If, when cleaning your suede boots, you find the soles peeling off, do not rush to contact a shoe repair specialist. This defect can be easily eliminated at home. The suede surface of the leather is easy to prepare for restoring the adhesive connection with the sole.
REFERENCE. Peeling of the sole is associated with exposure to moisture and irregular drying of shoes.
We will tell you how to make simple repairs and seal suede on boots yourself.
How to properly seal suede boots
Before making repairs, suede boots should be thoroughly dried and the shoes should be cleaned of dirt.
Working with the sole
- To restore the adhesive seam, it is necessary to prepare the sole and the tightening edge of the boots. Use sandpaper to remove dirt and glue residues from surfaces. The resulting dust is cleaned with a brush.
- A layer of Desmokol glue is applied twice to the edge of the upper of the product and the inner surface of the sole. The glue can be applied with a flat brush or toothbrush.
- Be sure to follow drying conditions.
IMPORTANT! After the first application of glue, the film is dried for 10–15 minutes, after the second application, 30–40 minutes.
- Before gluing, the surfaces of the adhesive films are heated to a temperature of 60–70 degrees. To activate the films, you can use a hairdryer; the films can be heated over an electric stove burner.
- After this, the sole is pressed tightly against the edge of the shoe top, it is advisable to trim the adhesive seam. It is not always convenient to do this at home without additional devices. The strength of the sole is checked after the adhesive seam has completely cooled.
Gluing the top
If there is a tear in the upper material on the product, the defect can be repaired by gluing in an internal patch.
It is cut out in an oval shape from leather according to the size of the damaged area with an allowance of 8–10 mm. The edges of the patch are trimmed down with a utility knife.
A thin layer of Desmokol glue is applied to the edges of the damaged area and the surface of the patch. After drying for 5-10 minutes, the patch is carefully glued between the top and lining, aligning the edges of the damaged area flush.
IMPORTANT! It should be remembered that if the damage site is in the bend area, the damaged area must be strengthened with thread stitches.
What products to use for suede
It is important to remember that shoes with suede uppers require constant care.
Cleaning the pile surface of leather should be done without much effort, using soft cloths or clothing brushes.
After cleaning, shoes should be treated with water-repellent impregnation from Salamander. The spray protects shoes from getting wet and salt stains.
If stains appear, they can be removed with a solution of water with the addition of ammonia and liquid soap.
It is recommended to use rubberized brushes to lift the pile, and to restore the color, tint the shoes with aerosols.
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