Patent Leather Stuck togther

[Kellyjleather]

I just got given 100sft of brown patent leather, but 90% is stuck togther. is there anything that can be done?

[jcuk]

Earlier today i was thinking about making a black bridle with the noseband brow band and headpiece padded

with white patent leather i new i had a bit lying around somewhere so found it had a lot more than i thought, it

had be stored away for years it was was stuck together so bit the bullet just pulled it apart can't see any real 

damage, looks like i can use it. Not saying this will work for you but maybe worth a try. 

 

hope this helps JCUK

 

[Kellyjleather]

when I pull its just takes both surfaces off and I have also tired heating it too 

[fredk]

What about trying a soaking? not just a wetting but a real immersion in water for a period?

[Kellyjleather]

i tired and it comes apart but its matt and dull 

[fredk]

Better apart and dull then still stuck together and unuseable.

A good coating of a beeswax polish will bring the shine back up

[RockyAussie]

19 minutes ago, Kellyjleather said:

i tired and it comes apart but its matt and dull 

Have you tried a hot water and detergent soak? If you can get a good start at an edge try brushing along in between while gently pulling apart. If no go try methylated spirits and same process. Cut out small sections for trials first I think.

[Kellyjleather]

This is when I soak it with warm soapy water and really carfully peel