Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK COLOURLOCK "Licker Oil" Leather Fatliquor for Leather Preparation Prior to Professional Repair 1000ml

COLOURLOCK Licker Oil — Re-oiling Agent for Professional Leather Preparation

What is COLOURLOCK Licker Oil used for? — This re-oiling agent makes dry, hard, or brittle leather supple again, strengthens the fibers, and improves preparation for repairs, filling work, and color application.

COLOURLOCK Licker Oil is the professional re-oiling agent for preparing aged, dried-out, or hardened leather. Heavily used car seats, brittle furniture surfaces, old bags, or saddle areas benefit from the deep re-oiling that makes the leather fibers flexible again. Licker Oil ensures that repair materials such as fillers, binders, or leather dye adhere better and can be processed more evenly. A crucial step if you want to achieve long-lasting results on structurally weakened leather.

• Deep Re-oiling – Makes hard, dry leather supple again and reduces the risk of breakage.
• Optimizes Repair Processes – Improves the adhesion and processing of fillers, binders, and dyes.
• Ideal for Aged Leather – Perfect for automotive, furniture, saddles, bags & accessories.

Re-oiling Technology & Mechanism of Action in Leather

Licker Oil penetrates deep into the leather structure and reactivates dried-out fibers that have lost elasticity over the years. The re-oiling components deposit themselves in the fiber interstices and restore natural suppleness without excessively darkening the leather. Especially with older automotive leathers that have become brittle, the re-oiling agent reduces the risk of cracking during mechanical repair work. The fibers become more flexible and receptive, which makes the entire repair more stable and durable.

Preparation, Application & Optimal Use Before Repairs

Before application, the leather should be thoroughly cleaned with a suitable cleaner so that the re-oiling components can penetrate evenly. Licker Oil is applied thinly and massaged in with light pressure. After a short period of absorption, the oil penetrates deeply, leaving a noticeably softer surface. Depending on the condition of the leather, the process can be repeated. Only when the leather is flexible again does the structural repair process begin: smoothing with fillers, applying color, sealing the surface. Licker Oil significantly improves all subsequent steps.

Results, Areas of Use & Distinction from Softeners

After treatment, the leather appears significantly more supple, elastic, and receptive to products such as fillers, binders, or dyes. Licker Oil is perfect for old, dry, or brittle leather in vehicles, furniture, bags, jackets, and saddles. Unlike a softener like Old Leather Softener, Licker Oil works more as a re-oiling preparation and less as a long-term flexibilizer. It is the ideal first step before extensive repair work where stability and suppleness are crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions about COLOURLOCK Licker Oil

When do I use Licker Oil?

Before repairs, when leather is hard, dry, or brittle and needs to become more flexible again.

Does Licker Oil darken the leather?

Only minimally. The effect is significantly less than with many classic oils.

Can I repair immediately afterward?

Yes, as soon as the oil has absorbed and the surface appears dry.

Is it suitable for all types of leather?

Ideal for pigmented leather, finished smooth leather, and many saddle and furniture leathers.

Do I need an additional softener?

Only for very hard, brittle leather – then combine Licker Oil and Old Leather Softener.

Last updated: 09.12.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)