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

Works as advertised. I had a very small tear in my seat. Bonded leather so I was able to just apply a touch of adhesive and smooth out the edges. It is perfect and totally unseen.

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.

Honestly a life saver in my car

i didn't have the simplest repair to make so i'm sure that has something to do with it but i didn't find it that easy to use. also this is the first time i used this stuff. it was hard to apply the liquid-y patch stuff as precisely as needed. it was hard to place the patching material behind one of the holes. the grain-producing paper stuck to the patched area when it was time to peel it off. also, it didn't produce the grain-y appearance i expected. this is basically white glue to which you add coloring. nothing wrong with that necessarily; just keep that in mind as you use it because that's how the stuff will feel, work, finish, etc.

Did not work well. I followed the directions exactly. I have had to use other kits before for other vehicles including my current one and this one did not cover the small crack well. I could tell as I was applying that it wasn't going to dry well. When I came back to check on it, it was already cracked and looked caked. It was messy and the color did not match.

Fixed my brand new work boots that got cut twice. Saved me $200

I've used jb weld before. Did great. Used plastiweld. Did horrible. Now I'm trying the leather weld and I'm not impressed. The glue is just Elmer's glue. And the leather weld color material to repair the cracks is just acrylic paint. The quality is poor. It cracked again as soon as pressure was put on it and the acrylic paint began peeling away with each time I rested my arm on it. Wouldn't recommend for car vinyl/leather repair. Maybe if it's an area that will never be touched or brushed against it may do alright.

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!