LEATHER GLUE
Bostik Leather Glue is a clear polyurethane leather adhesive for flexible repairs to leather and imitation leather. This quick-drying glue for leather provides an instant bond and is easy to apply for household repair tasks. Use it on shoes, belts, bags, handbags, luggage and upholstery, as well as selected materials including metal, wood, glass, china, felt, canvas, cardboard, PVC and some plastics.
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Features & benefits
Bostik Leather Glue is a translucent polyurethane adhesive with a working time of 5–10 minutes and a full cure time of 24 hours. The TDS describes it as an ultra-strong, quick-drying, clear adhesive designed for leather repairs, with heat resistance up to +60°C.
Surface Compatibility
Bostik Leather Glue bonds leather to leather, as well as leather to selected materials including metals, wood, glass, china, felt, canvas, cardboard, PVC and some plastics. It can also bond these materials to themselves or each other, and to plaster, stone and concrete.
Typical items on which it is used are:
- Handbags
- Luggage
- Upholstery
Smart advantages
Instant bond
Easy to apply
Heat resistant up to +60◦
Downloads & resources
Bostik DIY Australia Repair - Leather Glue Technical Data Sheet (320.81 KB)
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How to use
Work on a protected area as spills can damage sensitive surfaces, such as polished, cellulose surfaces and fabrics. Wearing gloves is recommended.
Make sure all surfaces to be bonded are clean and dry, free from dust, dirt, and grease. When bonding leather, avoid spills onto the shiny side as a mark will be left.
Application
- To bond non-absorbent surfaces such as metal or glass, use a brush to apply a thin film of adhesive to both surfaces. Allow 5 to 10 minutes drying time and then, having correctly positioned the surfaces, press them together firmly. The bond will be instant and non-adjustable.
- If one or both surfaces are absorbent apply a generous film of adhesive to one surface only and immediately join the two surfaces together under pressure. Note: using this technique, initial bond strengths will be lower.
Use as a leather glue adhesive for repairing leather and imitation leather items such as shoes, belts, bags, handbags, luggage and upholstery. It can also be used for assembly and repair applications in and around the home where compatible materials need to be bonded.
Cleaning
- Remove surplus adhesive using nail varnish remover or acetone.
Limitations
Work on a protected area, as spills may damage sensitive surfaces such as polished, cellulose surfaces and fabrics. When bonding leather, avoid spills onto the shiny side because marks may be left. For non-absorbent surfaces, the bond is instant and non-adjustable once pressed together. Always read the Safety Data Sheet before use.
FAQs
Can you repair leather with super glue?
You should only use Bostik Leather Repair glue to repair your damaged leather or imitation leather. The unique formula of the adhesive provides important flexibility to ensure a long-lasting, strong, water-resistant bond so that your repair remains intact for years to come.
Super glues do not provide the necessary flexibility that leather requires for an effective repair.
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