Mold n' Hold - Black Edge Sealing Tape

Mold n' Hold: Visible edge sealing tape for commercial and color change wraps

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• PERFECT MATCH: Looks exactly like factory textured molding found on most vehicles

• GREATER EFFICIENCY: Lowers install times on wrapping mirrors and increases durability 

• REDUCE INSTALL TIME: Helps lower color change install times by up to one (1) hour

• MULTIPLE USES: Can also be used for custom pinstripes

• QUALITY: Concept and name by Justin Pate from The Wrap Institute and produced by Alltak, the leading Brazilian wrap film manufacturer

During Justin Pate&#;s time as an installer and now as a world renowned instructor, he noticed two pain points for commercial and color change installs: the edges of mirrors that fail over time and color change installs that take too long.  Another thing he noticed was that almost all vehicles come with black textured molding both outside and inside the body.  This combination gave him a wrappy idea: come up with a visual edge sealing tape that looks like factory molding.  

In , while teaching a workshop in Brazil for Alltak, he noticed that they had a textured black matte film called Jateado that looked just like the black textured factory molding on cars.  Justin asked Marcelo Souss, the owner of Alltak, if he could cut the rolls down to ½&#; x 75&#; and box/label them.  Marcelo said of course and then he said, &#;What do you want to call it?&#;  To which Justin said, &#;Mmmm, Mold n Hold sounds good.&#;  With that, a great product was born.

When wrapping mirrors for commercial or color change, cut the film on the edge 1/8&#; short.  Then put a strip of Mold n Hold half on the wrap film and half on the paint.  The combination holds down the main wrapping film while blending seamless into the factory textured molding on the vehicle.  This helps make installs easier and ensures long term durability. 

For color change wraps, a big time killer is having to wrap the material deep into the body in order to cover all the visible paint of the vehicle.  This requires a lot of work and often leads to overstretching the film.  With Mold n Hold, installers can cut the film commercial style which is much quicker.  To get full coverage in the gaps, simply add Mold n Hold.  It looks like a shadow in the gaps and looks like it&#;s a natural part of the vehicle.  

&#;Once you use Mold n Hold and experience those lower install times while making happy customers extra satisfied with the end result, you will be hooked&#;

WIDTH: 0.39in (10mm X 23m)

LENGTH: 25 yards

Real leather does not peel nor flake. The only exception is if a leather&#;s urethane finish has been damaged. In this case, you&#;ll notice the grain and texture remain intact, and it&#;s easily corrected. See here.

The pigmented finish is damaged, but not the leather itself. This is real leather and can be stripped and refinished.

 More often, peeling is a sign of fake leather whose polyurethane (PU) coating has begun to delaminate from the underlying fabric.

Note the woven mesh exposed. Real leather (skin) does not delaminate in this way.

 There&#;s nothing that can be done to prevent or protect it, and repairs seldom last. Changing color is definitely not a consideration. How you fix it, why it won&#;t hold up, and affordable options are below. But first a little background.

What are bonded and faux leather?

Bonded leather (also called blended or reconstituted leather) is a composite material made of 10-20% ground scrap leather coated with a polyurethane &#;skin&#;. DuraBlend® and EnviroBlend® are US trademarked names for bonded leather.

Faux (the French word for &#;fake&#;) and vegan leather are rayon or polyester fabric coated with polyurethane &#;skin&#;. They are 100% synthetic. Ultraleather® is a trademarked brand of faux leather.

Polyurethane (PU) materials are the equivalent of cheap particle board and are not to be confused with better quality vinyl (PVC), which is widely used in boat, auto, and furniture upholstery.

Vinyl is very toxic to produce, however, which is why polyurethane-coated artificial leathers were developed in response.

Unfortunately, these polyurethane coatings often develop hairline cracks and delaminate in as little as 18 months &#; just as the warranty has expired. This is known as &#;hydrolysis-related failure&#; by the industry and is specifically excluded from many warranty policies.

Hairline cracks are the first sign. They&#;ll turn into larger voids.

 The industry uses ISO Tropical Test Method C (nicknamed the Jungle Test) to assess a material&#;s &#;hydrolysis resistance&#;, or rather, if and when a bonded or faux leather will crack, peel or delaminate in hot, humid conditions. The Association for Contract Textiles&#; guideline recommends a minimum 5 week rating. &#;Note that there is no direct correlation of testing weeks to years of service in the field.&#; Even the best polyurethane resins for commercial use were never expected to last more than a few years.

What toxic pollution was spared by producing PU instead of PVC is neutered by its disposability and profusion in landfills.

Why are consumers misled about faux and bonded leather?

Most folks &#; consumers and salespeople alike &#; don&#;t know how to tell the difference between real and artificial leathers and often assume it&#;s real simply because &#;leather&#; appears somewhere in the description. It wasn&#;t until that the term &#;leather&#; came to be regulated in the United States.

Still, ignorance and affordability allow these inferior fake leathers to prevail.

Even at a wholesale price, top grain leather costs about $100 / yard. Full grain costs even more, and it takes many yards to upholster a piece of furniture:

• large club chair: 5-7 yards = $500-$700 leather cost
• 3-seat couch: 15-20 yards = $1,500-$2,000 leather cost
• 5 or 6-seat sectional: 30 yards = $3,000 leather cost

These figures don&#;t include other materials like the wood or metal frame, foam stuffing, the labor, let alone inflation. Do the math. If you paid $1,500-$2,000 for a new leather couch, it is likely fake.

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There&#;s no product that can stop &#;leather&#; from peeling.

The instability of bonded and faux leather means repair compounds and new coatings don&#;t adhere well. The video in option 2 below demonstrates how you&#;d repair it and the disappointing month-later result. We&#;re big fans of turning trash into treasure, but peeling bonded or faux leather is rarely worth the effort.

Ask yourself: do you want to spend time and money to improve its appearance, knowing such an improvement may be short-lived and likely a waste (option 1 and option 2)? Or would you rather invest a similar amount of time and money in a better-quality piece that will last years, even decades (option 3)?

Option 1: Stain the Fabric

Peel and scrape away as much of the unstable polyurethane &#;skin&#; as possible, and stain the exposed fabric with one of our water-based paints.

Polyester fabric whose &#;skin&#; has peeled away Fabric stained with leather paint

 

This will take a couple hours and cost $23 &#; $50, depending on the scope of the damage. This improves appearance somewhat, but you will not have a smooth, lustrous leather-like surface that repels water, and the disparity in texture will be obvious from a 2-3 foot distance.

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Option 2: Peel, Repair, Recolor

Resurface the exposed fabric using a leather filler putty or rubberized coating, followed by color, as demonstrated in the video below. You&#;ll spend several hours peeling, resurfacing, and recoloring. The cost will range from $41 to upwards of $100. There&#;s no guarantee the repairs will hold up, and the piece will continue to degrade elsewhere.

All flaking and peeling &#;skin&#; are removed until the surface is stable. Leather filler and a rubberized coating are tested to create a new &#;skin&#; on the fabric.Color is applied. Note the superior texture of the leather filler. This office chair was used only used 30 minutes a day.

 

• 0:00 &#; Intro
• 0:28 &#; Prep peeling
• 0:57 &#; Applying Soft Filler leather repair putty
• 3:47 &#; Alas, more peeling
• 3:58 &#; Applying FlexSeal® rubber paint
• 5:13 &#; Comparing Soft Filler to FlexSeal®
• 5:45 &#; Recoloring
• 6:22 &#; The final result
• 6:40 &#; The verdict after a month of use
• 7:19 &#; Our recommendation

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Option 3: Cut the Loss & Invest in Something Better

Replace the piece with real, good-quality leather. The restore it or even change the color. It&#;s amazing how many fine quality pieces can be found on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for just a couple hundreds dollars, if not for free. Don&#;t be afraid of stains, fading or even a hole. These are easily repaired with the same &#; if not less &#; effort than that of option 2. The cost may be as little as $23. Even if you need lots of repair materials and spring for color matching on a huge sectional, you won&#;t spend more than $250 &#; $300. Such an investment is worthy of a piece that cost several thousand dollars new and will last decades.

 

Holes repaired with subpatch kit, filler putty, and Mahogany color Holes repaired with subpatch kit, leather top patch, filler, mix of Cognac and Rust colorsRestored with Midnight Blue Orphaned chair and ottoman turned into a matching pair using Midnight Blue

How To Spot The Finest Quality Leather

We love aniline and semi-aniline leather, which are among the best quality. These top grain or full grain leathers are dyed but have little or no clear finish, which makes them absorbent. This makes them susceptible to stains and sun fading, but it also means they can be found for cheap, often free.

Their absorbency also makes them the best candidate for a change of color, so even if you find one in the wrong shade, you can transform it to suit your décor.

Look for these features:

• Removable cushions &#; These require more yardage and labor. If the cushions unzip, the interior stuffing can be cleaned, plumped up or replaced. Note that most recliner chairs and sofas do not have removable cushions, but many are still a decent quality finished (non-absorbent) leather.
• Stains &#; Absorbent leathers with little or no clear finish will easily stain. Water marks, body oil, and pet stains may permanently stain leather, but they can usually be cleaned and concealed with a new color.
• Sun fading &#; Absorbent leathers often show severe and uneven fading. The dyes used in these leathers are not as UV resistant as synthetic materials, and it will be obvious.
• Marbling &#; Look for variation in color along with absorbency. Many fake and real leather will have a &#;base-and-print&#; or two-tone appearance, but they will also repel water.
• Suede backing &#; The backside of the material (or areas exposed by cracks or tears) will be real suede, not microfiber or a woven fabric.

Don&#;t be deterred by cat scratches or a hole! These can be repaired.

This chair is in great shape despite the extreme sun fading. The oil stains on this leather couch will conceal easily.

 

Leathers with little or no clear finish have a natural marbling or &#;distressed&#; appearance. This leather is full grain with natural variation and suede on the reverse.

Also, don&#;t be fooled by some kinds of faux leather. As the smooth surface becomes worn, microfiber is exposed. It has a nap like real suede or carpet that can be brushed in any direction. These types of faux leather can be stained and coated with clear wax, but they are still poorer quality and not recommended.

 

Learn more about the types of the leather as well as the differences between dyes and finishes.

If you need help, submit photos and request a consultation from the gal in the videos.

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