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How do I fix a tear in a leather car seat?
I must have had something sharp popping out of my pocket, because now there’s a huge gash on my car’s leather seat. I am SO upset. How do I fix a tear in a leather car seat?
Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Don’t panic! Using a leather repair kit, you can fix the tear in your leather seat at home.
A leather repair kit will have everything you need to completely fix your seat. You can buy a leather repair kit online or at an auto shop.
- Start by cleaning off your seat to remove any debris or dirt.
- Use scissors to remove any loose threads.
- Once it is clean, cut and place the sub-patch underneath the tear, leaving a half-inch of overlap on all sides.
- Glue this patch on and leave it for twenty minutes to dry.
- Spread a layer of filler onto the patch and between the tear edges.
- Once the filler has dried, repeat the process.
- You’ll be done once the filler is just above the seat level.
- Once this dries, sand down the filler so it is level with the seat.
- If the patch doesn’t match the leather, use colorant directly on the filler.
With that done, your seat should be as good as new!
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