Comprehensive Guide to Leather Repair and Restoration: Leather Repair Training Manual

Kevin Gillan · Jason Murray

may 2019 · Advanced Leather Solutions, Inc.

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Want to explore the world of leather repair and restoration? This book is your answer. It's a deep-dive into the specifics of leather repair and restoration. As the only one of its kind, it covers all aspects of care, maintenance, repair and restoration of leather furniture, automotive, jackets, etc.  The book teaches the science behind repair and restoration methodologies. The reader learns the underlying fundamentals as to why and how a particular task solves a problem, as well as the properties of the chemistry behind the best repair and restoration products. It takes the mystery out of how and why these repair techniques work. Readers have commented that with this book, you don't need formal training to be effective. Everything you need to know about the craft is in this book including marketing and sales ideas for a leather repair business. As an ebook, the reader can take advantage of the embedded links to videos, so its not just the written word, but also video that shows you how as well. If you are a retailer selling leather goods, its a great reference piece to have on hand. If you want to get into the business of leather repair, this book will give you all the knowledge you need, including tip on marketing. If you are a professional leather tech, then you know the importance of knowledge. This book, with its easy to follow, step by step learning process is chocked full of "How to" tips and tricks. In 350 plus pages, there is bound to be at least one or two money saving ideas even for experineced technicians.

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Kevin was the keynote speaker at three international symposiums regarding leather restoration and repair. He and his team have trained dozens of leather technicians in the art of leather restoration, and produced many detailed, task-specific DVD's. He has posted over 80 YouTube "how-to" videos for resolution of leather problems and has over 4,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. He's been asked to consult with leather hide suppliers, furniture manufacturers, furniture retailers, and news media regarding product problems, including a recent trip to Italy where he worked with a chemical company that supplies leather finishing chemistry to tanneries throughout Europe and beyond. Kevin leads the team who for 30+ years has repaired and restored leather furniture and has engineered the finest leather care, repair and restoration products available globally.

In his own words - "I’ve been a technician with ADV Leather for 29 years, and senior technician since 1994. I do most of the color-matching for our company, our DIY clients, and our professional clients. We make our own restoration materials and systems, so I’m responsible for all product compounding, chemical engineering, R & D, and testing of the ADV Leather professional and consumer product lines. I manage all raw material vendor relations. I'm also the corporate IT guy. I’ve led the technical sessions at three international symposiums, and consult with technicians across the globe. I'm sure I would do something in my spare time, if I had any."