Ideal for: Sealing, protecting and finishing leather. Offers increased rub-resistence to colour coatings and seals dyes to prevent dye transfer.
Can also be used on aniline, semi-aniline and waxed leathers when colouring with leather paint or dyes.
Finish: Available in Matte, Satin, Gloss and High Gloss
Use with: Leather Paint, Aniline Dye Stains, Colour Restoration Creams plus the full refinishing system in our Repair & Recolour Kits.
Application schedule: Reapply as needed to new, freshly painted or dyed leather.
Application method: Pour onto a sponge then wipe evenly over the surface. Can also be applied by fine paint brush for detailed work or by spray gun.
Best accessories: A sponge.
Instructions: On the labels, Directions for Use tab and under the How To tab in the main menu
Drying time: 1 coat = 30 minutes - 1 hour. Can be force dried with a hair dryer, a room heater or gentle sunshine. When applied over several coats of freshly applied colour, all extra drying time.
Time before use: wait 48 hours
Available in kits: Yes
Tips:
Protect your work area and wear gloves
Work quickly
Avoid disturbing the coating whilst drying
Can be mixed with leather paint and aniline dyes
Troubleshooting:
If the application of Topcoat disturbs the colour coatings, the colour coatings need more drying time.
If you have purchased a topcoat that is shinier than you require, Dulling Agent can be used to reduce the level of shine
If you have purchased Matte topcoat, be sure to use Dulling Agent in your Leather Paint to align the level of shine of both coatings
Matte Topcoat is best applied by spray gun. If hand application appears streaky, apply one full coat and allow drying. For the second coat (and third if needed) try mixing 10-20% leather paint into the Topcoat.
Test before use: Always test products in an inconspicuous area first. There are many makers of leather and leather coatings and whilst most are to standard, there may be some that are not.
Storage: Lid on tight and away from direct UV light and heat (in a cool dark cupboard). Avoid contaminating the contents with baterial sources including skin.