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Does Renapur darken leather?

Does Renapur darken leather?

Renapur may darken some types of leather, especially if it has faded over time and with wear. If in doubt, always test on a small concealed area first.

What is balsam for leather?

Renapur Leather Balsam is made from a blend of natural waxes and oils including beeswax, carnauba wax, avocado oil and jojoba oil. Renapur feeds and nourishes leather, keeping it soft and supple and helps restore and maintain the original color. Renapur also helps waterproof leather naturally.

Can you use Renapur balsam on damp leather?

Renapur Leather Balsam can deal with a bit of mud or dirt which will just dissolve away from the leather and come off onto the sponge. You can even use Renapur Balsam on leather that is damp. Using clean water lightly dampen the leather you want to clean.

Do you need to use Renapur on finished leather?

Renapur Leather Balsam, Leather Cleaner and Hi-Shine are for use on finished i.e. smooth leather only. Do not use on suede, nubuck or fully aniline type leather. Renapur may darken some types of leather, especially if it has faded over time and with wear. If in doubt, always test on a small concealed area first.

When to use hi shine before or after Renapur?

We recommend using Hi-Shine prior to Renapur Leather Balsam. When the shine on your leather starts to diminish just treat with Renapur Leather Balsam which will restore the Hi-Shine instantly. Only use Hi-Shine again when Renapur fails to reinvigorate the shine.

What’s the best way to clean leather balsam?

Dilute 10-20ml of Renapur Leather Cleaner with 1 litre of clean lukewarm water. Take a clean sponge, work into a lather, rub gently into the area to be cleaned. For tough dirt use undiluted Cleaner. Rinse the cleaned leather with clean water and allow to dry naturally away from direct sunlight or direct sources of heat i.e. radiators.