{"title":"Lederfinish","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eLederfinish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLederfinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lederfinish schützt den Farbauftrag und bestimmt den Glanzgrad. Es beeinflusst Schutz, Griffgefühl und Glanzgrad der behandelten Oberfläche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte und glänzende Varianten werden nach dem gewünschten Erscheinungsbild ausgewählt; das Finish muss zum verwendeten Farb- und Reparatursystem passen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leder-top-coat-matt\"\u003eLeder-Top-Coat matt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leder-top-coat-glaenzend\"\u003eLeder-Top-Coat glänzend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-top-coat-car-and-funiture-top-coat-lederreparatur","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Top Coat\" (Car and Funiture) Top Coat for professional leather repair in the automotive and furniture industry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOLOURLOCK Top Coat (Car \u0026amp; Furniture) — clear coat for leather repairs that last\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is COLOURLOCK Top Coat used for? — This clear coat permanently protects colour-repaired leather, boosts abrasion and sweat resistance, and gives you a matte, satin or glossy OEM finish on automotive and furniture surfaces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Top Coat (Car \u0026amp; Furniture)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the professional protective coat for every leather repair and colour refresh. It seals the coloured layer, shields it from abrasion, sweat, rubbing and day-to-day wear, and lays down an even, true-to-original finish. Depending on the sheen you pick — matte, satin or glossy — you dial the look in to match OEM automotive leather or furniture surfaces exactly. 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The Top Coat seals the coloured surface without killing its natural give. The formulation stops early gloss loss and colour rub-off and leaves an evenly reflecting finish. Mix in Crosslinker CD and you push the durability even higher, particularly on steering wheels or hard-worked bolsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrep, application \u0026amp; best-practice workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter colour build-up or repair, the surface has to be fully dry and grease-free. You lay \u003cstrong\u003eTop Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e down thin and even with a sponge, airbrush or spray gun. For a flawless finish, go for several light coats with short flash-off times between them. The sheen you choose sets the final look — matte for modern automotive leather, satin for furniture and interior parts, glossy for decorative jobs. If you blend in Crosslinker or Duller, stir the components in well and work them in promptly. 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That film stabilises the pigment layer without making it hard or brittle, and stops colour rubbing off or smearing too soon. At the same time the layer works as a barrier against dirt particles, skin oils and sweat — the very things that would otherwise cut the life of freshly dyed leather short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication, coating \u0026amp; best practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter dyeing or refreshing, let the leather dry all the way through. \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Top Life\u003c\/strong\u003e goes on thin and even with a soft cloth or sponge. After a short flash-off it soaks in with no residue. On high-wear spots like seats, steering wheels, armrests or furniture edges, Top Life is worth adding as an extra protective step before regular use. Repeat it as often as you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResults, uses \u0026amp; where it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use the leather is tougher, more colour-stable and easier to look after. \u003cstrong\u003eTop Life\u003c\/strong\u003e suits freshly dyed or refreshed automotive leather, furniture, bags, shoes and accessories. 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It reliably protects the colour layer against abrasion, friction, skin oils and everyday wear, and at the same time builds an even, natural matte look. On modern automotive leather, furniture and interior parts in particular, a matte finish is what keeps the original appearance intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal matte look\u003c\/strong\u003e – No unwanted shine, an even finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects colour \u0026amp; repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cuts down abrasion and premature wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e – For long-lasting, hard-wearing leather surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSealing-lacquer technology \u0026amp; how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Coat (Dull)\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a fine, flexible protective film over the leather colour or the repair build-up. The matte formula scatters light on purpose, which kills the shine and gives you an authentic, factory look. The surface stays flexible too, so it moves with the leather instead of fighting it. The lacquer reliably protects against mechanical stress without leaving the leather feeling hard or artificial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication, layering \u0026amp; best practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the leather colour or repair build-up has dried fully, you lay down \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Top Coat (Dull)\u003c\/strong\u003e thin and even. Best applied by spray or with a fine-pored sponge in several light coats. Give it enough flash-off time between coats. For high-wear areas you can mix the top coat with a crosslinker (e.g. IC2) to push durability even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResults, where it fits \u0026amp; where it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cured, the leather surface is matte, even and noticeably tougher. \u003cstrong\u003eTop Coat (Dull)\u003c\/strong\u003e works on car seats, steering wheels, door panels, furniture, bags and other pigmented smooth-leather surfaces. It's not a care product — it's a functional sealing lacquer for repair and recolouring work. 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