the end of March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We welcome your comments.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Our DIY Leather Solutions (h<a href="http://diyleathersolutions.com/">ttp://DIYLeatherSolutions.com</a>) program continues to supply leather repair and restoration solutions with remarkable results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s indeed heartwarming for us to receive the consistent stream of positive feedback from our DIY client base. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We certainly have a proven, mature system. Thousands of people have been able to restore their old, tired looking leather back to like new.</div><div class="MsoNormal">In our market of Northern California, we offer choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can do the work for the client or they can take on the project. Clients truly like that choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the frugal minded, it makes all the difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s truly a win-win.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Other leather technicians have seen the merit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leather professionals around the US and elsewhere have picked up the system and incorporated it into their solutions arsenal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We offer our kits to professionals at a considerable discount.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They make the sale, profit a bit from it and we help them through support of the client. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, it’s win-win.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">People are now connecting the dots in other ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are going to CraigsList, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>consignment stores, Goodwill and other such outlets, finding furniture that has good bones but the leather looking a little shabby, faded, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then with our help and our DIY system, they are turning furniture destined for the land fill into gems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It certainly demonstrates the “renewable” nature of our work.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We are steadily building an increased presence with our YouTube channel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Video documentation is a very powerful tool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are strong believers in visual references for our clients. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it’s solving severe cat claw damage or simply restoring the color to a favorite old leather belt, with video you have the visual reference showing how to perform a specific function. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check it out at: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KevinsLeatherCareAdv?feature=mhsn">http://www.youtube.com/user/KevinsLeatherCareAdv?feature=mhsn</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the last week of February, I was invited as a speaker for the clients and guests of the Design Within Reach (DWR) Berkeley, CA showroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The topic was Caring for Classics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I presented some simple tips on how to prolong the life of leather furniture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always, when I do this sort of seminar there was an extensive question and answer period as people were asking specifics about their own furniture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It continues to demonstrate that there is a hunger for useful information and a deep lack of knowledge at the end-user level about proper care strategies for leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">We continue to strive to be an unbiased information source for both professional leather technicians and consumers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We pride ourselves in answering questions in a clear and concise manner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t believe in holding back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, we strongly adhere to the principle of “No Secrets” as was the theme of our last Professional Leather Technician’s Symposium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">As always, we’re here to help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call me directly, 510-786-6059 or send me an e-mail and I will respond.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Copyright 2011 Kevin Gillan</div></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-53345817014822654142010-10-25T08:28:00.000-07:002010-10-25T08:28:12.275-07:00Testimonials Continue to Pour In For Our DIY Leather Restoration System<div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Here are two e-mail the I received this week from our DIY leather restoration clients. It is consistent with the experience we hear about over and over again. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> It's been a few months now since I dyed my sofa & chair... <wbr></wbr> <wbr></wbr> </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> Have to admit "I was scared to death"</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Well it came out <span style="font-size: small;">GREAT</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">! Everyone was amazed ------ because it was a water base I was afraid it would wash off after awhile...... however I just wiped up some spots from the front where my dog , who has allergies & rubs herself, No problem........ I have a friend who owns a white 3 piece sectional that she loves, but it sure does need help. I'm sure you'll be hearing from her in the near future.</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Just thought I'd drop you a line and say ---<strong><span style="font-size: large;">THANK YOU <img src="http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/0201e05fca/02" /></span></strong></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></strong> </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> <wbr></wbr> BETTY C.</span></strong></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I just want to send a quick note to thank you for this great experience. My sectional looks awesome and everyone comments on it now. Please see attached before and after...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Please thank Jason for helping me with the print, once I got home and started doing it, I was very confident and did not stop until done. :)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Thanks again and I will be referring you to all my friends and family.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-83397961331604914802010-10-19T07:58:00.000-07:002010-10-19T07:58:01.030-07:00Shoddy Products Taint the Leather Restoration Industry<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">It can be frustrating and confusing for consumers who try a leather furniture restoration process on a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) basis. The market place is loaded with products that simply fail, giving the entire industry a black-eye. The truth is a "one-size-fits-all" solution may occasionally work but can not be effective for everybody. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">At a professional level, no two leather furniture restoration projects are treated identically. The products and processes applied vary based on the type of leather and specific issues present in each particular piece. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">Variables like body oil accumulation, cat claw damage, fading, print coat failure, etc. make each project unique. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">This applies to DIY </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"> projects as well. A successful DIY project requires a customized solution. The combination of the right products and "know-how" is essential. The person assembling a kit must have direct hands-on knowledge so he/she can analyze pictures of a project and prepare a customized DIY kit. The "know-how" is shared via a combination of DVD or internet based video </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">and well written instructions. This is the essence of the Advanced Leather Solutions DIY kit.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">"We have two dark blue leather couches from Sealy. We purchased them 9 years ago. I purchased a leather restoration kit from a place online that I no longer remember. The first color mix they sent me I thought worked well for the one couch so I ordered another kit from them for the second couch. The mix was a different color and also didn’t adhere as well and left a couple cushions almost ‘plasticky’ is best I can describe. I followed the directions the same for both couches, so not sure what the deal was. I contacted the company, they sent me a new kit with better looking dye and more of that alcohol based ‘cleaner’ to try to get as much of the other kit off as possible. I redid the second couch, even though 2 cushions still have a stiffer feel. That process held for a about 2 years. Kind of.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;">"I ordered another kit from another site (who have their label on the underside of the cushions along wit a bunch of tags with ‘S’ on them), and ordered enough to do both couches together. That seemed to work better than my first experience. But I see there is a lot of fading and worn spots from where you sit now. They need to be done again. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><br />
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</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><b>Is this normal to have to redo the restoration every 18 months? </b> --- No, it's NOT normal.</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><b>Do your products guarantee to adhere better?</b> ---- This is the same system we use professionally for 23 years. If it failed that quickly we'd have been out of business a long time ago. the problem you now have is leather that is coated with who-knows-what. If that's failing, then my system on top will do very little good as the existing color coating is failing and will continue to fail. So, if you want quality results you'll have to strip thoroughly. </span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><b>I have a lot of brown faded in the cracks and where heads have rested on the backs etc.</b> --- Right... you have accumulation of body oils in the leather. That should have been extracted out first! Did either of these companies give you an oil extraction procedure? Oil is in the leather, not on the leather. Using a cleaner to resolve body oils is like trying to clean a tattoo form your skin. Our system includes an oil extraction chemistry for that purpose.</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><b>I did the cleaning and very light sanding and several light coats (I used a sponge brush instead of the spray can adaptor). </b>---- Our system is a wipe on system that includes a critical component - a primer that promotes quality adhesion.</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 15px;"><b> On the 3 cushions from the second couch I have deeper cracks in the leather from the bad attempt.</b> --- I would need to see photos of the cushions. If the cracking is into the epidermal layer of the hide, then your leather is ruined and those leather panels would have to be replaced. We can do that for you as well. If the cracking is just surface, then the leather can be saved.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;"><b>The leather is normally very soft and supple</b>. --- With our system, we think of leather on two levels, visual and tactile. In our system we include a specialized chemistry that penetrates deep into the leather fibers, bring back suppleness as much as the leather will allow.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;">What separates Advanced Leather Solutions from the rest of the pack? WE DO THIS WORK PROFESSIONALLY. We're not a marketing company. We actually restore peoples furniture as our main reason for existing. If we restore a $15,000 Roche Bobois sofa, it better be a permanent solution. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;">Our DIY system is a derivative of what we've been doing professionally for 23 years. We bring to the table a working knowledge of the chemistry and process. We know for example the system will fail if there is body oils present and the oil extraction process is ignored. </span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;">This allows us to customize each kit to the specific needs of the client and is the foundation of our success with our DIY system.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;">Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan</span></span></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-31256002500342984282010-10-14T08:03:00.000-07:002010-10-14T08:03:08.095-07:00When Leather and Vinyl are paired together - Bad Things HappenLook at this picture...<br />
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What you see is a leather seat top that is sewn to a vinyl side panel. The vinyl side panel has broken down. Once vinyl gets to this state of deterioration it cannot be effectively repaired. Note that on the leather side of the seam, everything is normal. This is a clear example of how quality top grain leather will outlast vinyl. All of the stress of weight baring is on the leather panel. The side panel is simply flexing as a person sits on the seat cushion, yet the deterioration of the vinyl is plainly obvious. This is a fairly common manufacturing process to intended reduce cost for the manufacturer. It is most commonly found on motion furniture (recliners).<br />
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Here's a close up of the same picture.<br />
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Note that the erosion of the vinyl is complete along the entire length of the seam.<br />
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The answer lies in the attributes of both materials. Leather is organic. It is infused with oils at the tannery to impart suppleness. Leather breathes. As such it looses its moisture (oils) through evaporation. Vinyl is a synthetic byproduct of the petrochemical industry. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is typically a solid. Think of the plastic garden pipe used in home irrigation system. PVC pellets are heated and mixed with an oil then this mixture flows over a cloth and when dry is now vinyl as found on furniture. The oil in vinyl is not molecularly bound to the vinyl molecule. Its free floating. <br />
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As leather looses its moisture through evaporation, to equalize that moisture loss, it wicks the oils from the vinyl side of the seam. Thus oils vacate the vinyl, as they are sucked into the leather. This loss of oil gradually reduces the vinyl to its original solid state and it slowly flakes away as shown in the picture. The thinner the vinyl, the quicker this will happen. <br />
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Once the vinyl coating of the cloth substrate disappears, it cannot be replaced through a repair. The only solution is to remove the offended panel and replace with new. To do that requires disassembly of the furniture which balloons the cost beyond reasonable.<br />
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This vinyl failure is one of the perils of a leather-vinyl combination. Most people are not aware that components of there furniture are vinyl. Generally the piece is sold as "leather furniture" when in fact it's part leather and part vinyl. When I see this condition I recommend that the client not invest further in the piece. It's time to get new furniture.<br />
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If you have leather and vinyl on the same piece of furniture, then to prevent this from becoming your problem, keep the leather moisturized. Properly and frequently apply leather conditioner (SG - 25 moisturizer) to ensure that the leather has no need to wick the oils from the vinyl.<br />
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Copyright 2010 Kevin GillanKevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-2733629692282326882010-10-01T07:28:00.000-07:002010-10-01T07:28:16.442-07:00Ink on Leather? Beware of Home Remedies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What actually happened when the hairspray hit the leather? Hairspray has alcohol as an ingredient along with a bunch of other nasty stuff including versions of lacquer. Alcohol is a solvent that will strip color from leather. The hairspray theory is based on the alcohol's ability to pull the color of the ink out of the leather. However as you see, the hairspray did strip color, just the wrong color. It dissolved the color of the leather.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The unfortunate fact is alcohol can't discriminate between the coloring on the leather and the ink coloring. This is exacerbated by this particular leather's weak chemical resistance, a hallmark of Ashley leather furniture. The broad hairspray pattern hit the leather in a wide swath causing collateral damage. It's like the old military practice of carpet bombing. Whereas what is needed is precision in attacking just the ink stripe, leaving the surrounding leather unharmed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There are several strategies to resolve an ink problem. Keep in mine this key point --- the ink is not harming the leather. It is strictly an aesthetic issue. Here is the text of an earlier post from my blog that specifically discusses ink on leather.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In the interest of disseminating accurate and complete information about leather furniture restoration and repair, I wrote this post for people who have the common problem of ink on their leather furniture. There's lots of misinformation on the web about ink on leather. So, here are the facts.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">First, the basics:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1. Ink is primarily a dye. As such the ink has recolored the leather. It is not harmful to the leather. So the problem is strictly aesthetic.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. If you can get to it quickly, then using a damp cloth, attempt to transfer as much ink off the leather as you can before it sets in the leather. Gently wipe or blot. In a short period of time, the ink travels into the leather. Don’t rub or you’ll push the ink into the leather, and possible rub out the leather’s grain pattern. Keep in mind that once ink penetrates into the leather it essentially has recolored the leather. No amount of aggressive rubbing will change that fact. You might also try a soft artist eraser, gently tracing the ink line. The objective is to pull the ink out before it has a chance to set.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3. Once it is set, removing ink from the leather is NOT a cleaning issue. In almost all cases any cleaner used that is strong enough to pull out the ink, won’t know the difference between the color of the ink and the color of the leather. Aggressive cleaning may pull out the ink, but will also pull out the leather color as well. And, aggressive cleaning chemicals will do more harm (pH damage) to the leather than the ink.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4. The use of ink sticks or other products advertised to remove ink is risky business. The active ingredient is a solvent intended to neutralize the ink. Its success depends on how sensitive your leather is to chemical intervention. If the finish on your leather is chemically resistant it may work, but then again, A) it may pull the color out of the leather, B) may simply smear the ink around, C) may pull the protective top coat from the leather, D) may not do anything at all. Ink sticks and the like are clearly a “Buyer Beware” issue. Be careful.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5. Consider this --- one attribute of ink is that it migrates. That is to say the ink moves. This means that an accidental ink stripe may be absorbed into the leather and present a gradually fading reference that dissipates within a few weeks. So, a minor ink stripe may disappear of its own accord. Therefore, as time is not critical, leave it alone for a few weeks and see what happens. It may disappear altogether or become faint enough that it is no longer be an issue. However, if there is a high concentration of dye (i.e. permanent marker like a Sharpie pen) or a larger volume (ink spill) then what you see will be there for a long, long time.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6. If it hasn't dissipated on its own accord, or doesn’t responded to your gentle cleaning attempts then it’s probably time to turn it over to a professional. There is a two step process to resolve it.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A solvent, (e.g. denatured alcohol) is used to neutralize the ink, knowing that it will in all likelihood affect the color of the leather. If you want to try this step yourself, then use a Q-Tip or like device moistened with alcohol and trail down the ink line. Keep turning the Q-Tip to a clean area so that you don’t transfer the ink that has been absorbed by the Q-Tip back on the leather. If the ink has been neutralized, and you haven’t disturbed the color, you’re very lucky.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If the color has been affected, then it’s on to step # 2. Using an airbrush, and the properly mixed leather color, the offended area is airbrushed and viola - the problem disappears. The final step is to apply a top coat with the air brush. The top coat is the primary protection on the leather and it also dictates the sheen.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It is important to note that simply coloring over the ink is likely not effective. Remember, one of ink’s attributes is migration. If you simply color over, then the ink will migrate up through the color coating and present itself all over again.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Once ink has set, ink removal from leather generally requires a professional as the key to success is color matching. Without experience, color matching can be very difficult. A final consideration is the type of leather. The more delicate the leather, the more difficult it will be to extract the ink and apply color so that it is undetectable. For more information about this and other issues associated with leather, go to</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.advleather.com/" style="color: #cc3300; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.advleather.com</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Copyright 2009, Kevin Gillan</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-2858876354456668312010-09-28T07:31:00.000-07:002010-09-28T07:31:24.282-07:00Leather Restoration Extended to Conservation and Preservation<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">We are often called upon to save existing leather, despite the reality that the leather is technically at the end of its useful life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The typical life cycle of quality leather runs about 30 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, we’ll be asked to restore leather that is 50 to 100 years old or even older where the leather is severely desiccated, with deep epidermal damage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These projects move beyond typical restoration and into the realm of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">conservation and preservation</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are the assignments where the true skills of our craftsmen come into play. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Sometimes we have to invent processes to accomplish the client’s goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saving the leather interior built into a 1953 Jaguar XK-120 is an excellent example. By any reasonable measure the leather was beyond restoration yet the client wanted to retain the original leather for valuation purposes.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Because this was a unique project, we documented the process via video.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also knew it would be a long term project and the client lived 1,500 miles away, so video documentation was a method we used to keep the client informed of our progress. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can access the full video from your web-site directly by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The following is a copy of a letter the client sent to Auto Restorer magazine, a periodical dedicated to the classic car crowd.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dear Auto Restorer,</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">I’ve been a subscriber for several years and would like to alert your readers to what I believe is a relatively unique service that will be of interest to anyone wanting to preserve an original car versus restoration. I’m the fortunate steward of an unrestored 1953</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Jaguar<span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">XK-120. My 58,000 mile car’s original paint still looks nice, albeit with a few blemishes here and there, and mechanically is trustworthy as well. The leather seats however were deteriorating to the point that in order to save them at all, I pulled them out and for the last couple years substituted a pair of reproductions of period competition seats. For several years I looked for someone who could repair and preserve the original leather versus going the route of an upholstery kit. These were beyond a minor Dr. Vinyl type repair as there was serious scuffing in places and several cracks that had grown into full splits.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">I periodically searched services every year or so and last fall found Advanced Leather Solutions in the </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">San Francisco</span></st1:placename><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bay</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> area of </span><st1:state><st1:place><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">California</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">. My seats were in their shop a few months as the process for removing oils to get the leather where they can bond repair panels under the surface requires many applications over time. Along the way, they sent video updates so I could see everything that took place. Anyone seeing the before and after would be amazed. The scuffing, open cracks and splits are gone yet they maintained the patina that only time can bring. As you’re probably aware, preservation instead of restoration is a growing trend in our hobby and in my opinion this company is a great resource for anyone who wants to repair and preserve original leather. For those interested, a video of the processes performed on my seats can be downloaded from their web site at</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.advancedleathersolutions.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #114170; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">www.advancedleathersolutions.com</span></a>.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thanks,</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mike Buchanan</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><st1:place><st1:city><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cape Girardeau</span></st1:city><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><st1:state><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">MO</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">It is projects like this that sets Advanced Leather Solutions apart from the ordinary leather repair and restoration company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While our bread and butter work is the mundane repairs and restoration, our true skills are tested with the out-of-the-ordinary projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They create the opportunity to extend the boundaries of our technical and artistic abilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We are seeing more and more of this from our clients who want to preserve and conserve old leather --- to keep that “look” yet resolve the problems life presents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, a current project involves water damage suffered on century old dining chairs where the leather on the seat tops is structurally disintegrating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal is to artistically conceal the water damage without causing further deterioration to the leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is truly a challenge.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you want to learn more about the conservation and preservation aspects of leather restoration, feel free to contact us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is the link to the video of the Jaguar XK-120 project:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan</div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-46724449016389487152010-09-21T07:28:00.000-07:002010-09-21T07:40:21.310-07:00Insights Into BicastFor years I've taken phone calls and e-mails from distraught consumers who made the mistake of purchasing bi-cast (bicast) material when they thought it was real leather. It is sold as leather but it is clearly NOT the real deal. Just as fiberboard isn't real wood, bicast isn't real leather. <br />
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As a general rule, leather that has suffered damage can be successfully repaired. In the case of bicast this is problematic as any repair can only be as strong as the surrounding material. With bicast, the material is inherently weak. As such, a repair to bicast will, in all likelihood, fail.<br />
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At the end of this blog entry you'll find a link to photos that have been sent to me by consumers depicting their classic problems with bicast material. They show the wide variety of ways bicast fails. In the world of furniture there has never been a more true application of the phrase "buyer beware." Bicast is a problem waiting to happen.<br />
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Here is the text of an excellent article written by Barbara Carney, a leather restoration expert in the Chicago area.<br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Bi-cast and bonded "leather" can be the right choice for you – Here’s </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the complete story so you </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">can make an informed decision.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"The term “leather” is used to describe 2 completely different types of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">material used on furniture:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. Real = An intact animal hide processed to look and feel good. Very strong.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. Bi-cast / bonded = Plastic with a little leather and maybe some </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">fabric glued to the back. Not so strong.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Note: Imitation leather = Plastic with fabric glued to the back. Not so strong.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"What’s going on? Leather’s very desirable because it:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">· Looks good - many different possible textures, colors and finishes</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">· Strong, durable – can last decades; can be repaired and recolored</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">· Feels good to touch – soft and flexible</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">· Breathes, so you don’t get clammy or too hot</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">· Shows you have taste and could afford the nicer things</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Real leather soils easily, so a protective paint-like colored coating </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">is added to approx 85% of the real leather furniture sold in the U.S. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It’s a thin, breathable plastic that stays flexible and still has an </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">appealing leather feel and light smell. Consumers easily confuse this </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">with the thicker, non-breathable plastic layer of the lower cost </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">bi-cast and bonded leathers. By adding a little leather – about 17% - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">which you don’t see or touch, it’s legal in the U. S. to sell bi-cast </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and bonded products as leather – which most people will think means </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">real leather. In Europe and New Zealand it’s illegal to call such </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">products leather.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Bi-cast is a clever product. Typically, it’s a thick layer of plastic </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">made to look and feel like leather, laminated on top of a thin, weak </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">layer of leather. This layer is a “split” - horizontally split from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the bottom of the original hide in a big sheet. In bi-cast, you don’t </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">see it or feel it. It adds none of the characteristics of real </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">leather, except one: If you check the inside surface, it looks and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">smells like leather. Why bother? A savvy consumer may know how to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">check for real leather by looking at the inside for the characteristic </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">rough suede and the smell, or a trained salesperson may show it to the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">consumer – “See – it’s leather!”</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Bonded leather goes one step farther: Powdered leather fibers are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">mixed with a resin and extruded in a sheet, like paper or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">particleboard. There’s no physical characteristic left of the original </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">leather. It’s a recycling method for using scraps. Just like the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">asphalt on your street might contain recycled plastic bottles. The </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">layer containing the leather is on the back, just like bi-cast.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"As Furniture Today magazine says: ...calling these products bonded </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">leather "is deceptive because it does not represent its true nature. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It's a vinyl, or a polyurethane laminate or a composite, but it's not </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">leather. If you tar and feather someone, does that make them a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">chicken?" Obviously not. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Sometimes it's even scented like leather. In the end, it's plastic - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">it's clammy, it's much less durable, it can't be repaired - unless you </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">consider duct tape and a slip cover a repair. Some split or delaminate </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and peel after a few months or just a year or 2. Some are more </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">durable, but it's very hard to know when you buy it. You’d need the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">test data on the number of “rubs” to be sure."</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Thank you Barbara for this excellent piece. I hope it will help alert the unsuspecting consumer to make wise choices when selecting their leather furniture.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Click on this link to see pictures representing a sampling of the problems bicast presents.</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/kpgillan/BicastPicturesFromClientsShowingTheVarietyOfWaysBicastLeatherFails#">http://picasaweb.google.com/kpgillan/BicastPicturesFromClientsShowingTheVarietyOfWaysBicastLeatherFails#</a></span></div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan</div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-25175712465304206732010-09-19T08:00:00.000-07:002010-09-19T08:20:50.807-07:00Dyes vs. Pigments Re-visited<div class="MsoNormal">There is a common misuse of the word “dye” in the leather repair and restoration business. While I’ve discussed this before here, it’s time to address the issue again. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">There are two methods for coloring leather. 1. Dyes. 2. Dyes and then pigment coated. It is very rare that leather would be pigment coated without having been dyed first.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Starting with the basics – Animal skins are tanned. This process converts the skin to leather. The main purpose of tanning is to preserve the hide. It stops the natural degeneration or rotting process. At the end of the tanning procedure and before the color step, the hide is called a “crust.” </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The crust is highly absorbent. Think of a chemise. The crust is infused with a dye which we all know to be a coloring element. The actual dye molecule is very small. It penetrates into the fiber structure of the crust (leather) and establishes the color. Typically it penetrates completely through the leather (struck through) so looking at a cross cut, you see the same color from front to back. The dye is not molecularly bound to fiber structure, rather it as floating within the fiber bundles. Because it is free floating, one of its attributes is migration. It will transfer or move. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Water will accelerate migration. Consider blue jeans. They fade when washed. The dye molecule migrates out of the medium (in this case denim) and is flushed down the drain. I have had occasion to witness this phenomena with leather many times. A damp white cotton cloth wiped across dyed leather will pull the color.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Dyes have a unique beauty. Because of their small molecular construct, dyes are translucent. You look into the leather to see its color. It accentuates the natural beauty of the leather. Because the porosity of leather is inconsistent, some areas of the hide will accept more dye than others. This creates the natural mottling affect you see with dyed leather. Its beauty can’t be beat. We classify this leather as being “unfinished.”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">There is a dark side. The dye molecule does not tolerate UV light very well. That wave length or spectrum of light hits the dye molecule and breaks it up. This process gradually leaches the dye from leather causing the leather to lose its color (fade). Furthermore, dyed leather continues to have a high level of porosity. Spill a liquid and it will soak into the leather, potentially staining the leather. In reality the stained area has been re-colored. So trying to clean it is like trying to clean a tattoo from your skin. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Bottom line: dyed or unfinished leather is beautiful when new, but it is aesthetically vulnerable to staining and fading. Only about 15% of all leather furniture is unfinished. It is typically the most expensive leather as only the finest hides (least flawed with unsightly hide characteristics) can qualify to be unfinished. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Most leather then goes through a secondary coloring process with the application of a pigmented coating. The pigment molecule sits on the leather’s surface. As a coloring element the pigment molecule is a big, robust molecule with excellent covering power, like snow on the ground. The pigment molecule is carried in a binding chemistry that locks it in place. That binder chemistry is uniquely engineered for leather. It establishes a film on the leather surface that is opaque. The color you see is from a topical colorant that is a pigment. This is known as “finished” leather. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Pigments lack translucency so the color is flatter than dyes. But pigments are far less sensitive to UV so they don’t fade nearly as radically. Consider and automobile leather car seat. They don’t fade despite tons of sun exposure. They are colored with a pigment. Additionally, the film of color on the leather will resist absorption. If something spills, you can wipe it off the leather as it won’t immediately soak in.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">You can not successfully re-dye leather using dye as the coloring element for a whole bunch of technical reasons, not the least of which is that you will be wearing the color on your clothing if you sit on the furniture. Setting the dye so that it doesn’t transfer easily can only be done at a tannery under very specific and controlled processes. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Leather can be re-colored, but only with a pigment application. If it was dyed (unfinished) leather in the first place, the re-coloring process is with a pigment that provides full covering power, thus converting the leather to a “finished” or pigment coated status. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Of course we do this color restoration process professionally all the time, and it is the essence of the Do-It-Yourself kits offered by Advanced Leather Solutions. Taking it one step further, because it’s an opaque chemistry, the color coating can be changed to whatever color desired.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The next time a leather technician says he/she can re-dye your leather, be weary as that person does not understand the fundamental difference between a dye and a pigment.<br />
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Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan</div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-29285708072611942552010-09-17T07:38:00.000-07:002010-09-17T07:38:08.809-07:00What Is Best for Leather Color Application – Rub or Spray<div class="MsoNormal">When doing a full color restoration to leather furniture, automobile leather or garments there are two application options with Advanced Leather Solutions color system – rub and spray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, which is best?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">There are clear pluses and minuses to both.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Spray System with High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) Air Equipment</span></b>:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Advantages <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Even color application</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>More efficient use of material – less waste</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>No potential for streaking</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>More “factory like” result</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Less labor intensive</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>More variety of mottling techniques if required</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Disadvantages<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Over spray considerations</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Must tape-off all not leather components</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Must have expensive equipment (Compressor and Air Gun)<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Not practical for in-home application due to over spray </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Requires top-coat as sealer coat</li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rub System with Wipe-on Color Applicators<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Advantages<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Simple </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Easy to master the application technique </li>
<li> Does not require experience</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Single pass - does not require a top-coat</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>On-site application does not require taping-off</li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Disadvantages<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br />
</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>More material consumed </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Takes longer – more strenuous </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Potential for streaking </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Not as fine a finish as spray</li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the end, both systems produce excellent results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The choice of one over the other is often dictated by the nature of the assignment and availability of application tools. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a consumer, the rub system is better suited as it’s so simple to master and doesn’t require specialized application equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the professional leather technician the rub system offers the ability to work on-site with no threat of over-spray issues.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In a professional shop environment the choice is generally to spray as it more efficient use of labor time and materials and will produce a finer, more factory like result. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In our shop we use a hybrid approach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In either case leather has to be properly primed for quality adhesion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, we spray a section of leather with one hand and wipe it while wet with the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This mechanical wiping motion promotes better adhesion as it drives the color down into the grain pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We then spray each subsequent coat to create a smooth, even color distribution, followed by topcoat application applied via spray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a video link to YouTube that shows a color change in our <st1:place><st1:city>Hayward</st1:city>, <st1:state>CA</st1:state></st1:place> leather restoration studio.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycZhJTSrKJ0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycZhJTSrKJ0</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Both approaches have their place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our rub system has worked wonders with consumers, empowering them with the ability to restore their own furniture using the Advanced Leather Solutions’ Do-It-Yourself kit concept - a rub based solution. Check it out at this web-site:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.diyleathersolutions.com/">http://www.DIYLeatherSolutions.com</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Our professional leather technician clients have generally standardized on the spray approach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, some use both depending the circumstances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, Leather Doctor in the <st1:place><st1:city>Columbus</st1:city>, <st1:state>Ohio</st1:state></st1:place> area uses both --- the rub approach when doing in-home restoration and the spray option in his shop facility.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">To learn more about the art and science of leather restoration contact us at Advanced Leather Solutions or go to our web-site <a href="http://www.advleather.com/">http://www.advleather.com</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan</div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-78452999723287251292010-09-15T08:08:00.000-07:002010-09-15T08:08:27.085-07:00Advanced Leather Solutions Training Programs<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Over the past few months I've received numerous requests for information on our training options. This gives the full details.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">Advanced Leather Solutions Training - <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">To become an effective leather technician requires knowledge and the right products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The market offer choices:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Buy a Franchise for a bucket full of money.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Attend a one day “Training Program” in a class room with a few dozen other people and see a sales pitch.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Join our program where we teach the basics first so you are armed with the ability to think through each leather repair and restoration project your client presents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our program is not just theory or a sales pitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s founded on the real world experiences of over 23 years and tens of thousands of repair and restoration projects under our belt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our training program offers multiple options tailored to the needs of the individual. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">This is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NOT</b> a franchise offering yet has all of the essential ingredients of a business opportunity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our program has:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Franchise Fee<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Territorial Limits<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Royalty Fee<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Contracts<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Monthly Technical Support Fee<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> requirement to purchase products from us<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><img alt="*" height="11" src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Kevin/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="11" /><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">No</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> non-compete agreements<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our program is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">not</b> a sales presentation with demonstrations at the front of the room.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our program is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">not</b> a “one-size-fits-all” approach.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ours is an in depth immersion where you learn the “how” but more importantly the “why” as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The goal is to teach the underlying fundamentals so you can think for yourself, not simply do by rote. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">There are training 3 options: Full hands-on, Distance learning, Custom<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">Hands-On Training</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">We offer a complete</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> hands-on </span></span><span class="il"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">training</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">program and an optional full Leather Repair and Restoration business starter kit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">The class is scheduled on as needed basis at either our </span></span><st1:place><st1:city><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hayward</span></span></st1:city><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span></span><st1:state><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">CA</span></span></st1:state></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (San Francisco Bay Area) facility or in our </span></span><st1:place><st1:city><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Redding</span></span></st1:city><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span></span><st1:state><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">CA</span></span></st1:state></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (</span></span><st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Northern CA</span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">) production factory.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">The following is a general overview and some additional information that includes:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">1. The course objective<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">2. A sample lesson from the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><span class="il"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Training</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Guide</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
3<span class="apple-style-span">. A detailed course synopsis, including fee structure, and accommodations for our out-of-town guests.</span><br />
4<span class="apple-style-span">. Course outline</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">THE BASICS OF LEATHER REPAIR</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">Objective Statement ---</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">This course is intended for people who repair leather. The candidates include independent leather service technicians, automobile detailers, leather furniture manufactures, leather supply houses, transit companies, warranty companies and retailers to name a few. At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will have a basic grasp of how to access a problem, develop a strategy for repair and execute the appropriate steps to create the most effective solution possible.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">Course Includes ---</span><br />
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1<span class="apple-style-span">. 3 1/2 days of hands-on</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="il">training</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">with each attendee working from his/her personal kit. The lead trainer has been repairing leather furniture for over 23 years, having successfully repaired thousands of damaged leather furniture pieces. The course takes that deep practical experience and brings it to each attendee.</span><br />
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2<span class="apple-style-span">. 180 page Leather Technician Field Guide that covers the course material. It is written in an organized, easy-to-read fashion. The attendee can focus on the hands-on activities without the need to take notes as the specific techniques are all well documented in the </span><span class="il">training</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">guide.</span><br />
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3<span class="apple-style-span">. Access to our DVD library of “How-To” instructions with a three year subscription and access to our technical library of on-line video instructions.</span><br />
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4<span class="apple-style-span">. Toll-free telephone support for three full years. Our technical support team is ready to answer any questions and assist in any way possible in solving the problems faced by the attendee when back on the job.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">5. Addition to our Web-site with a link to you in your market as a lead referral source.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">6. Certification by Advanced Leather Solutions as a trained professional leather technician.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">7. An attendee can bring to the class specific leather problems they may have encountered and see how our technicians solve them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Course Fee:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$3,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If another attendee from the same entity (like a business partner of husband and wife team), the second person can attend at ½ price ($1,500).</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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Options: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">A fully outfitted professional level mobile kit with electrical wiring built in to support the included compressor, top-of-the-line airbrushing equipment, professional quality heat gun, etc. Additionally the kit contains all the other necessary tools and chemistry for repairing damaged leather. This is the same kit our service technicians use. It has evolved over the last 23 years of field repairs by our technicians to be as reliable, efficient and complete a repair kit as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If purchased at the time of training, the kit fee is $1500.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If purchased at any other time the kit fee is $1750.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can ship anywhere in </span></span><st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">North America</span></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> via UPS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be responsible for shipping cost.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Business Development Plan for starting a leather repair business which identifies markets, recommends pricing and offers samples for marketing materials. Customer relations issues are discussed so the repair technician is guided with effective answers to the difficult questions the consumer may be asking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three year on going marketing support going forward is included.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fee is $1,000.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </span><o:p></o:p></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">Course Synopsis</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">This course is intended for those who desire a fundamental understanding of the leather repair process. The goal is to impart sufficient knowledge for an individual to accomplish simple repairs to damaged leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This includes a basic grasp of key principles and concepts including:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">The nature and types of leather<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">How to assess the damage and develop a repair strategy<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">The repair processes for typical damage to leather<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">The compounds and chemistry necessary to affect a repair<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">leather finish color matching <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Finish application techniques to conceal and disguise the repair<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">It is important to note that this training program is based on the real-world experiences of our field technicians who garnered this knowledge through 23 years of leather repair and restoration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its focus is solutions to common problems encountered on leather furniture. It is not an academic exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nor a sales pitch for a franchise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather, it’s a practical, solutions-oriented program dedicated to sharing the hard-fought knowledge, tricks and short-cuts that only experience teaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">When completed, each participant will be able to create strong, invisible and long lasting repairs to damaged leather. However, we believe that the practical training process is on-going and will continue well after the formal training is concluded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The true test of your skills will come when you are in the field faced with real-world challenges under the harsh lights and discerning eye of a client.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In that regard, we commit to have our technicians available to answer questions and help guide you through difficult repairs as you encounter them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus the training continues after the formal training ends, boosting your confidence and improving your effectiveness. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Each participant that successfully completes the formal training program, followed with three months of direct field experience, will be certified as a competent leather repair technician, and will be added to our qualified professional resource base.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This list will be posted to our web-site so those in need in your area can find you easily and have confidence that you are appropriately trained, using state-of-the-art materials, and backed by a leader in the industry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Course materials<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Each attendee receives a fully out-fitted, professional leather repair kit with all the tools and materials necessary to solve leather related problems in the field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally all attendees receive a Leather Technician Field Guide entitled the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Basics of Leather Repair</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The guide is complete with all the pertinent concepts and procedures defined and outlined, with ample room for notes. Its structure follows the course outline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This document will be your “Bible” of leather repair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s to be used as your field reference guide. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Training Process<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">This 3 ½ day program consists of two primary methodologies:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Instructor-led concept workshops<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hands-on direct application of concepts and procedures<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Each day consists both instructor-led and hands-on training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We believe in as much one-on-one training as is practical, therefore each session will have limited attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Location<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">All hands-on training will be conducted at our shop facility in </span><st1:place><st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hayward</span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><st1:state><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">CA</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> or in our production facility in </span><st1:place><st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Redding</span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><st1:state><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">CA</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hayward</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> this is the heart of the beautiful </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">San Francisco</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> bay area, a highly desirable travel destination for people from all over the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay an extra few days and enjoy the bay area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Redding</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> is the gateway to </span><st1:state><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">California</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">’s fabulous </span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mt.</span></st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shasta</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> region with the northern Sierra nearby.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Travel<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">From outside the bay area, </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oakland</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">International</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Airport</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> is the closest air travel access.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oakland</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> airport is a hub for Southwest airlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The airport is 15 minutes from the training site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">San Francisco</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">International</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Airport</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> is only 30 minutes away and </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">San Jose</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">International</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Airport</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> is a 40 minute trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those traveling via car, or are local to the bay area, the Marriot Inn and Suites Hotel and our shop facility are at the junction of Route 92 (</span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">San Mateo</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bridge</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">) and </span><st1:street><st1:address><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Industrial Blvd.</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Accommodations<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Marriot Inn and Suites Hotel in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hayward</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> is a three diamond award-winning facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s an affordable new hotel with comfortable amenities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A full, buffet-style breakfast is included in your room rate. Please be sure to mention that you are booking for the training program for best possible rates.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is the outline of the course: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lessons:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leather Fundamentals and Terminology<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tanning Process<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Finishing Process<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Examples<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Application<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dye – Pigment<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Differences<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Examples<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Basic Care Issues<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">pH issues<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cleaning<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Conditioning<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leather Repair Tools<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kit Review<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chemicals<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Finishes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tools<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety considerations<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Electrical<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drops and rags<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Maintenance considerations<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kit management<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Assessing Damage Strategies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Type of leather<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">What is damage vs. natural characteristic<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">If natural, should it be “repaired”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Nature of damage<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cuts and tears<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rubs, scuffs and abrasions<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Stains<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.75in; mso-list: l4 level4 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">food<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.75in; mso-list: l4 level4 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">oil<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.75in; mso-list: l4 level4 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">urine<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.75in; mso-list: l4 level4 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">slobber or saliva -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>animal, child<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Burns<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Scratches<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ink<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Animal chews<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>viii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cat claws<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ix.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Body oil<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>x.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Holes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>xi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Odor<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Location of damage<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Environment<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lighting<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Attitudes and expectations<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Set-up procedures<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">g.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Spill and overspray controls<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">h.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is repairable – what isn’t<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Knowing when to walk away<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">What is an acceptable repair<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Strive for perfection – be willing to accept less<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Remember – you didn’t cause the damage<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Goal is to improve the visual<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">5 foot rule<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Independent observer rule<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full disclosure <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">before</i> you begin<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">j.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Demonstration of a repair<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Remember – less is best.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Preparation Process<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Checking nature and condition of finish on leather, if any<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Delicate leather considerations<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Adhesion testing<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">pH damage<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Body oils<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fading<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Finish oxidation<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dye transfer and related conditions<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chemicals for Cleaning and Priming – Role for Each<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Water<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Alcohol<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.75in; mso-list: l4 level4 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Denatured<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.75in; mso-list: l4 level4 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Isopropyl<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Methanol<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Degreaser<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Acetone<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">OMS<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>vii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leather Cleaner<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>viii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Spot Remover<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ix.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ink Remover<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>x.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Conditioner<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>xi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">PUP and Derivatives<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>xii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Replenishing oils<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sanding<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sub-patching<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">When is it necessary<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Why<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">What<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">How<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Adhesives<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Technique<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fillers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">How they work<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">When to use what<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">How to fill<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Curing<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bulb<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Other heat source<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Problems and pit-falls<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">About Exotics<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Calf skin<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pure aniline<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brushed (Nubuck)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Suede<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pig skin<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Deer<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">g.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ostrich<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">h.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Others<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leather Finishes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Basic chemical composition<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Water base<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Color<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Top-coat<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Effect of feel (hand)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Color Theory<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chroma<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hue</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Value<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Color wheel<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">ROY G BIV<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Color Matching<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Application Methods and techniques<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Air brush<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sprayers<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rub technique<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brush<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Curing considerations<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 9.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Introduction to Mottled Colors<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Basics of base and print<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tipped leathers<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Interaction of two or more colors<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Methods<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Stencils<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sponging<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Splatter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.25in; mso-list: l4 level3 lfo6; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; tab-stops: list 1.25in; text-indent: -1.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dusting<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Top Coats<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Importance of sheen<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Protection characteristics<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Feel modifiers<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Coverage<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Curing<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 27.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">15.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Concluding the repair<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Clean-up strategies<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">This is a highly affordable entry level program. It doesn’t require travel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's considerably less in-depth than the full hands-on program. This will get you started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The program is particularly effective for those already in the furniture repair business but lack the essential knowledge about leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It opens up additional revenue opportunities to address the enormous need of leather repair.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">This program includes…</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">1. A starter kit of colors, primers, repair compounds top coats, etc.</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">2. An air brush (Badger 250-3)</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">3. The Technician's Field Guide</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">4. 5 DVD's on aspects of leather repair</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">5. 3 hour introductory consultation via web cam or telephone</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span">6. Sample leather pieces for practice.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">Fee is $795. plus shipping of materials via UPS</span><br />
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This program is a low cost entry to get your feet a bit wet in this industry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">If you are serious about the business then it is much better to go with the hands-on program. Otherwise it’s like trying to teach yourself how to play piano with a book and 3 hours of over the phone conversation with a piano teacher. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">Custom:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">You define for us what you want to learn and we’ll create a training structure to accommodate your needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a franchisor or perhaps a major corporation with many locations throughout the world and want to pick up a fully mature training program that is tailored to your specific needs, we’re happy to offer a solution, including an in depth <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“Train-the-Trainer”</b> program.</span></span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </span>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-35287806975016112452010-09-12T09:23:00.000-07:002010-09-12T09:23:26.591-07:00The pH of Leather - Or, How to Ruin Leather by Following Bad Advice<div class="MsoNormal">In the September, 2010 issue of the popular magazine Martha Stewart Living there is an article that talks about how to clean various household items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the categories discussed is leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the article it is recommended to use household cleaners on leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a serious mistake that can easily discolor or worse permanently damage fine leather furniture.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">A minor lesson in basic chemistry will make this problem clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has to do with a not well known leather attribute – the pH of leather.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">What is pH anyway?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity (basicity) of a substance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is measured on a scale that runs from 1 to 14 where the center point --- 7 --- is neutral as determined by pure water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any measure below 7 is acidic and any measure above 7 is alkaline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This scale is logarithmic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that a substance with a pH of 6 is 10 times more acidic than water (pH of 7) and continuing down the scale, a pH of 5 is 100 times more acidic than water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same differential applies going up the scale as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">When you bring two substances into contact with each other where their pH differ, a chemical reaction occurs as the pH of both substances come into balance by neutralizing each other creating a salt like substance in the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The severity of the chemical reaction is determined by the degree of differential.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix baking soda (a Base) with vinegar (an acid) and a somewhat explosive chemical reaction will occur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several videos on YouTube that clearly demonstrate this reaction.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">How does this apply to leather?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Leather is acidic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its pH is measured at between 4.5 and 5.0.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Household cleaners are alkaline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Windex, 409, Mr. Clean are all common household cleaners with a pH of exceeding 9.0 and topping out at 11.45 (Windex).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Given the logarithmic nature of the scale, that represents a huge differential compared to leather.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Like in the vinegar and baking soda demonstrations, a reaction within the fiber structure of leather occurs when you clean leather furniture with a household cleaner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leather is a very absorbent material.<span> </span>It may not be as immediate or as explosive but the reaction nonetheless will slowly but permanently damage the leather’s fiber structure, weakening it in the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the household cleaner is absorbed into the leather fibers the reaction breaks down those fibers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With enough exposure, the fiber bundles lose their integrity, turning to mush. Bottom-line: household cleaners accelerate the demise of fine leather furniture.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The other negative is the effect these harsh cleaners can have on the color coating of “finished” leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It acts like a stripping agent, pulling the protective clear coating and subsequently color coating as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">As a leather repair and restoration specialist with Advanced Leather Solutions, Inc., I receive the frantic phone calls and e-mails from people who have discovered on their own the damage household cleaners can do to the color coating or worse the actual integrity of their leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In most cases it’s correctable, but sometimes the damage is so severe that the cost of correction exceeds the value of the furniture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can learn more about the attributes of leather from our web-site <a href="http://www.advleather.com/">www.ADVLeather.com</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the Martha Stewart Living article, the author also referred to saddle soap as a possible material to use on upholstery grade leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saddle soap is a generic term that is applied to a number of different products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the same pH issue applies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In most cases saddle soap has a pH exceeding 10, thus highly alkaline.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Despite the best intentions sometimes advice can be far more dangerous than good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lesson here is to be sure that any time you apply a chemistry to leather, identify <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>its pH so that you are actually helping solve a problem correctly, not executing a “seek and destroy” mission.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of a product usually defines its pH. These can generally be found on-line.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346947386777454946.post-80034125967212822402010-09-10T07:29:00.000-07:002010-09-10T07:29:50.644-07:00Leather Repair and Restoration Training<div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm seeing a significant increase in interest in our leather repair and restoration training program. For those interested, here is some information about our training program. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Course Title - THE BASICS OF LEATHER REPAIR</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
Objective Statement ---<br />
This course is intended for people who repair and restore leather. At the conclusion of the course, the attendee will have a basic grasp of how to access a problem, develop a strategy for repair and execute the appropriate steps to create the most effective solution possible.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
Course Includes ---<br />
1. A fully outfitted professional level mobile kit with electrical wiring built in to support the included compressor, top-of-the-line airbrushing equipment, professional quality heat gun, etc. Additionally the kit contains all the other necessary tools and chemistry for repairing damaged leather. This is the same kit our service technicians use. It has evolved over the last 23 years of field repairs by our technicians to be as reliable, efficient and complete a repair kit as possible.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
2. 3 1/2 days of hands-on <span class="il">training</span> with each attendee working from his/her personal kit. The lead trainer has been repairing leather furniture for over 21 years, having successfully repaired thousands of damaged leather furniture pieces. The course takes that deep practical experience and brings it to each attendee.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
3. One hundred eighty page Leather Technician's Field Guide that covers the course material. It is written in an organized, easy-to-read fashion. The attendee can focus on the hands-on activities without the need to take notes as the specific techniques are all well documented in the <span class="il">training</span> guide.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
4. Our commitment to follow-on telephone support. Our technical support team is ready to answer any questions and assist in any way possible in solving the problems faced by the attendee when back on the job.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
5. Access to our library of DVD based <span class="il">training</span> modules with a 3 year subscription. Here is a sample <span class="il">training</span> related video sequence we have up on Picasa: </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/kpgillan/StitchingTechniqueForAnOpenSeamOnLeatherFurniture" style="color: #114170;" target="_blank">http://picasaweb.google.com/<wbr></wbr>kpgillan/<wbr></wbr>StitchingTechniqueForAnOpenSea<wbr></wbr>mOnLeatherFurniture</a>#</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
6. Customer relations issues are discussed so the repair technician is guided with effective answers to the difficult questions the consumer may be asking.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
7. Certification as a trained professional leather technician.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
8. An attendee can bring to the class specific leather problems they may have encountered and see how our technicians solve them.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
The fee for a single person (including the technician's kit) is $3,600. A second person from the same entity is an additional $1,200. We require $1,000 deposit and the balance due upon arrival for the <span class="il">training</span>session.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
This program is in essence a "Business in a Box" concept. It doesn't have any of the financial burdens and territorial limitations of a franchise that may cost many thousands of dollars more. For more information, contact us via e-mail: Kevin@ADVLeather.com, or via phone in the US at 510-786-6059.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Copyright 2010, Kevin Gillan</div>Kevin Gillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376259098524172029noreply@blogger.com0