Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK COLOURLOCK "Nubuk Fresh" (Saab) — Entretien daim pour Saab 250ml

COLOURLOCK Nubuk Fresh for Saab: specialized suede and velour leather care

What is COLOURLOCK Nubuk Fresh for Saab? — The specialized suede and nubuck care preserves the structure and color of rough natural leathers in Saab interiors — specifically developed for velour, nubuck, and Alcantara.

COLOURLOCK Nubuk Fresh (Saab) is a special care dye for rough-textured suede, nubuck, and velour surfaces in Saab leather interiors. Unlike Leather Colour or Leather Fresh, Nubuk Fresh is not intended for smooth pigmented leather — the formulation is designed to preserve the fine fiber structure of suede and prevent it from sticking together.

• Suede-specific – Specially formulated for rough-textured natural leathers.
• Maintains velour appearance – Prevents fibers from sticking together or becoming smooth.
• Original Saab colors – Factory-matched pigmentation for seamless care.

💡 Practical tip from Detailing1 workshop: With Saab suede seats, we often see the same user error — customers treat the suede with normal smooth leather care, then the fibers stick together and look flattened. With Nubuk Fresh (Saab) and a fine brass brush in a 5-minute care routine, the typical velour appearance is maintained. After drying, brush lightly again — then the fibers will stand up softly again.

Brush dry, spray, work in the direction of the fibers

Nubuk Fresh (Saab) is sprayed evenly onto the suede from a distance of 20–30 cm with a spray bottle and worked in with a soft brush in the direction of the fibers. After drying, brush again for the typical velour appearance.

Before care, the suede is brushed dry with a soft suede brush or fine brass brush to remove dust and ingrained dirt. Then, it is damp cleaned with a special suede cleaner and allowed to dry completely. Only then is Nubuk Fresh (Saab) sprayed from a distance of 20–30 cm — no puddles, spread immediately.

The color is worked in with a soft suede brush or fine brass brush in the direction of the fibers until the pigmentation is evenly distributed. After 30–45 minutes of drying, the leather is lightly brushed again so that the fibers stand up and the typical velvety-matte velour appearance is created. A 250 ml bottle is sufficient for about 4–5 care applications on mid-range vehicles with Alcantara steering wheels and suede seats.

Suede and velour yes, smooth leather no

Nubuk Fresh (Saab) is exclusively for rough-textured natural leathers — suede, nubuck, velour, and Alcantara. Pigmented Saab smooth leathers are treated with Leather Colour or Leather Fresh.

The special carrier solution with finely pigmented dyes binds with the rough fiber structure without sticking or weighing it down. On smooth pigmented leather, Nubuk Fresh would adhere unevenly because the typical fiber structure is missing — the care would appear patchy instead of even. On aniline leather, the fiber would not be sufficiently protected; here, aniline-specific COLOURLOCK lines are needed.

If the Saab vehicle has genuine suede seats, an Alcantara steering wheel, or velour door panels, Nubuk Fresh is the only correct care product. If the interior, however, consists of pigmented smooth leather, Leather Fresh (Saab) or Leather Colour (Saab) is used. For mixed interiors (suede seats, smooth leather doors), both products are used in parallel.

For suede seats and Alcantara steering wheels

Nubuk Fresh (Saab) is the care solution for owners and detailers with genuine suede or Alcantara components — applied every 6–12 months, the leather remains velvety and color-stable permanently.

Suede and velour leather get dirty faster than smooth leather and fade more under UV light. The care routine every 6–12 months prevents deep penetration of dirt and protects the fibers from permanent fading. For heavily used vehicles or family cars, a 3-month rhythm is also worthwhile. One application takes about 45 minutes per pair of seats, including brushing and drying — costs per application are around 6 euros in material costs.

For pigmented smooth leather components in the same vehicle, Leather Fresh (Saab) is used — both products complement each other in the workflow. Those looking for a complete care bundle for suede and smooth leather can also check out the Leather Care Set (Saab), which contains both components.

Available Saab colors (selection)

Beige / Parchment / Sportbeige 1, Buffalo, Grey / Slate Grey, Sand Beige, Black / Obsidian Black / Schwarz, Dark Pewter, Jetblack, Light Neutral, Parchment / Beige / Sportbeige 1, Colorado Red, Light Grey H33

Care instructions for suede care (Saab):

Nubuk Fresh (Saab) is exclusively for rough-textured natural leather – suede, nubuck, velour, and Alcantara. Pigmented Saab smooth leather is treated with Leather Colour or Leather Fresh.

The special carrier solution with finely pigmented dyes combines with the rough fiber structure without sticking or weighing it down. On smooth pigmented leather, Nubuk Fresh would adhere unevenly because the typical fiber structure is missing – the care would appear spotty rather than even. On aniline leather, the fiber would not be sufficiently protected; here, aniline-specific COLOURLOCK lines are needed.

If the Saab vehicle has genuine suede seats, an Alcantara steering wheel, or velour door panels, Nubuk Fresh is the only correct care product. If the interior consists of pigmented smooth leather, then Leather Fresh (Saab) or Leather Colour (Saab) is used. For mixed interiors (suede seats, smooth leather doors), both products are used in parallel.