{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-fresh-c-p-set","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Leather Fresh C \u0026 P Set\"","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRestore smooth leather to OEM color in three steps with COLOURLOCK Leather Fresh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the COLOURLOCK Leather Fresh C \u0026amp; P Set? A three-step restoration and care system consisting of Leather Cleaner Mild, water-based Leather Fresh dye, and Leather Protector with Vitamin E and UV filter. Refreshes faded smooth leather seats to their original vehicle color. Not for aniline, nubuck, suede, or Alcantara.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh C \u0026amp; P Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eleather care set\u003c\/strong\u003e from Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK for the restoration and preservation of smooth leather. The set combines a slightly acidic Leather Cleaner Mild, a water-based polymer dye, and a Leather Protector into a complete three-phase workflow. After the water evaporates, the dye forms a flexible polymer mesh on the leather surface, which optically fills micro-fine scratches and replenishes the color in faded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH just below the fiber pH of leather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth leather is acid-tanned and has a natural pH range between 4.5 and 5.5. The Leather Cleaner Mild is designed for this and does not attack the leather's natural oils. Alkaline universal cleaners above pH 8 make the fiber brittle—you'll see it months later as visible dry cracks on the bolster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e46 standard colors plus vehicle-specific OEM shades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Leather Fresh dye covers 46 universal colors. In addition, COLOURLOCK maintains a vehicle-specific database with original colors for BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, and Alfa Romeo. In other words: your bolster in a 12-year-old 5-series will match the factory shade again, without you having to guess the color code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 ml is enough for an entire car interior.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dye is applied selectively only to the worn areas, not over the entire seat. One 100 ml bottle is sufficient for four seats plus door panels plus steering wheel or an entire furniture set when applied in this spot-application manner. The former 150 ml container was reduced to 100 ml in 2024, but the price per liter remained stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e We see the same application error in almost every user who uses the set for the first time. The seat is cleaned with Leather Cleaner Mild, then the dye is applied directly, and four weeks later the color peels off the bolster. The missing step is degreasing. Every smooth leather has an invisible layer of skin oils, old care lotions, and silicones that the mild cleaner does not remove. From our experience, the strict rule is: after cleaning, it is essential to degrease with COLOURLOCK Leather Cleaning Spirit. The quick check before dyeing is the tape test with painter's tape—if the tape doesn't stick, there's still grease, and you need to clean again. Only then apply the dye with a sponge, dabbing in wafer-thin layers, with a hairdryer between layers. And without exception, 24 hours must pass before the Protector is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree phases, one sequence that is non-negotiable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh C \u0026amp; P Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a miracle cure for Sunday afternoon, but a continuous three-phase workflow. Anyone who skips a phase will reliably ruin the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhase 1 is cleaning with \u003cstrong\u003eLeather Cleaner Mild\u003c\/strong\u003e. The formulation is a mild anionic surfactant system with a slightly acidic pH, so that the fiber does not swell. Professionals always put the cleaner into a foam dispenser (Foamer Bottle), because the drier foam prevents the leather from getting soaked and becoming stiff like a board when drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePump foam onto a slightly damp sponge, work it in with a soft leather brush in circular motions, then immediately remove it with a dry microfiber cloth. Do not let it dry, otherwise edges will form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhase 2 is degreasing with Leather Cleaning Spirit. This component is not included in the set and must be purchased separately. Nevertheless, it is not an optional step. The cleaning spirit dissolves skin oils, sunscreen residues, and old silicone-based care lotion from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polymer dye adheres permanently only to a degreased surface. The tape test with painter's tape is a quick quality check: if the tape sticks, the surface is grease-free and you can proceed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhase 3 is dyeing with the \u003cstrong\u003eLeather Fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e polymer. Shake the bottle vigorously, as the water-based polymer dispersion tends to stratify. Wet the enclosed sponge, apply the material in wafer-thin layers by \u003cem\u003edabbing\u003c\/em\u003e or massaging in gentle circular movements—never spread, otherwise streaks will form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDry with a hairdryer on a medium setting between each layer. For heavily worn bolsters, three to four thin layers are realistic. Then allow to polymerize for a full 24 hours before applying the Protector. If you want to care for the cockpit and door panels in parallel, combine the set with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lederpflege\"\u003eleather care\u003c\/a\u003e collection or with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/innenraumreiniger\"\u003einterior cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePolymer film, not filler. Three hard limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e dye is a polymer film, not a repair filler. Three substrates are taboo, three technical limits must be known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst limit: open-pore leather. Aniline leather, nubuck, suede, and velour leather immediately draw the water-based polymer dispersion deep into the fiber, without forming a film. The result is dark, patchy discolorations that cannot be removed without residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore each application, perform the water drop test: place a drop of clear water on an inconspicuous area. If it absorbs within 30 seconds, the leather is open-pore. In that case, use COLOURLOCK Aniline \u0026amp; Suede Protector, not the C \u0026amp; P Set. Synthetic microfiber fabrics like Alcantara are also on the negative list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond limit: the set does not repair cracks or holes. The polymer matrix has a minimal filling effect for micro-fine surface scratches in the leather finish, but none for deep fiber damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to close a hole in the seat bolster, you first need COLOURLOCK Fluid Leather (liquid leather) as a filler and then work with Leather Fresh for color matching. Without this preliminary work, the hole will remain visible, because the dye only forms a thin film over the wound and will tear when the seat is sat on for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThird limit: no radical color changes. If you want to recolor black leather to beige, you need solvent-based spray paints with a spray gun, not the water-based C \u0026amp; P Set. The dye matches faded and worn areas to the original color—it is restoration, not redesign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne exception is the \"Neutral\" base: 100 ml of colorless dye can be mixed with about 20 to 30 percent color pigments if you really need a special shade for a restoration project. If you want additional protection against jeans abrasion after dyeing, combine the set with microfiber cloths and brushes from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehoer-detailing\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProsumers, Smart Repair specialists, and saddlers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e leather care set serves three clearly defined target groups. Anyone outside these three profiles will either overchallenge or underchallenge the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst target group: Prosumers and hobby mechanics with a special restoration object. The greasy steering wheel of a youngtimer, the worn bolster in a 10-year-old BMW, the faded seat in a Mercedes E-Class Convertible. Anyone who invests a full Saturday and adheres to the three-phase logic will achieve a smart repair level without a smart repair bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond target group: Smart repair specialists and semi-commercial detailing studios. They work with a spray gun or airbrush instead of a sponge, achieving a seamless factory finish without sponge texture on the leather. The OEM color database makes the set the de facto industry standard for color-accurate restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThird target group: Saddlers and leather restorers for larger restorations. Classic car interiors, vintage car cockpits, 80s Mercedes SL seats. In combination with Fluid Leather as a filler and, if necessary, Elephant Leather Preserver for extreme re-oiling, the set covers the complete tool chain for full restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the competition, the set is clearly positioned. Geist. Easy Colour Restorer is cheaper and does not require a separate topcoat due to self-crosslinking polymers, but it lacks the vehicle-specific OEM color database. GYEON Q²M Leather Set is a ceramic coating for prevention on intact new leather, not a repair system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLMX\/Coralux Keralux dominates the home furniture market with alkaline cleaners, not the automotive sector with pH-compliant formulations. If you need color restoration to original tone, the C \u0026amp; P Set is the right choice. If you want to protect new leather, a ceramic sealant is better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne practical trick that no manufacturer brochure reveals: after the dye has dried and before the Protector, gently run the included leather sanding pad over the surface without pressure. This smooths the polymer surface, eliminates any remaining micro-roughness, and restores the fiber's original, almost factory-like feel. Only then is the Protector applied as a long-term sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"Neutral \/ set","offer_id":57637092262223,"sku":"D1-KCX-8805-S-01","price":150.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ set","offer_id":57637092294991,"sku":"D1-KCX-8805-S-01-F034","price":89.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/8805-S-01_1.png?v=1778249509","url":"https:\/\/detailing1.lu\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-fresh-c-p-set","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}