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COLOURLOCK Leather Colour for Cadillac: Original Standard Colour for Factory-Original Leather Repairs

What is COLOURLOCK Leather Colour for Cadillac? — This precisely matched standard leather colour enables faithful colour refreshing and repairs to Cadillac leathers, ensuring a consistently even, factory-typical finish.

COLOURLOCK Leather Colour (Cadillac) is a precisely matched standard leather colour for the professional repair, refreshing, and re-dyeing of Cadillac leather interiors. The colours are based on original Cadillac colour samples and are formulated to blend harmoniously into existing surfaces. Ideal for seat bolsters, steering wheels, armrests, door panels, and all pigmented smooth leather in the vehicle interior where colour accuracy and OEM appearance are crucial.

• Original Cadillac Hues – Developed according to factory-near colour samples.
• For Repair & Refreshing – Ideal for scuffs, fading, and colour loss.
• Professional Finish – Optimal adhesion and even colour pattern.

💡 Detailing1-Workshop Practical Tip: In our workshop, we often see the same problem during Cadillac detailing — colour loss on seat bolsters and steering wheels is covered up with cheap care spray, which doesn't last four weeks. With Leather Colour (Cadillac) dabbed onto a microfiber pad in 2–3 thin layers, drying for 30 minutes in between, and finally sealed with Top Coat Dull — the result lasts 2–3 years, just like new from the factory.

Prepare, dab on thinly, seal with Top Coat

Leather Colour (Cadillac) is applied in 2–3 thin layers, with 30 minutes of drying time in between, and finally sealed with Top Coat. Thin layers last for years; thick layers crack.

Before applying the colour, the leather is cleaned with leather cleaner and degreased with Plastic Cleaner or cleaning alcohol. Deep cracks and scuffs are smoothed out with Filler or Super Filler and sanded smooth with 1000-grit sanding fleece. The Cadillac colours are then dabbed on with a microfiber pad, wiped with a soft brush, or, for larger repairs, applied with a spray bottle.

After complete drying for at least 4 hours, it is sealed with Top Coat — Dull for a matte, original OEM look, Glossy for medium shine, High Gloss for maximum brilliance. One litre of Leather Colour covers approximately 8–10 m² of leather surface; a 250 ml bottle is sufficient for a complete pair of seats including the steering wheel. The same workflow applies to all components, from seat cushions to door panels and the centre armrest.

Pigmented leather yes, natural leather and suede no

Leather Colour (Cadillac) is exclusively suitable for pigmented smooth leather — the standard in modern automotive applications. Natural leather, aniline leather, and suede react differently and require other COLOURLOCK product lines.

The water-based formulation bonds with the pigment layer of modern automotive leathers, remains elastic, and accommodates leather movements without cracking. With natural leather or open-pored aniline leather, the colour penetrates unevenly into the fibres and stains the leather blotchy — here, Leather Fresh (Cadillac) as a care variant or special aniline lines are used. Suede, velour, and Alcantara are treated with Nubuk Fresh (Cadillac), which preserves the rough fibre structure instead of gluing it.

If colour accuracy to the original factory colour is crucial and the component needs to be extensively restored, Leather Colour is the right choice. If only a small area (steering wheel abrasion, single tear) needs to be repaired, Fluid Leather (Cadillac) in the 20 ml tube is more economical and precise. If the leather only appears slightly faded, Leather Fresh as a care variant is usually sufficient.

For Detailers, Workshops, and Owners of Classic and Youngtimer Cars

Leather Colour (Cadillac) is the professional choice for detailers, independent workshops, and ambitious owners who prioritize value retention and original Cadillac colour accuracy over quick care solutions.

For lease returns, used vehicle detailing, and classic and youngtimer restorations, OEM colour accuracy determines value retention and resale price. The professional 4-step workflow (clean, sand, dye, seal) takes 4 hours, including drying per component, and delivers a result that lasts 2–3 years, just like new from the factory. One litre of Leather Colour costs approximately 30 cents per 100 ml of applied area — workshop calculation including Top Coat is around 12 Euros per component.

For pure care routines without workshop tools, Leather Colour is overkill — Leather Fresh (Cadillac) is sufficient there. For spot repairs on the steering wheel or individual tears, Fluid Leather or the Leather Care Sets (Cadillac) are more economical. However, if you want to restore entire seat bolsters, steering wheels, or door panels and value original Cadillac colour accuracy, you can't go wrong with the 1-litre bottle or the 250 ml container.

Available Cadillac Colour Shades (Selection)

Cashmere (Dark Variant), Jet Black, Light Neutral, Platinum, Cashmere (Light Variant), Light Gray, Ebony, Cocoa, Choccachino, Gray

Care instructions for standard leather color (Cadillac):

Leather Colour (Cadillac) is exclusively suitable for pigmented smooth leather—the standard in modern automotive applications. Natural leather, aniline leather, and suede react differently and require other COLOURLOCK product lines.

The water-based formulation bonds with the pigment layer of modern automotive leather, remains elastic, and accommodates leather movements without cracking. With natural leather or open-pored aniline leather, the color absorbs unevenly into the fibers and stains the leather—in these cases, Leather Fresh (Cadillac) as a care variant or special aniline lines are used. Suede, velour, and Alcantara are treated with Nubuk Fresh (Cadillac), which preserves the rough fiber structure instead of gluing it.

If color fidelity to the original factory color is crucial and the component is to be extensively restored, Leather Colour is the right choice. If only a small area (steering wheel abrasion, single tear) needs to be repaired, Fluid Leather (Cadillac) in the 20 ml tube is more economical and precise. If the leather only appears slightly faded, Leather Fresh as a care variant is usually sufficient.