Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK COLOURLOCK "Leather Colour" (Renault) — Leather standard colour for Renault 1000ml

COLOURLOCK Leather Colour for Renault: original standard color for factory-true leather repairs

What is COLOURLOCK Leather Colour for Renault? — The perfectly matched standard leather dye enables faithful color refreshes and repairs on Renault leather and ensures a consistently even, factory-typical finish.

COLOURLOCK Leather Colour (Renault) is a precisely matched standard leather dye for professional repair, refreshment, and recoloring of Renault leather interiors. The colors are based on original Renault color samples and are formulated to blend harmoniously with existing surfaces. Ideal for seat bolsters, steering wheels, armrests, door panels, and all pigmented smooth leather in the vehicle interior where color accuracy and OEM look are crucial.

• Original Renault Color Shades – Developed according to factory-near color samples.
• For Repair & Refreshment – Ideal for abrasion, fading, and color loss.
• Professional Finish – Optimal adhesion and even color appearance.

💡 Practical tip from Detailing1 workshop: In our workshop, we often see the same problem with Renault preparations — color loss on seat bolsters and steering wheels is covered up with cheap care spray, which doesn't last four weeks. With Leather Colour (Renault) dabbed on with a microfiber pad in 2–3 thin layers, drying for 30 minutes in between, and finally sealed with Top Coat Dull — the result lasts 2–3 years, just like factory new.

Prepare, dab thinly, seal with Top Coat

Leather Colour (Renault) is applied in 2–3 thin layers, dried for 30 minutes in between, and then sealed with Top Coat. Thin layers last for years, thick layers crack.

Before applying the dye, the leather is washed with leather cleaner and degreased with Plastic Cleaner or cleaning alcohol. Deep cracks and abrasion marks are leveled with Filler or Super Filler and sanded smooth with 1000-grit sanding fleece. The Renault color shades are then dabbed on with a microfiber pad, wiped with a soft brush, or, for large-area repairs, applied with a spray bottle.

After complete drying for at least 4 hours, seal with Top Coat — Dull for a matte-original OEM look, Glossy for medium sheen, High Gloss for maximum brilliance. One liter of Leather Colour covers approximately 8–10 m² of leather surface; a 250 ml bottle is sufficient for a complete pair of seats including the steering wheel. The same workflow works for all components from seat cushions to door panels to the center armrest.

Pigmented leather yes, natural leather and suede no

Leather Colour (Renault) is exclusively suitable for pigmented smooth leather — the standard in modern automotive applications. Natural leather, aniline leather, and suede react differently and require other COLOURLOCK product lines.

The water-based formulation bonds with the pigment layer of modern automotive leather, remaining elastic and accommodating leather movements without cracking. With natural leather or open-pore aniline leather, the dye absorbs unevenly into the fibers and discolors the leather blotchy — here, Leather Fresh (Renault) as a care variant or special aniline lines are used. Suede, velour, and Alcantara are treated with Nubuk Fresh (Renault), which preserves the rough fiber structure instead of sticking it together.

If color accuracy to the original factory color is crucial and the component is to be extensively restored, Leather Colour is the right choice. If only a small area (steering wheel abrasion, single crack) needs to be repaired, Fluid Leather (Renault) in the 20 ml tube is more economical and precise. If the leather only appears slightly faded, Leather Fresh as a care variant is usually sufficient.

For detailers, workshops, and classic and youngtimer owners

Leather Colour (Renault) is the professional choice for detailers, independent workshops, and ambitious owners who prioritize value retention and original Renault color accuracy over quick care solutions.

For lease returns, used car preparations, and classic and youngtimer restorations, OEM color accuracy determines value retention and sales price. The professional 4-step workflow (clean, sand, dye, seal) takes 4 hours including drying per component and delivers a result that lasts 2–3 years, just like factory new. One liter of Leather Colour costs about 30 cents per 100 ml of processed area — workshop calculation including Top Coat is around 12 Euros per component.

For pure care routines without workshop tools, Leather Colour is overkill — there, Leather Fresh (Renault) is sufficient. For spot repairs on the steering wheel or individual cracks, Fluid Leather or the Leather Care Sets (Renault) are more economical. However, those who want to restore complete seat bolsters, steering wheels, or door panels and value original Renault color accuracy cannot avoid the 1-liter bottle or the 250 ml container.

Available Renault Color Shades (Selection)

Dune Beige / Light Grey, Monaco, Red 26a, Blue, Cuir 02 - Grey, Laguna Seca

Care instructions for standard leather color (Renault):

Leather Colour (Renault) is exclusively suitable for pigmented smooth leather – the standard in modern automotive applications. Natural leather, aniline leather, and suede react differently and require other COLOURLOCK product lines.

The water-based formulation bonds with the pigment layer of modern automotive leathers, remains elastic, and accommodates leather movements without cracking. With natural leather or open-pore aniline leather, the color is absorbed unevenly into the fibers and discolors the leather blotchily – in these cases, Leather Fresh (Renault) as a care option or special aniline lines are used. Suede, velour, and Alcantara are treated with Nubuk Fresh (Renault), which preserves the rough fiber structure instead of gluing it.

If color fidelity to the original factory color is crucial and the component needs extensive restoration, Leather Colour is the right choice. If only a small area (steering wheel abrasion, single crack) needs to be repaired, Fluid Leather (Renault) in the 20 ml tube is more economical and precise. If the leather only appears slightly faded, Leather Fresh as a care option is usually sufficient.