LEATHER REPAIR
For flexible repairs on leather and imitation leather
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Product overview
Bostik Leather Glue is an ultra-strong, quick drying, clear adhesive. It's perfect for making long lasting, flexible repairs to leather or imitation leather items such as shoes, belts, or bags.
- Instant bond
- Easy to apply
- Heat resistant up to +60◦
Bostik Leather Glue is suitable for many assembly and repair applications in and around the home and other locations. Typical items on which it is used are:
- Handbags
- Luggage
- Upholstery
It can also bond a wide variety of materials including metals, wood, glass, china, leather, felt, canvas, cardboard, certain fabrics, PVC and some plastics. It will bond all these materials to themselves or to each other and also plaster, stone and concrete.
Downloads & resources
Bostik DIY Thailand Repair Leather Repair Technical Data Sheet (509 KB)
Bostik DIY Thailand Repair Leather Repair Safety Data Sheet (727.17 KB)
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.
Cleaning
- Remove surplus adhesive using nail varnish remover or acetone.
FAQs
Can you repair leather with super glue?
No, super glue is not recommended for repairing leather.
For long-lasting results, use Bostik Leather Repair, which is specifically formulated for repairing leather and imitation leather. Its flexible bond helps repairs move with the material, reducing the risk of the bond becoming brittle over time.
Super glue does not provide the flexibility typically required for effective leather repairs, especially on items that bend, flex or experience regular movement.
How do I prepare the surfaces to be glued?
- Ensure surfaces are clean; dry free from grease and loose materials.
- For best results, surfaces and surroundings should be pleasantly warm.
- Take out a sheet of dots from the wallet.
- Fold and then tear off, along the perforations, to remove as many dots as required.
What is the shelf life of the adhesive I have bought and where can I store it?
The shelf life of adhesives varies from product to product, but typically ranges between one and two years from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored correctly in dry conditions - usually between +5°C and +25°C. Once opened, the life of the product will be more limited – this is dictated by variables including the type of adhesive, how it is stored, and how much adhesive is left unused. For more information, refer to the product’s Technical Data Sheet.
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