Repair Tears, Holes or Cracks in Leather or Vinyl with Filler Putty 

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This is absolutely no joke. I just did everything they said. Bought the different kits on their website. This stuff is phenomenal. I wish I could post my before and after. It will blow you away.

This very well-explained and comprehensive tutorial deserves a big compliment! Well done!

I like your DIY processes because based on one prior follow up, all you show, worked exactly as it should. Thanks for sharing knowledge.

Impressive technique and amazing results.

i love nothing more than instructions from those that KNOW what they are talking about.. you are wonderful. you should be getting my money real soon as i find usable furniture frequently that is of leather and has damage. now I am not afraid hahahah thanks ... jen

Great instructional video, and really great in-depth details-thanks! I was researching to fix a small tear in a vintage vinyl stool, but after watching this, I think I may also next try to repair a fabulous MCM Ekornes Stressless chair and ottoman I just acquired for free, that has slight cracks all over the arms and corners! After watching you, I may even possibly (after a few test runs) try to change the color too, as it is not exactly the right brown for my taste! THANK YOU! I really thought my chair and ottoman's damage was something I was just gonna have to gently live with, as I can't afford to have a professional re-upholster them any time soon - I will definitely be ordering your product asap!

Great tutorial!! Very detailed and well explained. Thanks for posting. 👍🐱

Excellent video, excellent job, I'm a perfectionist and it's very easy to complement your work! You're a woman after my heart, You're a natural! Thank you for the great advice!

Very informative and simplifies an otherwise dificult task. BRAVO!

The final result looks great! I might do another coat of the new color as I do see some black still, though it might be fine depending on the look you're going for.

How cool is this? Thanks so much. We have club chairs and one that's going to need work in the years to come. We love them. Now We don't have to throw it out!

Hey girl, great video have just done a repair on a leather jacket very pleased with the results.Seeing the size of your repair gave me confidence to take it on, thank you, regards Andrew

Actually extremely helpful. Nice video, thanks!

You made it look easy, thanks!

This is fantastic it's the second video of yours i have seen we have a $1500 (originally) lazi-boy chair from 2000 and needed and idea to fix 3 tears in the arm - thanks so much !!!

I just bought a Datsun Bluebird from the 70s and its has a pretty large tear on the driver's seat. I think this should do the trick!

Thanks for posting this, it is very helpful to my project!

My daughter ordered from Texas but I live in Venezuela, S.A. Is the best! Ty!

WOW! Who would ever imagine being able to repair a big chunk out of that leather seat.

Looks great, thx for the wonderful video

Wow - learned a lot - you've got a new fan !!!

Really great video thanks for the info and tips!! Needle Denim and the food gloves were awesome ideas.

Just bought this, i will be making a video on the process/ results (: ( i have two small holes in my car seat!!!

Great Video! We buy and sell truckloads of liquidation furniture and also retail individual pieces. Going to share this with our new repair tech!

I'm going to give this a try using E6000 with the sub-patch underneath and then use Coconix to color match and fill any small gaps. I showed my local furniture repair shop the tear and he said it's best to buy a new couch because it will be too expensive to reupholster. He never mentioned or sold any repair options. Also, I've seen very nice furniture at Habitat for Humanity with small tears that are incredibly cheap. I think this repair method might be a nice way to find an alternative to new furniture shopping or open a furniture boutique if you have the time and space. Thank you for posting!

I need to fix my ford explorer consol lid good info. thanks

good video.... helped a lot... cheers from Australia

Thanks great advice from Tim in london.

This is brilliant!!

Try not to "Huff the rag"! lol love that phrase. Great video, very detailed. Thanks

Really informative and well-presented! I've got a super-flakey vinyl chair, so I'll have a look at some of your other videos and see if there's anything that can be done for it. Thank you!

Amazing. Never saw this done before.

cutest video ive seen very awsome fix good job

Great vid! I think i'll be your next customer!

Nice tutorial thank you.

Thank you, excellent video

Thank you! A very talented and intelligent young lady.

Great video, thanks for making it

I know I'm late to the show but great video. Makes me want to add leather texture to my auto paint - it would be easier then making it smooth. Thanks for the lesson.

Nifty work!!!

wow I am stunned seen this you seem awesome love it and I love your hair hanging on right you seem so smart as designed love it so much made me blink till I fall a sleep ^^ and red is my also favorite color ^^ good job :)

great video easy DIY

Bravo!! One if not the best tutorial . Esp. for a detail and specific job as this is. Very clear spoken, no umms or ahhh forever. Had everything ready and didn't have to go and find something, like others that think people are really gonna want ot wait for something you should of had. So again, well done. Intelligent, humor, well spoken, and knew how to position on cam, while still working. And you are easy on the eyes, but hope that doesnt make me creepy like some other comments. Thank you kindly, Be well, Be real, and Be YOU!!!

Not only very interesting and informative but she's SOOOOOO ! GORGEOUS !

Wow 👍👍👍 thank you so much your amazing!!

Just repaired a 3 inch hole in one of my 20 year old BarcaLounger theater seats using this kit. I was a bit worried because I purchased the kit about 4 or 5 years ago, but the filler compound and the stain worked great. My hole repair is just a little lumpy, but that’s just my inexperience with this type of job. Regardless, it looks 1000% better than before. I also used the stain to go over the entire set of seats and then with the clear coat. It took years of wear and tear off of these chairs and they now look almost like new! Great products! 👍

Nice Job !

Thanks!

Very nice

great video

Lesandre, This tutorial is a very useful and definitely the most enjoyable I have seen in a long time. Do I insert the iron-on mending fabric with the "glue" touching the leather or the other side up? Thanks

nice job.

Lasandre, thank you so much for doing the excellent tutorial. I’m trying to hold on to my 2002 “luxury” (i.e. way too expensive) SUV that’s no longer made. I didn’t take care of leather for years and now regret. Local family owned auto upholstery repair shop quoted me a price of $600 to repair drivers seat/console. The tears aren’t bad but a lot of $$ for an older vehicle (not saying they’re over charging though...). Having done leather work as hobby & spare income decades ago I’m thrilled to be learning new methods of repair & restoration. Your tutorial now has me planning to repair SUV leather & nice furniture scratched by cats. Thank you so much for showing me how to save some major $$. I’ll be sure to wear respirator to hold back my urge to start huffing the vapors!!

I like very nice job

Awesome.

Lesandre, This tutorial is a very useful and definitely the most enjoyable I have seen in a long time, thanks to your knowledge and beauty. Do I insert the iron-on mending fabric with the "glue" touching the leather or the other side up? Thanks

Damn! You’re good!

AquaSeal dries more flexible than most other Goo-type clear adhesives; it may not bond well with the vinyl fillers however.

It's very pleasing to watch you work. And amazing results in the end. Hard to believe there was ever a cut underneath.

Omg I love this video I don’t have to buy another sofa

thank you.

Great video and thanks you. It took me a lot longer to get it done. I thought she said to huff the rag, not don't huff the rag.

Excellent instructions from such a beautiful lady making it VERY difficult to concentrate. After a number of times got the hang of it.

Thank you for posting. What would you recommend for (badly) peeling vinyl purse straps? Or small tears in the vinyl on the purse surface? These purses are brightly colored, not just black or brown. Thank you =)

i guess this method and those products should be able to fix large holes also...Question when you use dye is there a way to match color? i have this car i am fixing up and leather is in good shape not all dryed out...but need to patch holes...i am very good at doing these type of jobs although this system is new to me...This car i need to fix has black leatherseats with a smooth texture...thanks for the great no bs tutorial ...thanks

Excellent video! I came here after watching your tutorial on patching & protecting the hot tub cover. I'm wondering if these methods/ products will work on cracked marine vinyl for seating on a boat? Thanks! 😊

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Hi Great video. thank you for making, where do you buy FC1 Soft Filler?

Question: Can you mix a color into the adhesive? If so, what type of paint or dye product works?

Great video. Can I use FC1 to fill stitch holes in leather? I removed a patch in my leather jacket and I am trying to minimize or fill in the holes.

Wow you sure are pretty and you do good work

I could watch her all day. Smart person

Nice Lady.

Good video here - well done. I was just wondering what I should use to restore tired leather running shoes that I like ?? Would I use a dye, or would I use a paint touch up ?? I've seen guys on youtube work magic with cracked leather car seats, and they use an enamel base paint, with laquer thinner at the same time. Results are hard to believe and it says it won't get on your clothes after. Also says the laquer thinner draws out the original dyes in the leather, and the paint touches up the imperfections in the leather. I'm wondering here though--since leathers are all dyed to get their color before they are sold, would I use a dye for my leather running shoes,?? or a paint touch up?? I'm a little confused. Your advice would be appreciated -thanks-from Canada PS-You really get used to the comfort of shoes-- but they lose their looks

Great product! Rub 'n Restore now includes its own filler compound with its kit, so you needn't buy it separately. Rub 'n Restore's responses to Myrtho Charles etc. provide more valuable info.

Fantastic, thanks for sharing!

I'd like your advice on a repair...can I send a picture and if so how...and I will need to purchase supplies...thanks...love your vid

Your super glue method for cat scratches is more along the lines of what I'm looking for, only I have a faux leather couch.. are you able to provide an order of steps I should take to repair these? Thanks!

Try not to huff the rag? lemme get this rag off my face to ask "why?". Lmmfao! Great video. Very informative and funny.

Very helpful video. This may work for a mid century Herman Miller chair We bought that has tears. The foam underneath appears to be glued to the vinyl. Have you repaired this type?

So many times where “that’s what she said” is perfect.

Have you used the FC2? I have a 2" x 3" hole in the side bolster of my Passat, where my jeans rub it on the way in and out of the car. That area doesn't have to flex very much (bolster to the left of the hip, not sitting on it), and I was considering whether to use FC1 or FC2. I'm thinking about FC2 until the hole is filled, then a top layer of FC1 on the larger surrounding area where the leather is abraded/flaking but not worn through yet. Thanks.

Would Everclear (grain alcohol) work as a solvent instead of denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner? Since it is technically "food grade", it may be a non-toxic substitute.

Excellent tutorial. I have a question about compound alternatives. I noticed that Walmart sales All Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk Silicone in a 10oz tube ($4) that is flexible, waterproof, and easy water clean-up. It goes on white and dry's clear as well. I guess I can test it first but wanted your advice? Any experience with alternatives?

I meant... can you mix a color into the 'clear filler compound'? If so, what type of product works?

I have some 1/2"long cracks in the vinyl part of a car seat, on the vertical side of the seat, below the leather sitting section... Is there a way to strengthen these cracks and prevent them from worsening with a filler, or do I need to cut a hole and put some backing behind them?

when you put the subpatch in, do you think it makes a diff which side is up? thank you

Now how would you be able to actually dye it all back to the black color. Great video by the way

I used a filler called bond and flex and tried sanding it off similar like you did. It appears it's a much harder substance to sand off by hand. Is there an electric sander that you would recommend that is only slightly stronger than doing it by hand.

How do you handle a long tear along the seam in the vinyl chair seat pad when it will be sit on? Please help.

Can you use a sew on patch with a light plastic backing? Wondering if the plastic backing will become a problem over time?

hi how to fix the sofa when its burned by iron..because theres a putty mark on it and it cant remove by water thought it will be nice idea to iron with a piece of paper under it and..only the color change . thank u

I have these door panels on my car, they are black,i bought them years ago to change the interior on my car to black,the passenger side panel has a few cuts on the vinyl, looks like someone took a razor blade and just made 3 or 4 very small cuts on different spots on the panel,the vinyl is still there,there is no holes,basically they just look like little flaps,Ive thought about maybe gluing them down but what could i use to hide the cut? i dont want to cut the vinyl anymore,just glue them and hide the cut, thank you for your time!

I love your hair!

is this a product I can use on a polyer- coated chair. Thank you.

I am having trouble getting the filler to absorb the dye. I tried some light sanding. Any suggestions? I had to spread the filler over most of 3 cushions it was so badly damaged with rips and tears.

Can I use paint thinner to clean it?

Great video, thanks. For the blue jeans subpatch iron on piece. Does the cloth side of the patch face down or up towards the repair location?

Years ago I owned a Shoe Repair business. Barge cement was my main adhesive for leather / vynil. is it still available...? There may be better alternatives now...