Flexible substrates are the most difficult to repair when a flat surface is needed. Here are some tips for you while I'm fixing an automobile armrest.
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This information will be educational for anyone in leather repair, vinyl repair, seat repair, car repair, aircraft refurbishing, painting and dyeing, and any mobile tech service.
This is not intended as a DIY channel.
I DO NOT SELL PRODUCTS. A detailed explanation is given for each step. As with all my videos, this illustrates my own personal preference based on decades of experience. Please note that I don't sell products and am not profiting from these videos nor are they sponsored. So if you have questions about the products then please contact your supplier. (Like they’ll know!)
This was reminiscent of the science class movies we watched in elementary school. I loved it! Super informative. You did a great job of explaining every step. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us you are the best Mr. Rick
ha, that last hint was the best. you can also ask someone who hasn't seen the repair to try to spot it. they won't.
There are people in your business who settle for "ridges" remaining in the vinyl after they've repaired it, stating not only wrong reasons for the damage but that the damage was so severe and that's why the ridges remain. Such people could really learn a thing or two from your techniques. You don't ever settle for second best.
Well not all repairs turn out like we like them to. But the idea is to have techniques well in mind and then have the conviction to take the time to try to do it right. Thanks, and I'm glad you find the videos helpful.
Beautiful job!
Great work!!! Looks perfect. 👍🏻
Nice! I do not use a flat iron, just a heat gun, but that was a great job.
Nice work. Thanks for making this video
I also do this for a living, I just found your channel. great repairs, my hats off to you. I was wondering who you use for tool suppliers, I use viper products
You're an artist for sure!
aspiring!
Nice work!! Tank you for the video
Great work 👍 A true art 🎨
Beautiful job my man
Really nice result 👍how would you go about lite scratch-marks on the top layer of the leather thats not as bad as this type of injuries?
Beautiful job! It’s always nice to see a true craftsman at work. I have a high back office chair that has cracks that opened up on the seat and on the armrests and I’ve been thinking about trying to fix it. Unfortunately it’s pretty extensive. Any suggestions?
I'm sorry that I just now discovered your comment. Email me if you still have a question. Thanks.
Perfect as always!! If you have time to film about a small damage repair on a large plastic, I would love to see it please.
Excellent , thanks for sharing.
You are the best Thank you
I may not be the best, but thanks. What I hope you find unique is the in-depth discussion and reasoning behind the process as well as proof in the end result to verify that the method is sound. Thanks.
Mr. Rick, I have only the knowledge in watching with your kindness and sharing. Question... Can you please. Share is everything your using comes in a bundle package and where I can purchase everything your using.
Great video. Hey bud is there any other compound to use that is not like rubber when ir cure ?
what is the difference between the papers. I have teflon paper but not the white. I am looking to repair a handbag. Thank you again so much.
hope your feeling better
OUTSTANDING!
Thank you for the video, I want to ask what material is the chill bar made of? ❤️
What kind of paint do you use in the paint gun? Great video!
Nice work im new at leather repair, I've been repairing furniture at my job . Where can i buy the graining pad and a flat chill bar ?
Good video, as others said I don’t have the tools you have. I need to repair my peeling headboard. I came across your video and the technique you used look better and professionally done. So how can I go that to my headboard without taking it apart which I just can’t do myself? Can you please make a video on peeling headboard”s BUT ALSO can you share which home tool substitute electric tools to use to make the repairs with?
great video.
It's incredible
I'm gonna see if I can purchase the tools and try that myself on my 2005 Cadillac Escalade arm rest, I've tried upholstery shops but they tell me to get the armrest at the junkyard, all I have is a one inch slit on the armrest. Thanks I'll try that 👍
Bad advice from the shops. Many upholstery shops are ordering the slip covers for the armrests available online. They are cheap, look good, and save the shop time. Also it can be difficult to sew the tight radius these armrests require. But with a special machine setup (most shops don't have) it can be done more easily. Buy it online, slip it on, done.
How much you charge for that job?
Where do you get your compounds and equipment? Auto stores only have cheap kits.
What's the name of the repair compound you use?
Great Vids! Extremely helpful! Question: Where did you get the flat iron tip on the butane torch?
Hi, did you find a flat iron tip like the one in his video?
@@Mike-cj7zb I did. Superior Restoration has them.
@@onewhoneedstoknowthank you for this information!!
whats the product? amazon link
Where do you get your grain from? I'm in the business and its hard for me to find spray grain that works ....especially when I need a heavy grain
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Looking for a 'chill bar' but no luck. I also looked up cooling bar for heat press but can't find where to source one. Any ideas where I can purchase one? I really enjoy your videos. So helpful. Thank you.
Have you found one yet?
@@02au17 no. I have improvised. I find it so odd that despite asking for help the response is sorry this is only for professionals. Well..what do you do when you are trying to become a professional and you reach out to someone for advice and they say sorry kid. This is why handcrafts die. Senior craftsmen need to do a better job of being more open to teaching those new to the craft! I love this gentleman's work and watch his videos but it's just a shame he doesn't see himself as a mentor. This is social media. He can be pushing the next generation forward.
Sometimes people start as a hobby, than become a professional.
Use a nice smooth rock. Trust me, it works
Go get a hand side anvil.
I knew it!!! After 3 videos i was sure you were trained by the same school i attend. My brother! 😆
Yes! And we owe it all to our schooling! Where would we be without it. Thanks for joining in!
LDC or RBC>
@@jeffreyweise5656 RBC and retired I'm afraid!
@@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247 where did you get your supplies?!
Where do you get that flat iron tip? Can’t seem to find them anywhere
Hello Chad. Your supplier will be able to get it for you. Thanks
Oh boy.. nice video... seems I have to buy everything just for a small job of my own? How much would this cost in today's dollar if I go to a place? I'm betting $80!
I'm curious how it holds up being a highly used area
I was glad that I had a much worse damage to repair on the driver's armrest on my cargo van which was bought used. For two years now the repair is exactly the same as the day I did it. So it's turned out to be a valuable case study! Thanks.
@@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247 awesome!
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Wow
Who exactly did you make this video for? As a novice I do not have access to all of the tools you used, and am not going to buy for one repair. So, I guess you are making this for your buddies who are in the same business?
You are exactly right. This channel is for the mobile repair tech. It highlights all the teaching and innovations I have given the business over 40 years. Made public because 99% are not bothering to further their education and the business is suffering as a result of it. Now the public can demand this higher standard.
@@a.r.t.srealrepairsforrealc8247 Makes sense, thank you for the explanation.
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Your arms is covering.😅
U r blocking the view