Touching up saddle edges

[Dead Man]

Howdy

I've got hundreds of dollars worth of saddles that I don't use and haven't sold because they've got scuffs or even minor tears along the edges... seems like at least the ones that aren't torn ought to be touch-up able. I know car seat leather can be repaired, and car seat kits can be had for about the cost of a new saddle... that's obviously not economical.

What solutions exist for touching up saddles? Anybody done it successfully/economically?

Thanks

-B

[AngryScientist]

if it is not a high wear area of the saddle, i've covered "bruises" with liquid electrical tape, which can be bought at any hardware store in multiple colors. basically a liquid rubber coating. wont work on high wear areas, as it will eventually rub off, but fine for cosmetic fixes.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/02/26/97/30/0002269730111_500X500.jpg

[buldogge]

These cheap 3M "upholstery repair" kits are ready available at any Autozone, Oreilly's, Pep Boys, etc.:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-08579-Leather-Vinyl-Repair/dp/B0058WXNOK

Not the finest repair…but it will seal the hole/scuff and prevent further tearing.

-Mark in St. Louis

[aramis]

Just sell them as is.

[thirdgenbird]

Scuffed saddles will sell at a discount but it's probably more economical to take this hit vs trying to fix. I actually was surprised how high some do go on ebay.

I recently bought a scuffed slr here. I'm hoping it doesn't get worse but if it does, it I may try it bare or get it recovered by that guy way up ^there^

[Bob Ross]

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/02/26/97/30/0002269730111_500X500.jpg

How have I managed to work for almost 40 years in the audio industry and not know this stuff existed?!?! I'm going out to buy a can right now! ...just, um...because it's cool.

[jmoore]

Don't over think it. A Sharpie will cover the scuff.


If it's torn, that's another story. A small tear I can open up and glue back down. You will still be able to see a scar but I can make it stable again.

[thwart]

how have i managed to work for almost 40 years in the audio industry and not know this stuff existed?!?! I'm going out to buy a can right now! ...just, um...because it's cool.
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