Geist. Leather & Vinyl Repair Training for Professionals
Our leather experts will teach you about leather and vinyl repair. This 3 day course includes full leather knowledge and hands-on practice repairing and colouring leather and vinyl using the Geist. professional range of products.No matter what level you are on right now, you will leave the course able to offer leather repair services to your customers!
Day 1 – Leather Knowledge, Cleaning, Care & Preparation
Introduction to Geist and the professional product range
Understanding leather production and surface finishes
Identifying different types of leather, vinyl and artificial leather
Understanding common automotive interior materials and coatings
Choosing the correct Geist products for different surfaces
Cleaning and degreasing – product selection and techniques
Conditioning and protecting leather
Preventing friction, abrasion and dye-transfer damage
Surface assessment – deciding waether an item needs cleaning, repair or recolouring
Hands-on cleaning, degreasing, conditioning and protection
Q&A
Lunch and refreshments provided
Day 2 – Leather, Vinyl & Plastic Repair
Introduction to repair techniques and different types of damage
Preparing leather and vinyl for repair
Masking and correct surface preparation Repairing scratches, scuffs and worn areas
Repairing cracks, rips, tears and holes
Using fillers, binders and repair compounds
Replicating leather grain for seamless repairs
Steering wheel restoration
Seat bolster repairs and recolouring
Sponge application techniques
Spray gun and airbrush techniques
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Hard plastic repairs and recolouring
Hands-on repair and recolouring exercises
Q&A
Lunch and refreshments provided
Day 3 – Professional Colour Mixing & Colour Matching
Understanding colour theory and the colour wheel
Understanding undertones and how colours influence one another
How the Geist colour mixing system works
Working with Geist base colours
Using the Geist colour formula database/app
Starting from an existing automotive colour formula
Matching a colour from a physical leather/vinyl sample
Understanding why an existing formula may still require adjustment
Step-by-step colour correction – identifying what needs to be added
Matching difficult colours
Understanding the effect of gloss level and surface texture on perceived colour
Creating and recording repeatable colour formulas
Testing colours before application
Hands-on colour matching exercises using real samples
Each trainee produces their own colour matches
Troubleshooting common colour-matching mistakes
Pricing repairs and colour-matching work
Final Q&A, training manual review and certification
Introduction to Geist and the professional product range
Understanding leather production and surface finishes
Identifying different types of leather, vinyl and artificial leather
Understanding common automotive interior materials and coatings
Choosing the correct Geist products for different surfaces
Cleaning and degreasing – product selection and techniques
Conditioning and protecting leather
Preventing friction, abrasion and dye-transfer damage
Surface assessment – deciding waether an item needs cleaning, repair or recolouring
Hands-on cleaning, degreasing, conditioning and protection
Q&A
Lunch and refreshments provided
3-Day Leather & Vinyl Repair Training for Professionals
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Time: 9am-5pm
Training Location: (Letchworth) Pro Detailing UK, Unit 3 Fen End, Astwick Rd, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4BA, UK
Hotels nearby (Letchworth): Travelodge Letchworth Garden City, Ave One, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2HB - 0871 984 6554
Training location (Bristol - SONAX ACADEMY UK): Bonville Business Centre, Brislington, Bristol
BS4 5QR. All our Bristol trainings are held in partnership with Sonax Detailing Academy UK
