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Hi Ya'll! I'm a newby in terms of leather repair and would really appreciate the advice of the experts here on this forum, so please go easy on me as I try to learn I was given a second hand Black Aniline Leather Lounge Chair as a gift. Unfortunately, we have some devious furry friends in the house. The dog didn't pay much attention but our cat had her way with the leather. I've included some photos in case that's of any help. I've scoured the DIY guides online and am suspect of some of the advice given by various webpages. Not sure if the recommendations were influenced by paid sponsors/reviewers, etc. So, I defer to the experienced leather workers on this forum for how to repair these cat scratches to this aniline leather From my research there appears to be many professional products & DIY home products. Store Bought: Furniture Clinic Leather Recoloring Balm - However, a lot of negative reviews of it coming off after a short period Furniture Leather Max MEGA Kit - Also, a lot of negative reviews stating it doesn't last Chamberlain’s Furniture Treatment No.5 Conditioner and Cleaner - No indication it repairs scratches DIY: Olive Oil - Mixed opinions on scratch repair Coconut Oil - Mixed opinions on scratch repair Shea Butter - Mixed opinions on scratch repair What do you guys believe is the best process/product to repair these scratches in the aniline leather as a long-term solution? Or how should I continuously treat the leather in order for it to heal in the long term? Many thanks to everyone Roger

Greetings all! I'm a newbie and am learning so much from these forums. Thank you to all who contribute. I am currently repairing an old baseball glove with several more in the wings. The current one I'm working on ad some embroidery work on the thumb which I have successfully removed. Before moving on to dying it and reconstructing it to its original state, I'd like to fill those small embroidery holes. The people at Tandy told me to just condition the heck out of it....which I knew wouldn't solve the problem completely. I've seen some repair compounds / leather fillers out there on youtube and the like, but I am wondering if there is a simpler solution that someone has been successful with. I've seen one contributor recommend Magic Mender.....but I guess I'm just hoping that there is something a little more readily available or a hack that works just as well. Thanks in advance for your help!

I have a friend that has a leather seat. It's a custom color that they ordered. The problem is that one of the seat cushions has a scar right in the middle of it. It is unfortunately the "popular spot" to set due to the layout of the room. They can already tell that the scar is going to rip out over time. What is going to be the best way to repair this area? or better yet prevent it from ripping out with use? Lostwolf