Kaps Gazelle Brown Leather Repair Paste 109 – 25ml Renovating Cream for Cuts and Scuffs

Description

Kaps Renovating Paste Gazelle Brown 109 – 25ml – a filler that gives damaged leather a second life

A cut across the toe or a gouge in a bag corner usually feels like the end of the road. It very rarely is. This gazelle brown leather repair paste from Kaps is a thick, strongly pigmented filler that goes into the damage itself, dries firm but flexible, and can then be polished so the repair blends into the leather around it.

It is quite different from an ordinary shoe cream. A cream sits on the surface and colours it; this paste rebuilds the missing material in a scratch, split, tear or small hole. The 25ml jar is enough for a great many repairs, because each one uses very little.

Shade 109 Gazelle is a warm mid tan that suits a huge number of everyday leathers. It is made for natural smooth and grain leather as well as synthetic leather, so it works on shoes, bags, jackets, sofas, car seats and steering wheels alike. It is not for suede or nubuck.

Why choose this gazelle brown leather repair paste?

• Fills the damage instead of hiding it. The paste physically rebuilds a cut or gouge, so the repair is structural rather than a smear of colour over a hole.
• Stays supple once dry. It hardens without going brittle, which means the repair survives the flexing of a shoe upper or a seat cushion.
• A tan that blends widely. Gazelle brown 109 sits in the middle of the tan family, so it disappears into a great many camel, cognac and light brown leathers.
• Far more than footwear. The same jar handles bags, leather goods, upholstered furniture, car seats and steering wheels, which is why one tub tends to live in the household for years.
• Polishable finish. Once cured you can go over the repair with a matching shoe cream and buff it, so the texture and sheen match the surrounding leather.

How to use Kaps renovating paste 109

1. Clean the damaged area and let it dry completely; the surface must be free of dirt, polish and grease.
2. Trim away any loose frayed fibres from the edge of the cut with small scissors.
3. Apply the paste over the defect with a cloth or spatula, rubbing in small circles so it packs into the damage.
4. Scrape the surplus off with the spatula or a cloth so the paste is left only in the damaged area, not on the good leather around it.
5. Leave it to dry for four to twelve hours, depending on how much you have used.
6. Finish with a shoe cream in a matching shade and buff gently to blend the repair in.

For a deep gouge, build it up in two thin layers with drying time in between rather than one thick fill, which shrinks and sinks as it dries.

Specifications

• Volume: 25ml jar
• Colour: Gazelle Brown – shade 109
• Type: Renovating repair paste and leather filler
• Suitable for: Smooth leather, grain leather and synthetic leather: shoes, bags, furniture, car seats and steering wheels
• Not suitable for: Suede and nubuck
• Drying time: 4 to 12 hours
• Brand: Kaps (Europe)

Frequently asked questions

Can it really repair a hole?

It repairs small holes, cuts, tears and deep scuffs where the leather is damaged but the surrounding structure is sound. A large tear across a flex point will always stay visible up close, but the repair stops it spreading and makes it far less obvious.

Does the shade have to match exactly?

It helps, though it matters less than you might think, because the paste is usually finished with a matching shoe cream that evens out the colour across the repair. Choose the closest shade and blend the last step.

Where can I buy gazelle brown leather repair paste in the UK?

You can order this Kaps renovating paste 109 directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy, so you can try the shade at home in daylight before you commit to a full pair.