Wie lassen sich unschöne Kratzer im Leder entfernen?
Everyday life also leaves its mark on our leather accessories: In daily use, we overfill our wallets, scratch their surface with our fingernails, place them on rough surfaces, or expose them defenselessly in our handbags to the attacks of sharp objects such as keys and pens. The result: Scratches in the leather, which sometimes create a patina, but sometimes are simply unsightly. But what to do about unsightly scratches in leather?
CAN SCRATCHES BE REMOVED FROM LEATHER?
Depending on the type of leather, scratches are more or less visible. Coarse-grained leathers, for example, are more resistant than delicate suede leathers. Fine-grained smooth leather is probably the most susceptible to visible scratches, but it can often be treated well. Scratches are barely visible on leather with a reptile print. It is therefore the perfect leather for clumsy leather lovers. How well scratches are visible in leather and how they can be removed depends not least on the type of leather.
In general, a scratch is a damage to the surface of the leather, as it is permanently altered by a scratch. Therefore, scratches in leather cannot fundamentally be removed. Nevertheless, shallow and medium-deep scratches can usually be treated well.
SCRATCHES WANTED!
For some types of leather, such as so-called pull-up leather, the leather surface is even deliberately made sensitive. Scratches or wear on the leather become visible particularly quickly, creating an individual vintage effect and a beautiful patina.
Even with other types of leather, a scratch does not necessarily have to be disturbing. It usually appears as a color change or roughening where the leather has been damaged. However, most scratches only occur on the surface and can be visually treated well as long as the leather has not been substantially damaged. With the right treatment, these scratches in the leather can be mitigated and sometimes even made almost invisible.
HOW TO TREAT SCRATCHES IN LEATHER?
To remove scratches from leather, the leather should first be thoroughly cleaned to remove old care products and dirt. It is important to pay attention to the type of leather at this stage to ensure that the treatment does not cause additional damage to the leather beyond the scratch.
REMOVING SCRATCHES FROM SMOOTH LEATHER
Very fine scratches in smooth leather can usually be largely removed afterwards with a colorless shoe or leather cream. If you don't have any special products at hand, you can carefully use hand cream or nourishing skin lotion for smooth leather. If the color difference caused by the scratch is very noticeable, you can also use a matching colored shoe polish.
Important: Always test the products first on an inconspicuous area to see how the leather reacts to them. After treatment, polish the leather with a dust-free microfiber cloth.
REMOVE SCRATCHES FROM SUEDE
Caution: For suede or velour leather, do not remove scratches in the manner described above. The creams would leave stains on the leather, which are usually even more noticeable and less attractive than scratches.
To remove fine scratches from these types of napped leather, you need a special suede brush or a leather eraser. Gently massage the leather at the damaged area without further damaging it by vigorous rubbing or pressing.
PREVENTING SCRATCHES IN LEATHER
To prevent scratches in the leather, you should carefully waterproof and care for your leather products. Avoid placing leather goods on rough surfaces and separate them in your handbag from sharp objects such as your key ring.
If scratches do occur in the leather, pay attention to the type of leather you want to work with. Scratches usually cannot be completely removed. In case of doubt, you can contact the Braun Büffel Repair Service. However, do not forget that a patina that develops with age usually makes your leather products even more beautiful.
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