Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK COLOURLOCK "Fluid Leather" (Kia) — Leather Repair Dye for Kia 20ml

COLOURLOCK Fluid Leather for Kia: precise spot repair in a 20-ml tube

What is COLOURLOCK Fluid Leather for Kia? — The highly pigmented repair dye in a 20-ml tube is ideal for precise spot repairs on Kia leather — without complex spraying equipment.

COLOURLOCK Fluid Leather (Kia) is a liquid, highly pigmented leather repair dye in a 20-ml tube — specially developed for the precise repair of minor damage such as cracks, scratches and color abrasion on Kia leather interiors. The color is based on original Kia color samples and can be applied precisely with a brush or sponge.

• 20 ml tube for spot repairs – Precisely dispensable, no spray equipment needed.
• Original Kia color shades – Factory-matched pigmentation for invisible repairs.
• High opacity – One application is usually enough — even on dark leathers.

💡 Practical tip from the Detailing1 workshop: We use Fluid Leather (Kia) in the workshop for steering wheel repairs — classic 12 o'clock abrasion. One tube is enough for 5–8 steering wheel repairs. Use a soft-bristled brush, dab on crosswise, dry for 30 minutes between coats, apply Top Coat Dull — the result is indistinguishable from new.

Degrease the damaged area, dab on precisely, seal with Top Coat

Fluid Leather (Kia) is applied directly from the 20-ml tube onto a soft brush or sponge and dabbed onto the repair area crosswise in 1–2 thin layers. Allow to dry for 20–30 minutes in between, then seal with Top Coat.

Before repair, the damaged area is cleaned with leather cleaner and degreased with Plastic Cleaner or cleaning alcohol. Deeper cracks are pre-filled with Filler or Super Filler and sanded smooth with 1000-grit sanding fleece. The highly pigmented Fluid Leather (Kia) solution is then precisely dabbed onto the prepared area — applying crosswise in thin layers provides better coverage than one thick application.

After complete drying of about 4 hours, seal with Top Coat Dull or Glossy to make the repair abrasion-resistant. A 20-ml tube is sufficient for 5–8 steering wheel repairs or about 15 spot crack repairs. Workshop costs per repair are around 10 euros, a complete steering wheel restoration takes approx. 3 hours including drying.

Spot repair yes, large areas no

Fluid Leather (Kia) is the special solution for spot repairs — individual cracks, scratches or smaller abrasion marks up to approx. 5x5 cm. Large-area repairs require Leather Colour in 250-ml or 1-liter containers.

The high pigmentation and tube format make Fluid Leather extremely economical and precise — even on dark leathers, one coat is often enough for full coverage. However, for repairs over 5x5 cm or entire seat bolsters, the tube content would not be sufficient, and dabbing by hand would be uneconomical. Suede and velour surfaces in any case require Nubuk Fresh (Kia), as Fluid Leather would stick the rough texture together.

If only 12 o'clock steering wheel abrasion or individual cracks are to be repaired, Fluid Leather is the most economical and precise choice. If entire seat groups, steering wheels or door panels are to be restored, it is worth switching to Leather Colour (Kia) or the Complete Repair Set (Kia) with all components.

For detailers with individual damage spots

Fluid Leather (Kia) is the workshop solution for targeted spot repairs — detailers, independent workshops and ambitious owners who want to precisely repair steering wheel abrasion or individual cracks.

In used car reconditioning, 12 o'clock steering wheel abrasion is a classic. A tube of Fluid Leather costs about 67 euros and is sufficient for 5–8 steering wheel repairs — per repair, the material costs are about 10 euros. With a brush and Top Coat, the total repair effort per steering wheel is 3 hours including drying. The result is indistinguishable from a new steering wheel after 2 weeks of use.

For pure care without damage spots, Fluid Leather is the wrong approach — Leather Fresh (Kia) is sufficient there. For complete seat bolsters or entire components, it is worth switching to Leather Colour. However, if you want to precisely repair individual damage spots with OEM color fidelity, the 20-ml tube offers the most economical and precise tool from the COLOURLOCK range.

Available Kia colors (selection)

Black, Saturn Black

Care instructions for leather repair dye (Kia):

Fluid Leather (Kia) is the special solution for spot repairs — individual cracks, scratches, or minor scuffs up to approx. 5x5 cm. Large-area repairs require Leather Colour in 250ml or 1-liter containers.

The high pigmentation and tube form make Fluid Leather extremely economical and precise — even on dark leathers, one layer is often enough for full coverage. However, for repairs over 5x5 cm or entire seat bolsters, the tube content would not be sufficient, and dabbing by hand would be uneconomical. Suede and velour surfaces always require Nubuk Fresh (Kia), as Fluid Leather would glue the rough texture.

If only 12 o'clock steering wheel abrasion or individual cracks are to be repaired, Fluid Leather is the most economical and precise choice. If entire seating areas, steering wheels, or door panels are being restored, it is worth switching to Leather Colour (Kia) or the Complete Repair Set (Kia) with all components.