Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 140)

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Cleaning and Storage
Leather Care
Tan Leather Restore Kit
This kit helps restore color to a tan leather seat, saddlebags
and other leather accessories. The kit allows for an
incremental color change, depending on the number of
coats applied. As with any natural leather, the appearance,
shade and wear of the leather will change, forming its own
natural patina over time.
Refer to the instructions included with the kit for proper
application techniques. Pay special attention to the
following notes regarding product usage:
• Estimated working time to perform the tan leather restore
application to seat and saddle bags is 2-3 hours with an
additional 10-12 hours of drying time. Allowing the dye
and sealer to dry for longer periods will help prevent dye
transfer to clothing.
• For best results, remove leather parts from the
motorcycle. Saddlebag buckles must be removed for
even coverage. It is not necessary to remove decorative
conchos.
• Start applying the dye in an inconspicuous area, working
one panel at a time. Additional coats may be applied to
achieve the desired look and to match colors between
panels. Allow the first application to dry before applying
additional coats.
• Depending on how the leather has aged, it’s possible to
get varying colors from panel to panel. Work through the
leather piece one panel at a time, working to match it to
adjacent leather.
• Wet dye will appear darker than the end result. Do not
allow the dye to pool as this will create dark spots.
• A small amount of leather cleaner may be used to remove
dye from chrome studs, conchos, buckles and paint.
• Apply up to three coats of sealer. Allow a minimum of five
(5) hours of drying time before riding.
• If residual dye transfers to clothing (typically only the first
time the bike is ridden after being restored), the dye can
be removed by machine washing the clothing.