ACADEMY » EDGE PAINT » HOW-TO-DO » How to Get a Metal Finish on Leather Edge

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Proceed to color the leather edge using a colored edge paint, you can choose among any type of colored edge paint but we recommend to use the Dense Edge Paint to have a good consistency. You will choose a background depending on the metal color you want to achieve, following the relation reported on the Color-Metal Table.

Step 2: Once you finish the coloring phase let it dry completely, then you can lightly sand the leather edge using a brush or sandpaper with a very fine grain or a scotch-brite cloth. The purpose of this operation is to create a perfect smooth surface before the next application.

Step 3: Proceed with the Metal Gloss application, you can apply it by hand or by machine. Take care to apply it uniformly on the whole leather edge surface.

Step 4: Once you complete the metal gloss application you've only to wait for the correct dry time. It should takes around 30 minutes. During this phase you should pay attention to leather edge not to be ruined touchingg other items or objects.

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