Kaps Red Nubuck Renovator Spray 112 – 200ml Suede Colour and Waterproofing

Description

Kaps Red Nubuck Renovator Spray 112 – 200ml Suede Colour and Waterproofing – colour in the nap and rain off the surface, in one can

Red nubuck is a wonderful thing for one season and then it starts to let you down. The toes go pale, the sides pick up a bloom of dust, and a confident red drifts towards a tired, brownish rust. Red has a great deal of pigment to lose, so it looks worn out long before the boot itself is worn out. A red nubuck renovator spray puts it back in about two minutes.

Kaps make this in Poland, and the can does two jobs at once. The pigment settles evenly into the nap to restore a consistent shade, while the impregnating agents rebuild the water and dirt repellency that new nubuck has and older nubuck has lost. What it does not do is seal the surface: the finish leaves the leather breathing, which matters if your boots have a membrane or you simply wear them all day.

The reason I steer people towards an aerosol rather than a bottle on a strong colour is simple. A liquid you brush on leaves brush marks, and red shows every one of them. A fine mist lands evenly across the nap and dries without a tide line, so you get one shade from the toe to the heel. It works on suede, nubuck, velour leather and textile, so a mixed-material pair is no problem.

Why choose the Kaps red nubuck renovator spray?

What an aerosol renovator does better than a bottle and a brush.

• Even colour, no patches. The aerosol lays the pigment down as a fine mist, which is far kinder to a napped surface than anything brushed on, and on a strong red that difference is very visible.
• Waterproofing built in. The same coat that restores the shade renews the water and dirt repellency, so puddles bead on the surface instead of soaking straight into the nap.
• It stays breathable. The finish does not block the pores of the leather, so a membrane-lined boot carries on working exactly as it was designed to.
• Textile as well as leather. Canvas trainers and fabric uppers take the colour as readily as suede and nubuck, which is handy on a pair that mixes the two.
• A generous 200ml can. Enough for several treatments on a pair of boots, and the shade stays consistent from the first spray to the last.
• Red is worth rescuing. Red suede is rarely stocked in a matching care product, so a faded pair usually gets thrown out rather than treated.

How to use the Kaps red nubuck renovator spray

Two light passes always beat one heavy one. Blotches come from impatience, not from the can.

1. Brush the whole shoe with a suede brush or a crepe block to lift the nap and take off surface dirt. Grit left behind will show through the colour.
2. Mask the soles, the rands and any smooth leather trim with low-tack tape, and work outdoors or in a well-ventilated room.
3. Shake the can hard for around thirty seconds so the pigment is properly mixed through the propellant.
4. Test on a hidden area first, such as the inside of the heel or under the tongue, and judge the shade once it has dried rather than while it is wet.
5. Spray in even sweeps from roughly 20cm away, keeping the can moving, and cover the whole shoe rather than only the faded patches.
6. Let the shoes dry naturally for around thirty minutes, then brush the nap up again and add a second light coat if the red needs more depth.

My tip from behind the counter

Do both shoes in one session, even when only one of them looks faded. Napped leather takes colour according to how worn the nap already is, so a can used today and again in three months will never give you a perfectly matched pair. Ten extra seconds of spraying now saves an obvious mismatch later. On a bright red I would also lay newspaper right up to the sole edge, because overspray on a pale midsole is far harder to remove than on a dark one.

Specifications

• Volume: 200ml aerosol
• Shade: 112 Red
• Type: Pigmented renovator and impregnating spray for napped leather
• Suitable for: Suede, nubuck, velour leather and textile: shoes, boots, bags, jackets and gloves
• Not suitable for: Smooth leather, patent leather and oiled leather
• Spray distance: Around 20cm, in even sweeps
• Drying time: Around 30 minutes, then brush the nap up
• Brand: Kaps, Poland
• Article code: Kaps-suede-112
• Price: £9.99

Frequently asked questions

Will it match my exact shade of red?

It will get you very close on most mid and darker reds, because the pigment sits in the nap rather than coating it. Scarlet and postbox red are more of a lottery. Always test on the inside of the heel and judge it dry, since napped leather looks considerably darker while it is damp.

Can I make faded red suede brighter?

You can deepen and even out what is already there, and you can go darker. What no renovator can do is lighten napped leather, so a red that has gone dusty brown will come back as a deeper red rather than a brand-new bright one. Clean it first and you will be surprised how much returns.

Does it stop the suede getting wet again?

It renews the water repellency, so light rain and splashes bead on the surface and brush off once dry. It is not a wellington boot. In sustained rain napped leather will still wet through eventually, so top the spray up every eight to ten wears.

Where can I buy the Kaps red nubuck renovator spray 112 in the UK?

You can order the Kaps red nubuck renovator spray 112 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.