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Although the leather seats are durable, they can still be damaged accidentally. A small hole or tear in the leather can grow and become a bigger problem; therefore it is important to repair the damage to maintain the value of the car.
Step 1
Cut off any rough areas or loose thread from the edges of the tear or hole. Clean the tear or hole using a cloth and rubbing alcohol. The area above and beneath the tear should be cleaned as well. If the area is losing color, cleaning should be stopped.
Step 2
Cut a piece of leather to a patch one inch larger than the tear or hole.
Step 3
Apply the adhesive around the edges of the tear and then place the leather patch over the top. Allow a few hours to dry and then lightly sand around the edges to smooth edges and remove excess glue.
Step 4
Dye the replacement leather to match the color using a small cloth to apply. Gently rub off any excess dye with a clean cloth.
Apply leather conditioner over the patch with a small cloth. This will produce a glossy finish to the repair work.
Items you will need
- Scissors
- Small pieces of cloth
- Rubbing alcohol
- Replacement leather
- Adhesive glue
- Fine grit sandpaper
- Leather dye matching the existing color
- Leather conditioner
