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How do I fix cracked leather on a car armrest?

What’s the best way to repair leather in a car interior? The leather on my armrest cracked. It makes my car look way older than it is.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It can definitely be frustrating to find cracks and
stains
in your car’s interior. While you may not be able to fix cracked leather on a car armrest, you can definitely take some steps to hide it!
If the cracks are relatively small and not very deep, you can try applying a leather conditioner to the material. This can really help with dried-out leather.
If this process doesn’t help, try using a leather dye and/or filler. Here’s how:
  • First, sand the clean, dry leather with a fine sandpaper.
  • If the cracks are deep, apply leather filler with a palette knife to fill in the cracks. Remove any excess paste.
  • Once the filler is dry, sand the surface again before you apply the leather dye.
  • Let the dye dry. If you want to speed up the process, use a hairdryer on the lowest setting.
  • You can apply more dye if you need to! Once you feel you’ve covered the cracks, rub in a sealer with a sponge to prevent any further cracking or staining.
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