The Vinyl and Leather Interior Repair process is a unique method for repairing both vinyl and other materials such as leather. This process will enable you to repair vinyl and leather chairs, stools, couches, luggage, automobile upholstery/tops and literally hundreds of items.

Vinyl & Leather Repair Systems
The Repair Compounds are pure vinyl in a semi-liquid form that can come in a different thickness depending on what is easiest for you and the type of repair. This compound is used to fill the hole in the damaged vinyl or leather and when cured with the application of heat, it assumes the same elastic, waterproof and wear resistant qualities as the original leather or vinyl.

New cars that are damaged on the assembly line or at the dealer ship during a test drive and used cars have ware and tare or damage from the person that had it before these blemishes can be repaired by the Vinyl and Leather Interior Repair process. Repairing vinyl and leather chairs, stools, couches, luggage, automobile upholstery/tops and literally hundreds of items can bring in the income that you are looking for in owning your own business. Your repair will last as long as the original vinyl and leather will, since the compounds and curing process are the same as those used to manufacture the vinyl and leather. There are many different Vinyl and Leather Interior Repair systems out there that range in quality and price CLICK HERE to learn about some of the top suppliers of Vinyl and Leather Interior Repair systems

They've been advertised for years and someone's buying them, but do those do-it-yourself leather and vinyl repair kits really work?

Here is what one ad says.
"Professionals make fast, easy repairs to leather, vinyl and naugahyde because of the special heat tool in their kit. This same tool is now available to you in your Liquid Leather repair kit. You can repair holes, rips, tears and burns in minutes. The repair compound colors mix to all popular shades. The colored repair compound is applied into the damaged spot, covered with a grain texture paper, and the paper is heated with the special electric heat tool in your kit. In two minutes the grain paper is peeled off, and the repair is finished. Heat causes the repair compound to turn into a leather like material...the grain paper puts the texture in the repair compound. You can repair auto and boat seats, car tops, luggage, dashboards, office furniture, leather jackets... anything made from genuine leather, vinyl, naugahyde and plastic. Note: The repair is made without removing the leather or vinyl... it is done right in place."

The ads make it look like you can repair torn leather and vinyl so that the tears are barely noticeable. The product costs $35.50 including shipping and handling. So we decided to order one and test it out. The goal was to repair a rip in a black vinyl leather seat. The kits colored adhesive compounds are supposed to seal the damage.

The instructions say "Apply compound into and around the damaged spot, blending it in with the natural surface." Then, take the provided heat transfer tool and hold it against a home iron for 3 to 4 minutes. "When it is hot, immediately place metal tip on the grain paper atop the X, moving in a circular motion," the instructions continued. Different grain papers are provided so you can match the grain of the item being repaired. The heating tool bonds the compound to the vinyl or leather and helps it cure.

We did our best to follow the instructions, but it didn't work, And we had a Professional Leather Repair Tech perform our test.

So the Answer to the question is it probably works to some extent some how but the repair kit you buy from TV just doesn't cut it. There are other kits that cost around $45 that work a lot better so if you really want to try and do-it-yourself you should spend a little more money.