Wie lassen sich unschöne Kratzer im Leder entfernen?
Everyday life leaves its mark on our leather accessories: in daily use, we pack our wallets too full, we scratch their surface with our fingernails, we put them down on rough surfaces or we leave them in our handbags, defenseless against attacks from sharp objects such as keys and pens. The result: scratches in the leather, which sometimes give it a patina, but sometimes are simply annoying. But what do you do if you get unsightly scratches in the leather?
CAN SCRATCHES IN LEATHER BE REMOVED?
Depending on the type of leather, scratches are more or less visible. For example, coarse-grained leather is more resistant than sensitive suede. Fine-grained smooth leather is probably the most sensitive to visible scratches, but is often easy to treat. Scratches are hardly visible on leather with a reptile print. It is therefore the perfect leather for scatterbrained leather lovers. How well you can see and remove scratches in the leather depends not least on the type of leather.
Generally speaking, a scratch is an injury to the surface of the leather. This is because the surface is permanently changed by a scratch. Scratches in leather cannot generally be removed. However, shallow and medium-deep scratches can usually be treated well.
SCRATCHES WANTED!
With some types of leather, such as so-called pull-up leather, the leather surface is even deliberately made sensitive. Scratches or wear and tear in the leather become particularly visible, creating an individual vintage effect and a beautiful patina.
A scratch on other types of leather does not necessarily have to be a problem. It usually appears in the form of a change in color or roughening where the leather has been damaged. However, most scratches only appear on the surface and can be treated visually as long as the leather has not been substantially damaged. With the right treatment, these scratches in the leather can be reduced and sometimes even made almost invisible.
HOW DO I TREAT SCRATCHES IN LEATHER?
To remove scratches from leather, the leather should first be carefully cleaned to remove any old care products and dirt. It is important to pay attention to the type of leather so that the treatment does not cause any additional damage to the leather other than the scratch.
REMOVE SCRATCHES FROM SMOOTH LEATHER
Very fine scratches in smooth leather can usually be largely removed with a colorless shoe or leather cream. If you don't have any special products to hand, you can also carefully use hand cream or a nourishing skin lotion to help with smooth leather. If the color difference caused by the scratch is very noticeable, you can also use a shoe cream in a matching color.
Important: Always test the product on an inconspicuous area first to see how the leather reacts. After treatment, polish the leather with a dust-free microfiber cloth.
REMOVE SCRATCHES FROM SUEDE
Caution: If you are using suede or suede leather, do not remove scratches using the method described above. The creams would leave marks on the leather, which are usually more noticeable and less attractive than scratches.
To remove fine scratches from these types of suede, you need a special suede brush or leather eraser. Gently massage the damaged area of the leather without further damaging it by rubbing or pressing too hard.
PREVENT SCRATCHES IN LEATHER
To prevent scratches on the leather, you should carefully waterproof and care for your leather products. Avoid placing leather goods on rough surfaces and keep them separate in your handbag from sharp objects such as your key ring.
If scratches do occur in the leather, pay attention to the type of leather you want to work on. Scratches cannot usually be completely removed. If in doubt, you can contact the Braun Büffel repair service . However, don't forget that a patina that develops with age usually makes your leather products even more beautiful.
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