Abstract: A wipe-on clear protectant based on polyurethane is provided, which provides a finish that is durable and long lasting, is not injurious to the leather or artificial leather on which it is applied, in the instance of use on vinyl, impedes, rather than fosters, plasticizer migration, and is not slippery or tacky to the touch. In the preferred composition, polyurethane is dissolved in isopropyl alcohol, and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is added, and the resulting liquid is wiped as a clear liquid onto the surface of the cleaned and dry leather or artificial leather produce which is to be protected. The finish dries clear, even, waterproof, smooth and without tackiness in less than thirty minutes.

Abstract: An item of footwear which has become scuffed or worn, or which is to be protected against wear, on its leather or leather-like external surfaces, is subjected to a preliminary cleaning. Thereafter, a coating of polyurethane elastomer dispersed in water, and possibly extended by acrylic resin dispersed in water, further including a colorant, a defoamer and a wetting agent, is brushed or swabbed onto the surface. The water evaporates, leaving a thin, flexible, scuff-resistant coating, the color of which covers and hides discoloration and scuffs on the original surface.

Abstract: An item of footwear which has become scuffed or worn, or which is to be protected against wear, on its leather or leather-like external surfaces, is subjected to a preliminary cleaning. Thereafter, a coating of polyurethane elastomer dissolved in a solvent (preferably half toluene and half isopropyl alcohol), further including a colorant, a thickener and a gloss-lowering agent, is brushed or swabbed onto the surface. The solvent evaporates, leaving a thin, flexible, scuff-resistant coating the color of which covers and hides discoloration and scuffs on the original surface.

Abstract: A process for repairing damaged fabrics, and kits which contain the components required to practice such process are disclosed, in which the process involves placing a backing fabric beneath the damaged area and thereafter depositing a powdered thermoplastic resin, followed by a mixture of a thermoplastic resin and Flockkfibers thereon. The laminate assembly thus obtained is then heated until resin securely binds the Flockkfibers and the backing fabric within the damaged area. The kit taught includes containers of the Flockkfibers, resins, and mixing implements, and may optionally include some or all of backing fabric, release paper, fabric protector, instructions, and related items.

Abstract: A method for repairing damaged dashboards and similar articles is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of trimming away damaged material to form a repair area, substantially filling the repair area with an air drying repair compound, allowing said repair compound to air dry, adding a polyester resin to a plastisol material to produce a heat curable repair compound, applying the heat curable repair compound over the air drying repair compound and applying heat to the heat curable repair compound to cure it. The method produces a repair which closely matches the hardness of vinyl and similar plastic materials which are conventionally used to cover dashboards.

Abstract: A vinyl repair compound and two step vinyl repair method provide an exceptionally strong and long wearing repair. The repair compound includes vinyl resins, a solvent, a plasticizer and silica filler, has a paste-like consistency and air dries. The repair process entails the following: trimming away the damaged material, placing backing material behind the damaged area if necessary, filling the repair area flush with the surface of the surrounding material with the repair compound and allowing it to air dry. Due to shrinkage of the compound as it dries, a depression is formed which is then filled with a conventional heat curable plastisol vinyl repair compound. If necessary, smooth or grained release paper is placed over the repair area, heat is applied to cure the plastisol compound and the repair is allowed to cool.

Abstract: A vinyl repair compound and two step vinyl repair method provide an exceptionally strong and long wearing repair. The repair compound includes vinyl resins, a solvent, a plasticizer and silica filler, has a paste-like consistency and air dries. The repair process entails the following: trimming away the damaged material, placing backing material behind the damaged area if necessary, filling the repair area flush with the surface of the surrounding material with the repair compound and allowing it to air dry. Due to shrinkage of the compound as it dries, a depression is formed which is then filled with a conventional heat curable plastisol vinyl repair compound. If necessary, smooth or grained release paper is placed over the repair area, heat is applied to cure the plastisol compound and the repair is allowed to cool.

Abstract: A method for repairing grained or embossed vinyl sheeting with imprinted vinyl molds is provided, whereby the repaired area is grained or embossed in the original pattern without the application of pressure, thereby eliminating depression or deformation in the repaired vinyl sheeting.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing plastic and vinyl materials utilizes a heat curable repair compound and a hand tool which supplies a narrow jet of heated air. The hot air tool receives air at a constant low pressure from a regulated air supply and includes an electrical heating element which heats the air passing through it to a temperature sufficient to cure the repair compound. Damage to plastic and vinyl materials can thus be repaired by trimming the damaged area, filling the trimmed area with the heat curable compound, heating the compound with the jet of air from the tool and finally, texturing the surface by the application of graining paper to the patch.