If you're here to shrink a leather JACKET and you don't have a heatgun and only have a blow dryer, it's not going to work. You will use a iron on medium setting, and iron the parts you want with a very thin piece of cloth on top of the leather or paper - that brown packaging paper works perfectly, but i didn't have one, so i just used a t-shirt and it worked, it finaly fixed my shoulders which looked weird.
Are there any side effects to heating the leather? Will the heating make the leather brittle even when using conditioner? I plan to do this but I don't want to make things worse afterward.
Richard Rama Every hide will take heat differently and each section of a hide may take heat differently which increases risk when using a heat gun. You can certainly overheat the leather which will dry out the leather and permanently ruin the grain and harden the leather. However, if the leather is heated correctly and does not take any damage during the process there will not be any lasting change to its longevity or durability.
Samsung User We typically like to use steam on vinyl. Steam will not get as hot as a heat gun however it will still heat the material enough to make it more malleable. With steam you still need to be carful but its not nearly as tedious. We would recommend using a steamer that has a longer nozzle so that you can reach up through the upholstery during the installation and steam the inside of the upholstery. If you have any further questions be sure to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
Ömer Demirci There isn't an exact temperature that we can recommend because every piece of leather responds differently to heat. Please feel free to email sales@leatherseats.com and we can go into further detail with you.
Noah Vertucio The hair dryer we used may not have been the most clean dyer out there, however, not matter what condition the dryer is in, using a household hair dryer does not give you enough power to heat ratio to produce major effects on wrinkles. If you have any questions about fitment or installation feel free to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
Thanks for the vídeo! I thought that using a heat gun was bad for the leather, but it is good to know that one can I use it with care... Could you have accomplished the same goal using steam?
Delta Johnny Steam is an installer's best friend! You may not get the exact same results as a heat gun but we recommend steam to anyone installing our upholstery. Also, once installed put the seats out in direct sunlight for several hours to help with some minor wrinkles.
mrjata It depends on the crease itself but firstly you need to make sure the area with the crease is real leather and not vinyl. Do not use a heat gun on vinyl. You may want to use a steamer to get up in between the foam and the upholstery for a more gentle heating process or you can use a heat gun as long as it is real leather. A heat gun may be easier because you might not have to remove the seat from the vehicle. However, using a heat gun is always a bit risky. Have a wet wash cloth on hand and constantly wipe the area down as you go to prevent the surface from getting too hot. If the leather gets too hot for your fingers, back off with the heat for a bit. While the leather is hot, massage and pull it in the opposite direction of the wrinkle to counter the crease. Depending on how long the crease has been there it might not completely come out. Be sure not to over do it with the heat because every leather seat takes heat differently. If you have any questions feel free to email us photos of the seat to sales@leatherseats.com and we can take a look.
Do not use a heat gun on vinyl or other faux leather. Here is a video that goes over some different methods with different materials ruclips.net/video/Rzm4NeSAPyQ/видео.html Feel free to email sales@leatherseats.com or give us a call 1-866-639-7328 if you have any questions.
Taza Leather You never want to use a heat gun on vinyl because it will permanently damage the vinyl almost instantly. As for cloth you might be better off using a steamer to get moisturized heat into the material. That said, every application will vary and require specific attention. Just approach the project with caution.
loupipeline Thanks for the feedback! I will pass the comment on to our video crew. As far as a simple answer for the vinyl, we typically like to use steam. With steam you still need to be carful but its not nearly as tedious. We would recommend using a steamer that has a longer nozzle so that you can reach up through the upholstery during the installation and steam the inside of the upholstery. If you have any further questions be sure to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
karosi Creative DIY Too much heat or heat applied incorrectly can damage leather but if you apply the right amount properly it can get you a much better fit and finish on your install. Using steam is always recommended for installation but with a heat gun though, you need to be somewhat experienced and extremely careful as it can damage the leather very quickly. To avoid your leather getting stiff and breaking it needs to be properly taken care of. Using steam during the installation will not hurt the leather but it does need to be conditioned every few months and cleaned using a gentle leather cleaner fairly often.
Matthew Boutilier Heat gunning can help tighten leather but it can also greatly damage it if you are not careful. Never do this on vinyl though. Steam is another way to work out wrinkles however the results from either method will vary based on the age/state of the leather. Please give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email sales@leatherseats.com and we can give you more information.
The heat gun temperature varies with distance and airflow. A heat gun can generate temperatures as high as 1500°F or as low as 200°F. Typical use will be between 300-1000°F. Most heat guns have an adjustable airflow vent on the intake and a switch to control the number of elements in use. He said in this video he used the heat gun on the low setting. I would never use a heat gun on leather. Heat is an enemy of leather and while it may have no immediate impact on new fresh leather it will impact the life of the leather. I don't understand why anyone would worry about a few wrinkles in the leather. I recommend using mink oil on leather to keep it from drying and cracking over time. If I HAD to use a heat gun on leather I would apply mink oil just before and after applying heat. This will help keep the leather soft and flexible.
Kimberly Brown lol The problem you will run into with the hair dryer (even the expensive fancy ones) is that there is too much moving air with the heat to be effective on the leather. The heat gun puts out a ton of heat will much less moving air which is what you want in order to hit the surface temperatures needed to smooth out wrinkles. If you have any questions about the process feel free to email sales@leatherseats.com.
Gave the hair dryer barely any time, maybe a minute thats no good. Then proceeds to give heat gun a go, done nothing for first two minutes. Clown
The point is it doesn't matter how long you use the hair dryer it doesn't work...dipshit
Yea he didn’t even give it a shot
The hair dryer is trash my dude, you need higher temps
@@mihailhidler5400 some hair dryer goes up to really high temp
With all the lint on the air dryer filter, I'm amazed it even worked.
How man times can you do this process over time? Say a year or so? Does it damage the leather?
Thanks, that is awesome! How long does the heat gun trick last before the wrinkles come back and is it safe for the leather to do it more than once?
I don't think that was a fair comparison, you only used the hair dryer for exactly 20 seconds only??? 20 seconds will not get that big wrinkle out??
Used the heat gun for almost 8 minutes. The blow dryer for about 30 seconds . No real comparison !!
If you're here to shrink a leather JACKET and you don't have a heatgun and only have a blow dryer, it's not going to work. You will use a iron on medium setting, and iron the parts you want with a very thin piece of cloth on top of the leather or paper - that brown packaging paper works perfectly, but i didn't have one, so i just used a t-shirt and it worked, it finaly fixed my shoulders which looked weird.
Are there any side effects to heating the leather? Will the heating make the leather brittle even when using conditioner? I plan to do this but I don't want to make things worse afterward.
Richard Rama Every hide will take heat differently and each section of a hide may take heat differently which increases risk when using a heat gun. You can certainly overheat the leather which will dry out the leather and permanently ruin the grain and harden the leather. However, if the leather is heated correctly and does not take any damage during the process there will not be any lasting change to its longevity or durability.
@@LeatherSeats Thank you for the advice!
Has anyone ever attempted this on a hair on hide piece? Is there a magic temp where the leather will get hot enough without burning the hair?
Hey, wil the work with the hairdryer by using wraping? Thanks!
How do I get the wrinkles out on vinyl if it destroys it so quickly?
Samsung User We typically like to use steam on vinyl. Steam will not get as hot as a heat gun however it will still heat the material enough to make it more malleable. With steam you still need to be carful but its not nearly as tedious. We would recommend using a steamer that has a longer nozzle so that you can reach up through the upholstery during the installation and steam the inside of the upholstery. If you have any further questions be sure to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
I used steam to clean my headliner and it melted the glue. Be careful. Good luck.
What is the temperature?
Nice work. Wich exact temperature should be used?
Ömer Demirci There isn't an exact temperature that we can recommend because every piece of leather responds differently to heat. Please feel free to email sales@leatherseats.com and we can go into further detail with you.
exactly what I was looking for. Great demonstration
Marvid Eladiv Thanks! Glad we could help you out!
did you clean the back of your hairdry ? its seens like full of dush
Noah Vertucio The hair dryer we used may not have been the most clean dyer out there, however, not matter what condition the dryer is in, using a household hair dryer does not give you enough power to heat ratio to produce major effects on wrinkles. If you have any questions about fitment or installation feel free to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
Thanks for the vídeo! I thought that using a heat gun was bad for the leather, but it is good to know that one can I use it with care...
Could you have accomplished the same goal using steam?
Delta Johnny Steam is an installer's best friend! You may not get the exact same results as a heat gun but we recommend steam to anyone installing our upholstery. Also, once installed put the seats out in direct sunlight for several hours to help with some minor wrinkles.
Thank you very much again for the great videos and advices! :-)
Use a steam iron?
In the sun light lol. I live in England, we don’t get any of that. I’ll have to take it on Holiday with me to Spain
What a leaning process. I have a seat with a soft crease to take out on the front below the legs How would I begin?
mrjata It depends on the crease itself but firstly you need to make sure the area with the crease is real leather and not vinyl. Do not use a heat gun on vinyl. You may want to use a steamer to get up in between the foam and the upholstery for a more gentle heating process or you can use a heat gun as long as it is real leather. A heat gun may be easier because you might not have to remove the seat from the vehicle. However, using a heat gun is always a bit risky. Have a wet wash cloth on hand and constantly wipe the area down as you go to prevent the surface from getting too hot. If the leather gets too hot for your fingers, back off with the heat for a bit. While the leather is hot, massage and pull it in the opposite direction of the wrinkle to counter the crease. Depending on how long the crease has been there it might not completely come out. Be sure not to over do it with the heat because every leather seat takes heat differently. If you have any questions feel free to email us photos of the seat to sales@leatherseats.com and we can take a look.
Can I use this heat method on artificial leather ? Thanks
Do not use a heat gun on vinyl or other faux leather. Here is a video that goes over some different methods with different materials ruclips.net/video/Rzm4NeSAPyQ/видео.html Feel free to email sales@leatherseats.com or give us a call 1-866-639-7328 if you have any questions.
can you use the gun to do the same thing on vinyl and cloth?
Taza Leather You never want to use a heat gun on vinyl because it will permanently damage the vinyl almost instantly. As for cloth you might be better off using a steamer to get moisturized heat into the material. That said, every application will vary and require specific attention. Just approach the project with caution.
@@TazaLeather You are welcome!
what temperature do you use it at?
Yo so steaming would be the best way to attempt to shrink faux leather?
Gandalfsbeard Yes! Steam will be your best friend!
Does it work on vernis leather?
Myra TV We only work with automotive grade leathers and have not tested how heat gunning Vernis leather would affect its specialty finish.
Can be carefully applied to LEATHER FURNITURE ? Ty for the ViD !
I used it when the knees of my girlfriends leather pants stretched. 😊
Great content! Could you make a video on how to remove wrinkles from vinyl? Thanks
loupipeline Thanks for the feedback! I will pass the comment on to our video crew. As far as a simple answer for the vinyl, we typically like to use steam. With steam you still need to be carful but its not nearly as tedious. We would recommend using a steamer that has a longer nozzle so that you can reach up through the upholstery during the installation and steam the inside of the upholstery. If you have any further questions be sure to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
I thought they say that heat can destroy leather, that it will make if very stiff and it will start breaking?
karosi Creative DIY Too much heat or heat applied incorrectly can damage leather but if you apply the right amount properly it can get you a much better fit and finish on your install. Using steam is always recommended for installation but with a heat gun though, you need to be somewhat experienced and extremely careful as it can damage the leather very quickly. To avoid your leather getting stiff and breaking it needs to be properly taken care of. Using steam during the installation will not hurt the leather but it does need to be conditioned every few months and cleaned using a gentle leather cleaner fairly often.
helpful and great video as always!
Minkyu85 Glad we could help! If you ever have any questions be sure to give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email us at sales@leatherseats.com.
Does the heat tighten the leather ? I have some
Katzkin leather in my 21 ram 1500 and the bottom cushion has an area where the leather is loose !
Matthew Boutilier Heat gunning can help tighten leather but it can also greatly damage it if you are not careful. Never do this on vinyl though. Steam is another way to work out wrinkles however the results from either method will vary based on the age/state of the leather. Please give us a call at 1-866-639-7328 or email sales@leatherseats.com and we can give you more information.
What's the temperature used on the heat gun?
The heat gun temperature varies with distance and airflow. A heat gun can generate temperatures as high as 1500°F or as low as 200°F. Typical use will be between 300-1000°F. Most heat guns have an adjustable airflow vent on the intake and a switch to control the number of elements in use. He said in this video he used the heat gun on the low setting. I would never use a heat gun on leather. Heat is an enemy of leather and while it may have no immediate impact on new fresh leather it will impact the life of the leather. I don't understand why anyone would worry about a few wrinkles in the leather. I recommend using mink oil on leather to keep it from drying and cracking over time. If I HAD to use a heat gun on leather I would apply mink oil just before and after applying heat. This will help keep the leather soft and flexible.
What brand/model of chair is this?
Robert Monk For more info on the chair please email Eric at eric@leatherseats.com and he can answer questions you may have.
Like the outtakes at the end
mszinn Be sure to order you very own "Hate Dryer" to dry that hate out! lol Thanks for the watch!
would this work on boots?
Yes, it will. Just be careful and move the heatgun while blowing air - never rest on one spot to long. Better on dark leathers then on bright colors.
Can i use a heat gun on leatherette?
austin eds No, you should only use a heat gun on leather.
@@LeatherSeats what can i ise on lexus leatherette? I look up how to clean leatherette online and it only brings up leather):
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I just used a hair dryer on the seats in my luxury SUV.
If you shrink the leather ,, don't do it until you need to show it to the next buyer !! Otherwise don't mess with it until you're ready to sell!
The $20 heat gun uses 1800 watts. I bet my hair dryer would do it. It runs on 1875 watts and cost me $300 lol
Kimberly Brown lol The problem you will run into with the hair dryer (even the expensive fancy ones) is that there is too much moving air with the heat to be effective on the leather. The heat gun puts out a ton of heat will much less moving air which is what you want in order to hit the surface temperatures needed to smooth out wrinkles. If you have any questions about the process feel free to email sales@leatherseats.com.
Thanks for idea, i can test to sofa..
Thanks Help Full video
Hahahahaha someone should try to dry their hair with a heat gun then they would know the difference. End up with a balb spot in the ER
You guys should do a least one video per week.
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Furthermore hairdryer get over heat quickly stop
excellent
Ali hazard Thanks!
Try a babylist 3,000. that family dollar hair dryer won't even do a good job on any hair lol
Try it again with a chair you don't care about !