Leather Pigment

Description

Professional Leather Pigments

The Leather Academy Professional Pigments represent the highest standard in professional leather restoration. Built on an advanced water-based polyurethane system and powered by our proprietary Vibrant Plus+ Technology, they deliver exceptional pigment strength, precise colour accuracy and flawless coverage — typically achieved in just a few coats.

Engineered for professional technicians who demand consistent, repeatable results, our Pigments offer class-leading adhesion and long-term durability across all natural and artificial leather types. The finish remains soft, supple and natural to the touch, while providing outstanding resistance to water, cleaning agents, chemicals and mechanical wear. Whether you’re working on a luxury interior or a full furniture restoration, our Pigments give you the performance to match.

A palette of 26 expertly formulated colours — alongside a selection of ready-to-use professional shades — gives workshops the precision and consistency required across automotive, furniture, aviation, marine, footwear and luxury leather restoration.

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Key Advantages

• Forms a hard-wearing, elastic coating with excellent resistance to water, aggressive media and weathering
• Outstanding UV stability — colour remains true under prolonged exposure to light and environmental conditions
• Highly decorative finish that preserves the natural softness and feel of leather without a plastic or filmy appearance
• Superior adhesion to both natural and artificial leather substrates
• Suitable as a topcoat for small localised repairs and full surface recolouring
• Versatile application — can be sprayed with an airbrush or applied by hand using a sponge, brush or roller
• Meets the highest environmental standards and current leather industry requirements

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How to Use

Our Pigments are professional-grade products. Achieving the best results requires the correct application technique and a sound understanding of how the product performs on different leather types.

The Leather Academy trains professionals in the correct use of our care and restoration products. Our training provides hands-on guidance so you can work with confidence and produce exceptional results every time.

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Step 1 — Surface Preparation

A thorough preparation is the foundation of any lasting result. Follow these steps in order:

1. Clean the surface — remove all dust, dirt and contamination using Leather Ultimate Cleaner.
2. Degrease if needed — for heavily soiled leather or grease staining, treat first with Leather Degreaser, followed by Leather Alcohol Cleaner or Leather Liquid Degreaser for a final degrease.
3. Strip damaged paintwork — if the existing paint coat is flaking or compromised, remove it using Solvent Cleaner or Leather Prep before proceeding.
4. Prime the surface — apply Leather Primer with 5–10% Cross Linker X added to maximise adhesion and durability.

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Step 2 — Colour Application

Shake the Pigment thoroughly before use. For the best result, apply in thin, even coats.

Spray application (airbrush or spray gun) Can be diluted with distilled water. Use a nozzle diameter of 0.5–1.2 mm at 1.1–8 bar pressure (varies by equipment model). Compressed air must be clean and free from water and oil. Mix thoroughly and filter through a 190-micron filter before use.

Manual application (sponge, brush or roller) The viscosity of our Pigments is suited to hand application, making it ideal for touching up localised damage, building a base layer, or hand-painting techniques on leather. For thicker consistency, add our Thickening Agent.

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Step 3 — Finishing

Once the colour coats are complete, protect and seal the surface with Leather Top Coat, adding 5–10% Cross Linker X polyurethane fixative. This final step significantly enhances abrasion resistance and the long-term durability of the finished surface.