Aniline Wax Pull Up Leather Topcoat Refinishing Kit AW6.tc

 Aniline Wax Pull-Up Leather Topcoat Refinishing Kit AW6.tc by Leather Doctor® – The Complete Gloss Topcoat Refinishing System for Luxury Wax Pull-Up Leathers.

Aniline Wax Pull-Up Leather is loved for its rich, “lived-in” patina, deep color, and unique pull-up effect—a secondary fashion finish created when its surface waxes shift under tension, revealing lighter undertones. This effect is achieved with Conditioner Wax Pull-Up 8.6, a specialty conditioner that works in harmony with Fatliquor 5.0, the essential fat-and-oil softener that all quality leathers need to remain supple, strong, and resilient.

Famous leather collections like Lancaster, Maxwell, and Brompton from Restoration Hardware are iconic examples of this style—luxurious, yet highly interactive with the environment and user touch.

 Why This Kit is Essential?

Over time, Wax Pull-Up leather naturally loses its signature look and feel due to:

 Oxidation & Drying – Waxes and oils evaporate, dulling the sheen and weakening the leather.
 Body Oil & Sweat Contamination – Especially in high-contact areas (headrests, armrests), where perspiration and grease cause darkening, stickiness, and topcoat deterioration.
 Environmental Stress – Sunlight, spills, alkaline cleaners, and pH imbalance degrade both the color and the protective finish.
 Physical Wear & Tear – Cat or dog scratches, abrasions, shoe scuffs, and accidental marks break the surface integrity.

Without proper care, the leather’s wax layer thins, the gloss fades, and the “pull-up” contrast diminishes—leaving the surface vulnerable to deep staining and premature aging.

 What This Kit Does

Leather Doctor® Kit AW6.tc is a holistic restoration and refinishing system that:

 Cleans & Decontaminates – Safely removes body oils, spills, and embedded grime without stripping away healthy oils or damaging aniline dyes.
 Restores pH Balance – Neutralizes alkaline exposure from incorrect cleaning products to prevent fiber weakening.
 Reconditions the Leather – Replenishes essential fatliquors (Fatliquor 5.0) to restore softness, tensile strength, and flexibility.
 Revives the Pull-Up Effect – Reapplies Wax Pull-Up 8.6, restoring the signature lighter “pull” highlights and luxurious hand feel.           
 Refinishes with Gloss Topcoat – Seals the surface with a professional-grade aniline gloss topcoat for sheen, depth, and renewed protection. 

 Science-Backed Leather Care

Leather is a collagen fiber network infused with natural fats and oils during tanning. Over time, these lubricants are lost through evaporation, heat, and cleaning, causing fibers to stick together and stiffen. The result? Cracking, fading, and loss of the leather’s natural beauty.

 Fatliquor 5.0 restores the leather’s internal lubrication, preventing stiffness and cracking.
 Wax Pull-Up 8.6 replenishes the external wax layer responsible for the pull-up effect, gloss, and water resistance.
 Topcoat Refinishing restores the protective barrier, improving stain resistance and extending the leather’s usable life.

  Recommended For

 Restoration Hardware Lancaster, Maxwell, Brompton, and other premium Wax Pull-Up furniture.
 Aniline Wax Pull-Up bags, jackets, and accessories.
 Any wax pull-up leather showing dullness, fading, or loss of pull-up effect.

 Leather Doctor® Kit AW6.tc doesn’t just mask wear—it revives the leather from the inside out, preserving both its luxurious feel and iconic look for years to come.

 Easy-to-Use Concentrate

Kit AW6.tc concentrates contents require 1570g (1.72 quarts) distilled water to be mixed and filled before use with these selected leather-safe products:

 Kit AW6.tc  Product Summary Includes:

✅ Degreaser 2.2 - 4oz
✅ Soft 3.8 - 8oz
✅ Rinse 3.0  - 8oz
✅ Acidifier 2.0 - 8oz
✅ Hydrator 3.3 - 8oz
✅ Fatliquor 5.0 - 8oz
✅ Wax 8.6 - 8oz
✅ Gloss 76 - 4oz
✅ Protector B - 8oz
✅ Brush 1 - 1pc
✅ Foam 2  - 1pc
✅ Towel 5 - 1pc
✅ Eraser 4 - 1pc
✅ Sand 2000 - 1pc

 Leather Degreaser 2.2 by Leather Doctor® is a professional-grade, water-based solution formulated to remove body oils, grease, and sweat from leather surfaces. 

 Deep-Cleansing, Leather-Safe Degreaser for All Leather Types:

 Degreaser 2.2 Key Benefits: 

 Ideal for use on headrests, armrests, collars, cuffs, handles, and steering wheels, this powerful cleaner penetrates deep to lift embedded grime while maintaining the integrity of the leather.
 With a pH value of 2.2, Degreaser 2.2 is leather-safe and prevents common issues like dye bleeding and surface damage. Unlike harsh solvent-based alternatives, it cleans effectively without drying out or weakening the leather structure.                                             
 Suitable for all leather types—including absorbent and sensitive finishes like Nubuck and Suede—Degreaser 2.2 is an essential tool for restoring and preserving leather’s natural beauty, softness, and longevity.

 Leather Soft Cleaner 3.8 by Leather Doctor® is a leather-safe, pH 3.8 mild cleaner formulated to effectively emulsify and lift general soiling without causing common side effects.

 Soft 3.8 is among the mildest of cleaners with a lower cleaning power than Strong 4.3 and Super 4.9. 

 Why Choose Soft 3.8?

 Soft 3.8 is the mildest among the Leather Doctor's range of cleaners which is safe for all leather, Nubuck, and Suede.
 Always test clean with Soft 3.8 and evaluate the result to your satisfaction before progressively increasing the cleaning power to Strong 4.3 or Super 4.9.
 Accumulated soiling may require the next level of Prep 4.4 or Prep 7.7 preparatory cleaners. 
 Penetrated body oil, grease, and sweat requires Degreaser 2.2 and is rinsed with Acidifier 2.0.
 Provides the “just right” strength—a balance between under-cleaning and over-cleaning.
 Part of a holistic leather-safe system: always follow rinse with Rinse 3.0

 Soft 3.8 Key Benefits:

 Gently Cleans Without Harsh Effects – Maintains leather’s natural integrity
 Works Seamlessly with Prep 4.4 and Prep 7.7 – Allows for after cleaning of sticky residue
 Prevents Rings & Browning – Ideal for pH-sensitive leathers
 Residue-Free with Rinse 3.0 – Restores leather’s pH balance for long-term care

 How It Works:

 Soft 3.8 is designed to break down and suspend dirt for easy removal while keeping the leather's structure intact.
 When followed by Rinse 3.0, it ensures a neutralized, residue-free finish, preventing unwanted side effects such as stiffness, discoloration, or over-drying.
 This makes it especially beneficial for aniline and other delicate leather types.

 Leather Rinse 3.0 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 3.0 leather-safe rinse formulated to remove suspended soil and restore the pH balance of leather, ensuring its structural integrity and long-term durability.

 Rinse 3.0 Key Features & Benefits:    

 Removes Suspended Soil – Lifts and extracts emulsified soiling for a clean, residue-free finish.
 Neutralizes Alkaline Residue – Restores pH balance to prevent damage from alkaline overexposure.
 Prevents Tackiness & Dye Bleeding – Stabilizes the leather structure, reducing unwanted texture changes.
 Enhances Leather’s Ionic Charge – Recharges the leather with a positive (+ve) charge, improving its ability to bond with negatively (-ve) charged tanning agents, dyestuff, and fatliquor.
 Preserves Suppleness & Durability – Helps maintain the leather’s softness, preventing stiffness and cracking.

 Recommended Usage:

 Apply Rinse 3.0 – Gently work into leather using a towel to lift and extract soil. 
 Blot Away Residue – Use a clean, absorbent cloth to remove excess moisture.
  Check for Tackiness – Use Acidifier 2.0 to further stabilize leather structure.
 Allow to Dry Naturally – Ensure proper drying to maintain leather integrity. 
 Follow while still damp with Hydrator 3.3 & Fatliquor 5.0 (if needed) – For deep relaxation and softening. 

 This essential finishing rinse ensures leather remains clean, soft, and structurally sound after the cleaning process.

 Leather Acidifier 2.0 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 2.0 acidic rinse designed to control, neutralize, and restore leather’s natural pH balance.

 Acidifier 2.0 prevents leather from denaturing, which can lead to bleeding, streaking, tackiness, and structural weakness due to alkaline overexposure. 

 Acidifier 2.0 Key Benefits:

 Neutralizes alkaline contamination from cleaners, sweat, and body oils
 Prevents dye bleeding and color streaking
 Reduces leather tackiness and improves texture
 Strengthens leather fibers and enhances structural integrity 

 When to Use Acidifier 2.0:

 After exposure to alkaline products (alkaline cleaners, soap, ammonia, baking soda, saddle soap, dish detergent, etc.)
 To rectify tackiness, dullness, or streaking from alkaline overexposure
 To stabilize and restore the leather’s natural pH balance

 Leather Hydrator 3.3 is a leather-safe pH 3.3 aqueous surfactant solution formulated by Leather Doctor® to clean, hydrate, relax, and restore the leather’s internal structure during cleaning, conditioning, and restoration processes - in line with its tannery science-based function.

 It mimics the hydration stage of tannery pre-conditioning to prepare leather for deeper structural rejuvenation.

  Hydrator 3.3 Key Benefits:

 Rehydrates dried, stiff, or collapsed fiber structure

 Restores moisture to the leather’s protein fibers, relaxing them so they can regain flexibility.
 Essential before fatliquoring (with Leather Fatliquor 5.0) so fats and oils can penetrate deeply and bond properly.

 Displaces and flushes out impuritie 

 Helps suspend and wick out residual body oils, sweat, soiling, or alkaline contamination that may have penetrated the leather.

 Balances pH and readies leather for further treatments

 The mild acidic pH of 3.3 re-aligns the ionic charges of the leather structure, making it receptive to fatliquor and protecting against pH damage.

 Helps reduce stiffness and restore suppleness

 When used alone or in conjunction with fatliquor, Hydrator 3.3 is critical for achieving uniform softness, without patchiness. 

 Tannery science basis

 In professional tanning and retanning, hides are hydrated before fatliquoring to ensure that treatments penetrate evenly and bond effectively.
 Leather Hydrator 3.3 replicates this essential tannery hydration step at the restoration stage, particularly for dried-out, stiff, or aged leather.

 Typical uses

 Pre-conditioning before fatliquoring (Leather Fatliquor 5.0 / 5.0 Plus).
 Rehydrating stiff or shrunken leather.
 Flushing out suspended foreign contamination.
 Restoring leather softness before or after structural repairs.
 Managing leather with pH imbalances due to sweat or alkaline cleaner exposure.

 Leather Fatliquor 5.0 by Leather Doctor® is a pH 5.0 emulsion of fat, oil, and water conditioner / fatliquor / softener for replenishing dry leather, in line with its tannery science-based function.

 It restores leather’s internal lubrication, flexibility, strength, and resilience, replenishing the original fatliquor content of leather’s fibrous structure—mimicking the essential fatliquoring stage in professional tanning and retanning processes.

 Fatliquor 5.0 Key Benefits:

 Lubricates and nourishes the leather structure

 Fatliquor 5.0 deposits fat and oil molecules that bond to the amphoteric protein fibers.
 These lubricate the fibrils, allowing them to slide over each other without stiffness, brittleness, or cracking.

 Reinforces tensile strength and elasticity

 Proper fatliquoring prevents fiber embrittlement and maintains leather’s natural strength and softness.

 Restores suppleness and prevents future damage

 Leather loses fatliquor over time due to aging, heat, sunlight, alkaline exposure, or cleaning.
 Replenishing it prevents shrinkage, stiffness, and cracks.

 Provides long-term structural protection

 Maintains leather’s dimensional stability and ability to flex without damage.

Tannery science basis:

 In the tannery, fatliquoring is one of the final and most critical stages after tanning and dyeing.
 It ensures that leather stays soft, strong, and flexible as it dries.
 The fats and oils form a molecular film around the protein fibers, acting as internal lubricants.

 Fatliquor 5.0 brings this same process to leather restoration.
 It ensures the leather is not just “looking good on the surface” but structurally rejuvenated from within.

 Typical uses:

 Restoring dried, stiff, or shriveled leather.
 Rejuvenating leather after mold removal, alkaline contamination, or heat exposure.
 Conditioning leather during or after restoration, repairs, or refinishing.

Important note on process:

 Leather Fatliquor 5.0 works only when the leather is properly hydrated first (with Hydrator 3.3) to relax the fiber structure and open it up for fatliquor absorption.
 Without hydration, fatliquor can’t penetrate deeply or bond uniformly — leading to incomplete restoration. 

 Leather Conditioner Wax Pull-Up 8.6 by Leather Doctor® is a rejuvenator for restoring the diminishing aniline wax effect lost through usage, aging, or cleaning.

 It is highly recommended that the primary leather softening process of hydration and fatliquoring be completed to satisfaction before applying the secondary wax pull-up effect.

 The Importance of Hydration & Fatliquoring Before Applying Wax 8.6: 

Before restoring the aniline wax pull-up effect, it is highly recommended to complete the primary leather softening process through hydration and fatliquoring. Here's why:

 Hydration – Relax, Revive & Rejuvenate

Over time, leather loses moisture due to aging, environmental exposure, and cleaning. Dry leather fibers become stiff and prone to cracking. Hydration helps:

 Relax stiff fibers and correct shrinkage
 Open up the leather structure for better fat and oil absorption
 Reduce dryness-induced creases and stiffness

 Fatliquoring – Restoring Softness & Strength

Once hydrated, leather requires fatliquoring, which replenishes the natural fats and oil that provide:

 Softness and flexibility
 Internal lubrication to prevent stiffness and cracking
 Resistance against premature wear and aging

 Wax Pull-Up Effect – Finishing Touch for Beauty & Function

Only after leather is fully softened should Wax 8.6 be applied. This ensures:

 A revived wax pull-up effect for a rich, dynamic look
 Enhanced suppleness without overloading stiff leather
 Long-lasting protection and beauty

By following this two-step restoration process, you maximize the longevity and luxurious feel of aniline wax pull-up leather.

 Aniline Finish Topcoat Gloss 76 by Leather Doctor® is a premium water-based topcoat designed to seal and protect all gloss aniline leathers.

 It prevents color crocking and bleeding while enhancing the leather's appearance with a clear, high-gloss finish.

 Gloss 76 features: High-Gloss Protective Topcoat for Aniline Leather 

 Heavy-Duty Protection – Formulated for maximum toughness and flexibility.
 Crystal-Clear Gloss – Fine particulate urethane-resin emulsion delivers a sleek, glossy finish.
 Versatile Use – Perfect for upholstery, handbags, garments, and boots.
 Customizable Durability – Boost water resistance and resolve tackiness by adding Crosslinker 64 at a 1:95 weight ratio.

 Ideal For:

 Aniline leather upholstery
 Designer handbags
 Leather garments and jackets

 Recommended Add-On:

 Crosslinker 64 (Sold separately) – Enhances topcoat performance and longevity.

 Leather Brush 1 by Leather Doctor® is a detailing horsehair brush designed for gentle, scratch-free cleaning on all smooth leathers.

Soft Horsehair Bristles – Ensures safe cleaning without scratching or damaging leather surfaces
Ergonomic Grooved Grip – Provides comfort and control for effortless detailing
Sturdy & Durable Design – Built for long-term use in leather maintenance
Ideal for Deep Pore Cleaning – Effectively loosens embedded dirt and grime without harming the finish

Specifications:

• Length: 7 inches
• Bristle Head: Three-row 1½-inch horsehair bristles

 Foam Brush 2 is a 2-inch high-density polyfoam brush designed for durable, precise, and smooth application of leather care products. 

High-Density Polyfoam – Resists tearing and shredding for long-lasting use
Even Product Distribution – Ensures smooth, streak-free application
Controlled Absorption – Holds and releases product efficiently for optimal coverage
Versatile Use – Ideal for applying dyes, finishes, and conditioners on leather and suede

Specifications:

• Width: 2 inches
• Material: High-density polyfoam

  Towel 5 by Leather Doctor is a high-performance, lint-free paper towel designed to perform like cloth for efficient cleaning and drying without leaving residues 

 Lint-Free – Leaves no fibers or residues behind
 Highly Absorbent – Quickly absorbed suspended soiling
 Stretchable & Durable – Strong enough for repeated use without tearing
 Washable & Reusable – Can be rinsed and reused for multiple applications

  Leather Eraser 4 by Leather Doctor® is used on all leather, nubuck, and fine suede for dry and wet cleaning with better greasy and gummy soil traction.

• It is also used in conjunction with Stripper 2.3 to strip off old and deteriorating finishes during refinishing.
• Dimensions: (L: 2.8 inches x H: 2 inches x W: 0.2 inches)

Sand 2000 grit is recommended to remove refinishing streaks for in between coatings. Sandpaper 2000 grit is recommended to remove refinishing streaks for in between coatings.

 Instruction:

1️⃣ Degreasing

1. Degreaser 2.2 is shaken to gel before use. 
2. It is transferred onto Foam 2, Brush 2, or Eraser 4 for better control before applying to the stain.
3. It is brushed and suspended soiling extracted with a white absorbent towel changing folding sides until it shows clean, ready for acidifing rinse.

2️⃣ Acidifying 

1. Acidifier 2.0 concentrate 1: 25 is to be mixed with 218g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. It is applied directly, brushed, and extracted with a towel until clean.
3. It is kept for 3 to 30 minutes to neutralize and stabilize leather pH.
4. Treatment is complete with a test for a healthy squeaky feel, ready for other processes.

3️⃣ Cleaning

1. Soft 3.8 concentrate 1: 64 is mixed with 224g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. It is applied and brushed with a horsehair Brush 1.
3. Suspended soiling is extracted with a dry absorbent towel until it shows clean and proceed to rinse with Rinse 3.0

4️⃣ Rinsing

1. Rinse 3.0 concentrate 1: 80 is mixed with 224g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. Rinse 3.0 is applied, brushed, and suspended soiling is extracted with a dry absorbent towel and ready with hydrating.

5️⃣ Hydrating

1. Hydrator 3.3 concentrate 1: 25 is mixed with 218g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use.
2. Hydrator 3.3 is applied and brushed with a deep even saturating appearance, massaged, and stretched to dimension, before proceeding with fatliquoring.

6️⃣ Fatliquoring

1. Fatliquor 5.0 concentrate 1: 5 requires 189g of distilled water or mixing up to 1.5 inches below the 8oz bottle top before ready to use.
2. It is applied and redistributed following the same success technique as Hydrator 3.3. 
3. Its application is repeated each cycle water contents evaporates.
4. Its application ends when the leather absorbs no more and is left to natural drying.
5. Its dried sticky residue is rinsed off with Hydrator 3.3.
6. Fat-liquored leather is left to dry naturally for extra softness.
7. Fat-liquored leather is further staked, massaged, or flexed accordingly with a little wet back with Hydrator 3.3 until dry for extra suppleness.

7️⃣ Wax Effect Conditioning

1. Wax 8.6, concentrate 1: 9 is mixed with 204g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use. 
2. It is applied and spread to saturate sufficiently with a horsehair brush evenly to produce a darkening effect.
3. It is allowed up to 8 hours of natural drying time or until crystalline is apparent.
4. Its crystalline wax is activated with a heat blower or hairdryer to a natural gloss, Gloss 76 is an option for extra gloss.

8️⃣ Top Coating 

1. Gloss 76 concentrate 1: 2 has to be mixed with 76g of distilled water into the 4oz or 152g into the 8oz bottle before use.
2. Use lint-free padding, foam, varnishing brush, or airbrushing for a professional result.
3. Blow dry in between applications.

9️⃣ Surface Conditioning 

1. Protector B concentrate 1:15  is mixed with 212g distilled water or 1.5 inches from the top of the 8oz bottle before use. 
2. It is applied, spread with a brush or a folded towel, is left to dry, and ready to use.

 People Also Ask:

1 How to Identify Leather Stains?
2 How do you use the Aniline Wax Pull-up Leather Problem Matrix?
3 Technical Help and Support?

 How to Identify Leather Stains?

 How to Use this Leather Problem-Solving Matrix?

This matrix categorizes common issues with leather into five groups:

Soil,  Stain,   Odor,   Structure, and   Finish (listed in the left column).

Corresponding recommended products are displayed across the top row.

Each number within the matrix indicates the steps required to address the problem holistically.

 For example:
If a leather issue involves an unknown compound that combines soil, stain, and odor, follow the sequence across the matrix, combining necessary steps from each category.

 The process should always conclude with:

• Hydrator 3.3 to rehydrate and relax the leather.
• Fatliquor 5.0 to replenish lost fats and oils, restoring suppleness.
• Protector B conditioning the leather for ongoing durability.

3 Technical Help and Support? 

https://www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?57-Wax-Pull-up-Leather-Upholstery-Forum

   Your questions, opinions, insights and review are precious and will help us to solve your leather problem more efficiently.

Updated March 11, 2025 | August 12, 2025  by Roger Koh.