The process of sanding leather to remove surface imperfections (see corrected grain pigmented leather) or produce suede or nubuck.
Polishing with a pad, cloth or brush
Polishing with a pad, cloth or brush
cleaning or removal of graffiti.
Sandpapering the leather with sandpaper or emery paper for various reasons such as the creation of a suede like nap on suede, a nubuck finish on grain, or for the preparation of corrected grain leather. Sometimes done on the flesh side to tidy up its appearance.
The process of removing thin layer of grain side of sole or insole by use of abrasive to give it a finer look or to allow penetration of colour and prevent cracking.