Hello!
I have a Question.
I got a HMV 101 and I want to restore a pinhole, with damage around it (see Pictures).
What could I use best to fill the hole and Dye or color the area around it the same color as the Machine itself?
I would like some tips please.
Any help is appriciated!
Thanks!
HMV 101 how to fill/restore scratches on leather?
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- Victor Jr
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Re: HMV 101 how to fill/restore scratches on leather?
The damaged area is so small and inconspicuous that I would simply touch it in with a black felt tip marker pen.
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Re: HMV 101 how to fill/restore scratches on leather?
I have to agree. By attempting to disguise this very small hole, you will end up with a larger patch that will draw your attention to it every time you open the lid! Under no circumstances even consider taking a piece of leatherette from a hidden surface and sticking it over the hole, nothing on earth looks worse!!epigramophone wrote:The damaged area is so small and inconspicuous that I would simply touch it in with a black felt tip marker pen.
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Re: HMV 101 how to fill/restore scratches on leather?
I've had success with hiding scratches using shoe polish.
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Re: HMV 101 how to fill/restore scratches on leather?
Just borrow a black crayon from your kids and cover the hole with it.