J-B Weld 2130 Vinyl and Leather Repair Kit, 3 oz, Black

I used the J-B Weld 2130 Vinyl and Leather Repair Kit several weeks ago and was thoroughly impressed. This is a great product that delivers on its promises. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, making the process straightforward even for a first-time user. Mixing and matching the repair compound to the color of my leather was simple, and application was a breeze. The key is to ensure you let it dry properly after application to achieve the best results. The repaired area looks very good and so far it is holding up extremely well. The repaired area stays soft and pliable. Highly recommend this kit for anyone needing to fix vinyl or leather items!

I wasn't entirely certain what to expect with any leather/vinyl/dashboard repair product. The reviews for many brands and types of repair kits were all over the board from the best ever to whale-dung bad. I have used JB Weld products in the past and they have always worked as expected so I ordered the J-B Weld 2130 kit to repair my cracked and tired 1979 Fiat X1/9 dashboard. Since I am knee-deep in a full X1/9 restoration, the dashboard I repaired was removed from the car and the repair kit was used inside a dry, heated garage. The vinyl repair silicone is fairly thick but will flow out slightly to smooth over any light wrinkles or high spots with the initial application. There are a couple of things I would recommend when using this (and likely similar kits): use a plastic single-edged razor blade (or similar) or a small (1" or so) flexible plastic applicator to apply the vinyl repair compound. The included applicator is very thin, narrow and breakable. It (the included applicator) also limits the quality of your silicone repair application. I also recommend thoroughly cleaning the repair area with alcohol (per the instructions). In my experience, most repairs will require more than one application of the repair compound. One thing to remember is the curing time, around 24-hours. I suspect the quality and curing times will change with temperature and humidity. Now for the results. In a word, impressive. I applied the compound and let it cure as directed. It does shrink a bit, likely requiring a second coat. However, on the second coat, I used the included texture paper to match the texture of my dash. I did use painters tape to ensure the texture paper would make good contact with the second application of the repair compound. I am not certain if this is required for good results but I didn't think it would cause any problems, so I taped it down. The results were very good and much better than I expected. For the price of the J-B Weld repair kit I figured I would give it a try before I went to the expense of ordering a professionally restored dashboard. I am glad I did! The quality of the repairs I achieved were good enough to satisfy my very high standards. The colors included with the kit can be combined for additional colors. I was able to get a good match for my dashboard, although I plan to paint and flock the dashboard for a more finished look. However, that isn't required to get great results, at least in my experience.

This worked really well. You just have to take time to get the right color mix. Transitioned the torn leather on the driver's seat.

Kit instructions are easy. Glue works good. The kit I received some of the paint was hard and unusable. I called JB weld and they were nice enough to replace the kit. They said this is an issue when purchasing on Amazon because they can’t guarantee the product isn’t old and out of date.

I had cracks forming behind the toe cap on my boots. I filled per the instructions, waited two days. Once the boots got damp, not wet, the adhesive turned completely white and goo. It then proceeded to come off, taking a thin layer of leather with it everywhere, deepening the cracks. The cracks are now deeper than before, not to mention the time it took me to remove the goo. Might work for something, sure didn't work on boots on a joint with movement despite claiming flexibility and light moisture, for filling in voids, or with backing for holes.

The kit provides plenty of material and a wide array of colours. At $20 or so it may seem like a lot to fix one thing, but the kit has enough material to do at least a dozen small repairs and it will likely dry out or expire before you’re able to use it up. Repairs do take a bit of time, with each of the multiple stages taking a full day to cure. My repairs were not 100% invisible (though I’m thrilled at how good they turned out), but I'm pretty sure that was because i chose the wrong texture swatch, the kit comes with several.

The JB Weld Leather Repair Kit is a lifesaver! It’s easy to use and provides a strong, long-lasting fix for damaged leather. The kit includes everything you need, from the adhesive to the tools for application, making the process straightforward. The repair is seamless and blends well with the original leather, leaving it looking as good as new. It works great for furniture, bags, shoes, and more. If you’re looking for a quick and effective way to repair leather, this kit is a must-have!

This might be OK for very small holes or tears but for anything larger than say 1/16 of an inch I would not recommend. For one thing there's not enough of the repair paste for anything larger. The other issue I had is the color dried much darker than what I had mixed to match my leather chair. It looks like hell because it's not even close in color and not smooth. In retrospect I think I would have been better off cutting a bit of material from an out of sight location of the chair and glued it over the damaged arm of the chair using a proven adhesive such as Shoe Goo.

Good

No color can match, and I revived it without the tool to apply the heat on

Served it’s purpose

I repaired my sofa with this. It works.

It's depending on you to get the right colour.