{"title":"Removing stains from leather — COLOURLOCK","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRemoving leather stains by what actually caused them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA dark patch on leather answers exactly none of your product questions. Only the edge, the feel, the backstory and the material tell you whether grease has soaked in, wax is sitting on top, dye has transferred across or superglue is curing hard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving stains from leather\u003c\/strong\u003e is a diagnosis job, not a race to the strongest cleaner. The COLOURLOCK line-up splits the work: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-degreaser-leder-entfetter\"\u003eDegreaser\u003c\/a\u003e preps suitable surfaces, Grease Absorber Paste goes after grease that has settled in, Stain Remover handles wax and the stains it suits, GLD Solvent takes on stubborn discolouration on smooth leather, and Sek-Off deals with superglue residue. Each specialist only solves its own slice of the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eShape and feel narrow it down to a surface film, something drawn into the fibre, or a hard deposit lying on top.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePigmented smooth leather, aniline, nap leathers and synthetic leather each draw the line somewhere else.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dry state\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOnce it has dried out you separate leftover stain, lost colour and a damaged finish.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoot the stain in neutral light and write down where it most likely came from. The mildest product that fits goes on a hidden patch first. If the stain lightens while the cloth picks up leather colour, you have two things happening at once. Stop there, let the spot dry out in peace, then separate leftover stain from surface damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe edge, the shape and the feel tell the stain's story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou place a leather stain by where it sits, how it is bounded, how it feels and what you know caused it, long before a specialist remover touches the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA greasy area on a headrest or armrest usually grows along the spots skin keeps touching. Wax can be left behind as a deposit you can feel or as a dull film. Dye transfer off clothing tends to show up across whole light-coloured contact zones. Superglue, by contrast, sets as a hard, sharply bounded lump. None of this is lab analysis, but it gives you a far better starting point than the colour of the stain on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk when it happened. Fresh residue may still be sitting on the surface; something older may have travelled, hardened, or been buried under earlier care products. Unknown pre-treatments muddy the picture. A shiny edge can come from the stain itself, from rubbing, or from someone's earlier go at cleaning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feel fills in what the light shows. A hard raised patch points to material lying on top, a dark soft zone more to something drawn in, a rough pale spot possibly to missing colour or an attacked finish. Touch it gently. Scratching at it with a fingernail is not a diagnostic test; it can lift an intact layer before you know what you are dealing with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen work out the leather type from the maker's information, a visible cut edge, the surface texture and a hidden material test. Open-pored aniline takes liquid in differently from pigmented smooth leather. Nap leathers have a pile. Synthetic leather sits on a coated backing. A product name with “leather” in it does not cancel out those differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the cause or the material stays unclear, you do not escalate. Get better information, or get a professional opinion. On valuable furniture and historic car interiors, a small original mark can be less of a problem than a large area with the colour changed. Diagnosis here protects more than the look; it protects the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is left once the base clean is done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA base clean that suits the material lifts loose and surface-level deposits, so leftover stain, colour damage and deeply soaked-in residue become visible as separate things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart dry. Dust and grit come off without heavy pressure, before any liquid drags them across the panel. Then pick a hidden test area and try the cleaner that matches the leather type. Watch for colour coming off, for a shift in gloss, and for a drying edge. The result only counts once it has dried and had a decent rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork natural sections, a panel between seams rather than a wet circle in the middle of the seat cushion. That keeps moisture and transitions manageable. At this stage the base clean is only meant to expose the stain. The question that matters: what was general dirt, and what is left as specific residue?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white cloth helps, because loosened dirt and any colour rub-off show up more easily. It is no substitute for knowing your material. Dark marks can be dirt, grease or leather colour. The moment the surface visibly lightens and the cloth takes on the colour of the item, you stop. More pressure will not answer the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep heat and rushed drying out of it. A hairdryer can make residues mobile, sharpen liquid edges and leave the surface feeling dry while the cross-section of the leather is still damp. Plain room air takes longer and gives you an honest picture. That pause is part of the diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it is dry, compare the treated zone with your first photo. If the stain has gone, you need no specialist remover. If a clearly defined mark is left, you file it again under a new heading. If colour is now missing or the surface feels rough, a stain job has turned into a repair job. Cleaning must not paper over that switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour causes, four responses: grease, wax, dye, glue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four common problem groups differ in one thing: whether the substance sits on top, migrates into the fibre, or overlays the colour coat already there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrease can sit as a film on an intact finish or be drawn in deep. In the first case, careful surface prep is what matters. In the second, an absorbing step may be needed on suitable pigmented smooth leather. The guide to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-ratgeber-fettflecken\"\u003egrease stains in leather\u003c\/a\u003e works through that split in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax and care-product films are a different residue again. They can leave the surface slippery, shift the gloss or get in the way of later layers. COLOURLOCK \"Stain Remover\" is listed in this collection as the stain and wax remover. That does not hand it a blanket clearance for every leather type. The hidden test patch and the current product description still have the last word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDye transfer usually turns up on light smooth leather and can interact with the finish. COLOURLOCK \"GLD Solvent\" is the heavy hitter in the line-up for stubborn discolouration on smooth leather. “Strong” describes the product's job here, not an invitation to work whole panels. The more effective the step, the more your test patch, a small working zone and a repeated look for colour lift matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperglue sets as a hard layer. You do not treat it with the same logic as grease or dye. COLOURLOCK \"Sek-Off\" is listed for suitable superglue residue. The separate guide on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-ratgeber-kleberreste\"\u003elifting glue residue\u003c\/a\u003e shows why scraping, heat and nail polish remover tend to make the damage worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome panels carry more than one type of problem. An old stain may already have had oil, cleaner or colour on it. In that case you do not stack specialist products straight on top of each other. Every stage needs a dry interim finding. Otherwise you end up not knowing which product helped and which one changed the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct choice: five specialists, not a hardness scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegreaser, Grease Absorber Paste, Stain Remover, GLD Solvent and Sek-Off get picked by the job in front of you, not read as a ladder that climbs in strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-degreaser-leder-entfetter\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Degreaser\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the solvent-free degreaser for surface prep. Its place is before filler, colour or protection, when suitable leather needs freeing from grease and residue that would get in the way. It is no substitute for deep absorption, and it is not a general finishing cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-grease-absorber-paste-fett-absorbtionsmittel-leder\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Grease Absorber Paste\"\u003c\/a\u003e goes after greasy areas that have settled into suitable pigmented smooth leather. Absorption needs dry interim checks and can take several proper passes. Laying it on extra thick or adding heat does not make the process any more reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-stain-remover-flecken-wachsentferner\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Stain Remover\"\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to stains and wax, COLOURLOCK \"GLD Solvent\" to stubborn discolouration on smooth leather. The two are not interchangeable. If you work to the vague principle of “mild first, then stronger and stronger”, you miss the point that different residues call for different modes of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Sek-Off\" stays reserved for the superglue case. Other adhesives can react chemically in a different way. If you do not know which glue you are looking at, the words “glue residue” alone clear no product for the job. Material and residue both have to match the intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the line-up is no toolbox to work through by trial. It is a decision matrix. You open a product once its case is proven. That approach does not just save product; it stops several residues and reactions ending up stacked on one small spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA clean stain can still cost you colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the residue is off, you check whether the finish, the colour, the grain and the feel have survived, because a residue that has gone is no finished result on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the dry area from several angles. Direct light shows colour contrast; raking light picks out gloss and edges. Run a fingertip gently over the zone. A rough, tacky or noticeably hard spot points to a change that calls for further care or repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing colour does not come back with more cleaning. A damaged protective film cannot be made “cleaner” either. If the stain has gone and everything around it stays intact, the specialist treatment ends there. What follows is only the care or protection step that suits the leather type and its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the surface is open, the repair build-up has to match the cause. After grease, reliable degreasing comes before colour matching. After a strong remover, you check whether the substrate will hold. After glue, a hard edge or a dip can be left behind. The guide to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-ratgeber-leder-aufbereiten\"\u003ereconditioning leather\u003c\/a\u003e lays out cleaning, repair, colour and finish as one chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not try to hide a slight colour difference straight away with whatever care product is to hand. A cream or an oil can darken the zone for a while and make the diagnosis harder. You choose the next step once the dry state is settled, not before. Seeing clearly is worth more at this moment than a quick optical match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn open-pored leather the limit comes especially early. Liquid can soak in, form edges and shift colour. A specialist product listed for pigmented smooth leather does not carry across. Professional help is often the gentler call on the material here, even when the stain looks small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe smallest step that fits wins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment ends as soon as the residue it suits has gone or dropped back clearly, and the dry surface no longer justifies another go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfection is no neutral yardstick on leather. Every treatment changes a used surface, at least for a while. An old stain may by now be part of an aged layer of colour and care product. Chasing the last shadow hard can cost more original colour than that shadow is worth to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stain coming back tells you something new. If a greasy area darkens again after drying, the cause sat deeper. If discolouration will not lighten despite suitable treatment, it may already have moved into the surface. If an edge lifts after glue removal, the finish is probably involved. You only repeat when material and product guidance carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocument the end state the way you documented the start. That is how you spot later whether the zone is shifting or holding steady. On seat bolsters, steering wheels and armrests especially, daily use keeps working on it. A repair can rebuild the surface; it does not remove the cause of recurring rub or transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of the treated zone belongs in the final comparison too. A spot job can stand out on an evenly aged seat as a cleaner, duller or lighter island. That is not the stain coming back yet. So compare the spot against the whole panel: if the difference stops exactly at the old stain edge, something is still sitting there; if it follows your wipe paths, the technique needs rethinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sound pigmented smooth leather, blending out to a natural boundary can settle the transition. On open-pored leather, spreading the work like that without expertise is risky, because every extra contact can create a new edge. The yardstick is a stable, material-appropriate panel at normal viewing distance, not the isolated close-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith open seams, crumbling fibre, colour lost over a large area or unknown valuable leather, a specialist firm takes over. A specialist remover repairs no structure. That limit belongs in the product decision, because otherwise buying the wrong product just adds another piece of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite a short note for the next care session: which cause you confirmed, which product actually went on, and where the work stopped. That little log stops you repeating the wrong thing months later. It also helps you file a shadow that turns up again as deeper residue, fresh soiling or a changed surface. On shared cars and furniture especially, it turns an unknown history into something you can decide on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best finish is often an unspectacular one:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry leather, a quiet transition and a clear decision about the next step. Removing stains from leather does not mean using all five products. Quite the opposite: if diagnosis and a mild clean are enough, the rest of the toolbox stays shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-sek-off-entferner-sekundenkleberrueckstande","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Sek-Off\" Remover for Superglue Residue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOLOURLOCK Sek-Off — Specialist Remover for Superglue Residue on Leather \u0026amp; Plastic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does COLOURLOCK Sek-Off work? — The specialist remover lifts superglue residue off leather, faux leather and many plastic surfaces in a controlled way, without attacking the material too hard, and leaves a clean, repair-ready surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Sek-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e is the precise fix when superglue has landed on leather or plastic. The remover softens hard, brittle glue residue exactly where scraping it off by hand would do damage. It works in a controlled way, takes the hardness out of the glue, makes it scrapable, and avoids the usual surface damage like shiny spots, abrasion edges or colour pull. Ideal for cars, furniture, bags, shoes and interior parts in leather, faux leather and many plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted softening of glue residue\u003c\/strong\u003e – Softens superglue without attacking a wide area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle on the material when used right\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cuts the risk of roughening, colour loss or shiny patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper prep for repair\u003c\/strong\u003e – Leaves a clean, smooth base for binder, dye or care products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works \u0026amp; material compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSek-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e works with solvent-based components that swell and soften the molecular structure of superglue, so you can lift the glue off carefully. Superglue sets into extremely hard, glassy structures that are almost impossible to remove safely without chemical help. The remover takes the hardness out locally, without affecting a wide area of the surface. Koch-Chemie tunes the action so leather or plastic isn't stressed more than it needs to be — but working with control is still one of the biggest factors in getting a perfect result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrep, application \u0026amp; proper removal technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you reach for \u003cstrong\u003eSek-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e, the surface should be clean and bone dry. You apply the remover sparingly onto the glue residue — never across the whole panel. After a short dwell time the glue starts to soften and you can lift it off carefully with a blunt tool or a cotton cloth. With thick glue layers, work step by step to protect the surface. Once it's off, clean the leather and, if needed, even it out cosmetically with binder, Leather Fresh or care products. On plastic surfaces, a thin coat of plastic dye or primer gives the perfect finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResults, uses \u0026amp; where it differs from alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the job the surface is free of superglue, smooth and ready for the next steps like colour correction or care. \u003cstrong\u003eSek-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e suits smooth leather, faux leather, many plastics, textured interior parts and decorative surfaces. It doesn't replace a full clean or repair — it's a precise specialist tool for problem cases. With delicate or open-pore leather, work especially carefully, because superglue often soaks in deeper – here you may then need binder or Fluid Leather to even out the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about COLOURLOCK Sek-Off\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Sek-Off remove any kind of superglue?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, most superglues you'll find in the shops. Stains that have soaked in deep need several passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the product safe for all types of leather?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine for pigmented leather. Open-pore leather reacts more sensitively and needs very careful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Sek-Off attack the colour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith careful, spot-on use, usually not. Overdo it and the surface can go slightly matt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dye straight after removal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Once it's cleaned and dry, you can apply Leather Fresh or Fluid Leather with no trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Sek-Off also help with glue residue on plastic parts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It works really well especially on smooth or lightly textured plastics – follow up with primer if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 03.12.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"20 ml","offer_id":56544876200271,"sku":"D1-KCX-688-20ML-01","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/688-20ML-01_1.png?v=1778250887"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-degreaser-leder-entfetter","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Degreaser\" Solvent-Free Leather Degreaser for Surface Prep on All Leather Types","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOLOURLOCK Degreaser — solvent-free degreaser for leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is COLOURLOCK Degreaser for? — The solvent-free degreaser gently pulls skin oils, dirt films and product residue off leather and improves adhesion for repairs, dyeing and sealing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Degreaser\u003c\/strong\u003e is an effective, solvent-free degreaser for prepping leather and faux leather before repairs, colour refreshes or sealing. It reliably lifts skin oils, dirt films, leftover care product and light oil traces — especially on high-contact spots like seat bolsters, steering wheels, armrests, furniture edges, bags or grab zones. The formula is strong but gentle, so it works on more delicate leather too without drying out or damaging the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent-free degreasing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lifts oils \u0026amp; residue without stressing the leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDials in adhesion\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfect prep for filler, colour and top coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks across the board\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suits automotive, furniture, fashion \u0026amp; accessory leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDegreasing technology \u0026amp; how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDegreaser\u003c\/strong\u003e uses modern surfactants that pull oils and polymer residue out of the leather surface without attacking the coating. On spots that take a beating from skin contact, a thorough degrease is what makes or breaks the job: filler, colour and top coat only hold long-term on grease-free surfaces. The Degreaser flashes off streak-free, leaves no residue and gives you an even, well-keying surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication, lay-down \u0026amp; best practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you start, give the leather a rough clean. You apply \u003cstrong\u003eDegreaser\u003c\/strong\u003e sparingly to a cloth or pad and work it into the surface under control. Loosened oils and residue get picked up or wiped off with a clean cloth. On heavily loaded spots you can go over it again. The key bit: let the leather dry fully before you lay down filler, binder or colour. That gives you a perfect keying base for a repair or colour finish that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResults, uses \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter treatment the surface comes up clean, matte and fully degreased. \u003cstrong\u003eDegreaser\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for automotive interiors, furniture, bags, shoes and accessories — anywhere oils and residue could drag down repair quality. It's not a stain remover for oils soaked deep into the leather, but a pro prep tool for reliable leather restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about COLOURLOCK Degreaser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Degreaser on all leather types?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn pigmented leather and many faux leathers, yes. Not suitable for aniline or suede leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Degreaser remove deep oil stains?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, only surface oils. Deep oil stains need specialist products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does degreasing matter so much before repairs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOils block adhesion. Filler \u0026amp; colour only hold reliably on a clean, matte surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Degreaser before dyeing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's actually recommended for the best colour bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Degreaser attack the colour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's solvent-free and very gentle on the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 11\/12\/2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56584519123279,"sku":"D1-KCX-607-1L-01","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":56584519188815,"sku":"D1-KCX-607-250ML-01","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":56584519156047,"sku":"D1-KCX-607-100ML-01","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/607-1L-01_1.png?v=1765306407"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-grease-absorber-paste-fett-absorbtionsmittel-leder","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Grease Absorber Paste\" — absorber for treating greasy areas on leather","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOLOURLOCK Grease Absorber Paste — grease absorber for leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is COLOURLOCK Grease Absorber Paste for? — The special paste pulls grease, oil and plasticiser residue out of leather, lightens dark grease marks and preps the surface for further care or repair steps.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Grease Absorber Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated grease absorber that lifts deep-set grease, oil and plasticiser stains out of leather. On pale smooth leathers especially, skin contact, headrests, armrests or years of use leave dark greasy patches that normal cleaners just won't shift. That's exactly where the Grease Absorber Paste comes in: it draws greasy residue out of the leather in a controlled way and visibly lightens the affected spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulls deep-set grease\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works on skin oils, oils and plasticisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for dark grease marks\u003c\/strong\u003e – Especially effective on pale leathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect repair prep\u003c\/strong\u003e – Leaves a clean base for care or colour correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbsorption technology \u0026amp; how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrease Absorber Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is built on highly absorbent mineral components that draw grease and oil out of the leather structure. Once you've applied it, the paste binds the residue inside the leather and carries it to the surface, where it shows up as it dries. That process lightens dark, greasy spots step by step, without beating up the leather finish along the way. With older grease marks especially, a few passes make sense to bring the grease down in a controlled way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it, application \u0026amp; best practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather you're treating should be dry and clean first. You lay \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Grease Absorber Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e down over the grease mark in an opaque layer and let it dry fully. As it dries, the paste pulls grease out of the leather and changes colour. Once it's dried on, gently brush or vacuum it off. Depending on how heavy the grease mark is, you can repeat the cycle several times. After that, a care step or — if needed — a colour touch-up is a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResults, where it fits \u0026amp; its limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, dark grease marks look much lighter or vanish completely. \u003cstrong\u003eGrease Absorber Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for car seats, armrests, headrests, furniture, bags and other smooth-leather surfaces. It's not a cleaner for fresh dirt — it's a specialist for deep-set grease problems. With very heavy or old marks, a colour refresh afterwards may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about COLOURLOCK Grease Absorber Paste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the paste work on old grease marks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, especially on older, deep-set grease and oil traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often can I repeat it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs many times as it takes to reach the lightening you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the paste right for every type of leather?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pigmented smooth leather. Not for nubuck, suede or aniline leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to care for the leather afterwards?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, after degreasing a care or sealing step is a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the paste remove fresh stains too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh stains usually come off more easily with a cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 12.12.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 Liter","offer_id":56616762900815,"sku":"D1-KCX-596-1L-01","price":81.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":56616740880719,"sku":"D1-KCX-596-250ML-01","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/596-1L-01_1.png?v=1765660439"}],"url":"https:\/\/detiiling1.com\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-ratgeber-flecken.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}