How to Repair Leather Car Interiors?
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It can be repaired by gluing and stitching, similar to how leather clothing is repaired. If the damage is extensive, it is recommended to replace it. Below is an introduction to car interiors: Concept: Car interiors mainly refer to the automotive products used for internal modifications, covering various aspects of the car's interior, such as steering wheel covers, seat cushions, floor mats, car perfumes, hanging ornaments, interior decorations, storage boxes, etc. Meaning: The car interior system is a crucial part of the vehicle body, and the design workload for the interior system accounts for over 60% of the total vehicle styling design workload, far exceeding the exterior design, making it one of the most important parts of the vehicle. Typically, each automaker has a large interior team to handle the substantial engineering work related to interiors.
A few days ago, my car's leather seat got a scratch from a key, which really freaked me out. I quickly searched online for solutions. First, I cleaned it with leather cleaner and noticed the inner padding was exposed. I bought a leather repair kit, carefully filled the damaged area with repair paste, smoothed it out with a spatula, and waited two hours for it to dry completely. Then, I sanded it with fine sandpaper until no traces could be felt—this step was crucial, as any unevenness would ruin the coloring later. Next was color matching; I had to repeatedly compare the shades. When spraying the paint, I kept a distance and applied it lightly, going over it three times until the scratch was fully covered. Finally, I applied leather conditioner, and now the mark is barely noticeable. Doing it myself saved me 800 bucks in repair costs, though it was quite time-consuming.