{"title":"Nubuck Fresh di COLOURLOCK","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh restores color depth to suede\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is COLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh? A water-based color refresher for buffed leathers — nubuck, suede, and rough-out leather. Applied neutrally, it evens out dull and faded areas without shifting the hue; add leather dye, and it becomes a tinting agent. Professional-grade leather repair chemistry, not a waterproofing spray.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a color refresher for leathers with a buffed surface: nubuck, suede, and everything else categorized by the industry as rough-out leather. COLOURLOCK \"Nubuck Fresh\" (Neutral) serves as the pigment-free base — water-based, applied thinly, and without forming a closed film. It brings uneven surfaces back to a consistent level and, according to the manufacturer, can absorb 20 to 30 percent leather dye if you want to tint rather than just refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe dyeing process ends earlier on suede.\u003c\/strong\u003e For smooth leather, a top coat is mandatory after dyeing to protect against abrasion. Suede does not get one — any closed lacquer layer would mat the velvety fibers and turn the leather into plastic. Instead of a top coat, a brush is used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe neutral base works in two ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Applied alone, it evens out slight fading without changing the tone. With 20 to 30 percent leather dye, it becomes a tint, and according to the manufacturer, it also works as a fixative over an already tinted layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne liter is enough for a complete set of seats.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the manufacturer's specification for furniture, explaining the packaging logic: the 1000 ml \/ 1-liter container is designed for large surface areas, not individual spots. It is sprayed on from a distance of about 20 to 30 centimeters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most expensive mistake on suede happens before the freshening process. We regularly receive inquiries about nubuck leather that looks dark and blotchy after being treated with leather grease, shoe polish, or a colored care spray — grease penetrates the open pile and cannot be removed. Nubuck cannot tolerate anything greasy, and applying a refresher over it only makes the blotches more visible. Therefore, test first in a hidden spot, under the seat or on the back of the backrest, and designate an untreated reference area to compare under daylight. Then, spray from 20 to 30 centimeters in two thin passes rather than one wet one, and work from seam to seam instead of from spot to spot: on suede, the seam is the only edge where a transition remains invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuede loses color through abrasion, not dirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNubuck and suede fade because the buffed pile wears down. The color sits on the fiber tips, and the tips are the first to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is what makes suede what it is: a fine, raised carpet of collagen fibers created by the tanner through sanding. With nubuck, the grain side is sanded, leaving the pile short and velvety; with suede (velour), the flesh side is sanded, leaving a longer, rougher pile. In practice, you can tell the difference by the feel — and by the fact that both surfaces change color in raking light depending on which direction you brush them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pile is the weak point. Friction lays the fibers flat, sunlight splits the dyes in the exposed tips, and the combination creates the typical damage pattern: a lighter, smoothed-down area that shines greasily in the light instead of scattering it like velvet. In a car, this affects the seat bolsters, entry edges, armrests, and the steering wheel rim first. On furniture, it is the seat surface and armrests; on shoes, the toe area and heel cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why cleaning is not the same as refreshing, and the order cannot be reversed. A cleaner removes dirt, body oils, and grip marks from the open pores — it cannot bring back the color that disappeared with the pile. If your surface is clean after a round with the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-reinigung-anilin-nubukreiniger\"\u003eAniline \u0026amp; Nubuck Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e but still looks uneven, the work of refreshing begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe neutral base refreshes and carries the color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Nubuck Fresh\" (Neutral) contains no pigment. It settles finely on the fibers without closing the open structure — this distinguishes it from any smooth leather refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, it is a water-based dispersion: tiny binder particles that float in the water and remain on the fiber tips as they dry. On smooth leather, these same particles grow together into a closed, elastic film. On suede, exactly that must not happen, which is why it is applied paper-thin and without dripping. This means for you: the leather looks richer after drying, still feels like suede, and still \"writes\" when you brush your hand over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second role of the base is the more interesting one. It is the carrier into which dye can be mixed — up to 20 to 30 percent leather dye according to the manufacturer, with the rest remaining as binder. Using less only slightly shifts the tone; using more sacrifices the elasticity needed for a compressed seat bolster. And over an already tinted layer, the same neutral base serves as a fixative, or alternatively, one percent crosslinker. One product, three tasks: refresh, tint, fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to find the color match yourself. COLOURLOCK mixes \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-nubuk-fresh\"\u003eNubuck Fresh in vehicle-specific shades\u003c\/a\u003e based on samples and car brands — the suede care is produced for your specific model, so you don't have to guess from a color chart. For furniture and fashion leather without a manufacturer shade, the path remains using the neutral base plus the dye portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinction from the related product is sharp and worth noting: the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-faerben-leather-fresh\"\u003eLeather Fresh neutral bases\u003c\/a\u003e do the same job for pigmented smooth leather, though with a choice of gloss level and a top coat on top. Anyone who confuses the two will end up with a sticky surface on suede and a layer on smooth leather that rubs off after the first pair of jeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNubuck, suede, and Alcantara require three different responses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every rough surface in the interior is real suede. Most refreshing attempts fail due to this confusion before the bottle is even open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNubuck, suede (velour), and colloquially termed \"wild leather\" are all genuine leather with a sanded surface, and Nubuck Fresh is made for all three. The differences lie in pile length and feel, not in the process. Oiled or greased suede from the outdoor sector also belongs to this family, though it carries its own history: where grease is already present, the water-based refresher will be absorbed unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlcantara and related microfiber suede imitations, on the other hand, are not leather but textiles made of polyester and polyurethane. They look like suede, they write like suede, and they react completely differently: leather dye finds no fiber to dock onto there, and leather oil remains greasy on the surface. You treat Alcantara surfaces in a car as textiles — with an upholstery or textile cleaner and, if protection is needed, with a \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-versiegelung-textilversiegelung\"\u003etextile sealer\u003c\/a\u003e. When people talk about Alcantara-like material in a vehicle, they mean the visual resemblance, not the same substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA special case, which occurs more frequently in furniture than it sounds, is embossed nubuck leather. In these cases, a darker grain pattern is printed onto the suede base. The raised areas are suede, the dark pattern behaves like smooth leather — one surface, two materials. This can be refreshed, but repeated sanding will permanently destroy the print. Less mechanical work is always the right decision here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finger test alone is not enough for differentiation because Alcantara shows the writing effect just as well. More reliable is a look at a cut edge or into a seam: leather shows a fibrous, irregular cross-section, while microfiber shows a uniform textile structure with a visible backing fabric. And in case of doubt, your vehicle's equipment list decides, not your gut feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDegreasing determines the result, not the spraying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe refresher only adheres where there is nothing between it and the fiber. On a used seat, there is almost always something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe procedure follows the data sheet and is intentionally unspectacular. First, brush off loose dirt dry, then work with the appropriate cleaner for open-pored leather, and then thoroughly degrease. Body oils, sunscreen, and silicones from cockpit sprays form a barrier film that no mild cleaner will remove — that is the job of the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-reinigung-entfetter\"\u003edegreaser\u003c\/a\u003e. Shiny, flattened \"grease spots\" are carefully roughened beforehand with a sanding pad or nubuck eraser so that they are absorbent again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe application itself is done with a sponge, spray bottle, or — for consistent surfaces the best solution — with a spray gun. Thinly and without dripping from seam to seam, from about 20 to 30 centimeters away; better two thin passes than one that soaks the surface. Water is the actual enemy on suede: a single drop leaves a visible ring when drying because it transports dissolved dye to the edge of the damp area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter drying, the step that determines whether it is visible or invisible follows. The surface is carefully brushed up or rubbed with a terry cloth until the pile stands up again. Without this step, the surface remains flat and looks like felt — with it, it looks like it did before, only more even. If necessary, a second round follows in the same pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is not a lacquer, but protection: after refreshing, a care product or waterproofing for suede belongs on the surface so that the fresh pile doesn't immediately pull in stains again. To be honest: our \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-versiegelung\"\u003esealer and impregnation line\u003c\/a\u003e covers smooth leather, synthetic leather, and textiles — for suede, you should reach for a waterproofing spray explicitly labeled for nubuck and suede. From Detailing1's daily routine: plan on half a day for a pair of seats the first time, not an hour, and the majority of that is drying time between passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNo refresher can brighten or darken\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refresher works with the shade that is already there. It won't make it lighter or darker, and the manufacturer explicitly states this in the data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further limitations are right next to it. After application, slight color transfer can occur — it's worth checking on light-colored seat covers and light clothing during the first few days. And the product is water-based, so it is sensitive to frost and heat: a bottle that sits in the car overnight in winter can flocculate and can no longer be processed evenly. Shake vigorously before each use and test in a hidden area; there is a good reason this is at the top of the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe harder limit is the condition. Suede will never be like new after a cleaning and refreshing — the worn-off pile is gone, and no liquid can regrow it. Light to moderate fading is visibly restored by Nubuck Fresh; areas worn through to a smooth, hard substrate are not. Heavy fading and large-area color damage are matters for a professional workshop with a spray booth, not a spray bottle in the driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common negative example from our consultation is a greasy, shiny armrest that was sprayed without prior roughening. The compacted area absorbs almost nothing, while the surrounding area does — after drying, the spot stands out darker and more clearly than before. Just as regularly, we receive inquiries about suede that was treated with a colored universal spray from the shoe rack and is now blotchy. Both are repairable, but they cost one more cleaning and degreasing cycle than the first attempt saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is a line beyond which no product is responsible. Seat covers with an airbag seam belong to an upholsterer: this seam is a structural designated breaking point; it must not be glued, stiffened, or reworked. The same applies to rips, holes, and loose seams — that is where repair begins, not refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Nubuck Fresh is enough and when the upholsterer takes over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour conditions, four answers. The most honest way through this category is a decision tree, not a product comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the surface is clean and only dull, uneven, or slightly faded, while the core shade is still correct, COLOURLOCK \"Nubuck Fresh\" (Neutral) alone is enough. This is the normal case for furniture leather, bags, and jackets, and for vehicle interiors that have received little sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf real color loss is visible on the bolster, entry edge, or armrest, you need a dye component. For vehicles, the shortest path is via the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-nubuk-fresh\"\u003eNubuck Fresh vehicle shades\u003c\/a\u003e mixed by car brand; for everything else, via the neutral base with leather dye mixed in within the 20 to 30 percent range. Expect that an exact match on ten-year-old leather is not to be expected — that is why you work through to the next seam instead of spot-repairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your suede only looks dirty or greasy and the color is intact, save yourself the refreshing entirely. Then a round with the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-reinigung-anilin-nubukreiniger\"\u003eAniline \u0026amp; Nubuck Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e plus a brush is enough, and you have the better result with the smaller measure. If there are rips, holes, or airbag seams involved, call the upholsterer before applying anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll adjacent products for the color stage can be found one level higher under the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-faerben-farbauffrischer\"\u003ecolor refreshers from COLOURLOCK\u003c\/a\u003e, and the complete journey from primer to finish under \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-faerben\"\u003eDyeing \u0026amp; Finishing by COLOURLOCK\u003c\/a\u003e. And the sentence we have to add most often: The difference between a refresh that you see and one that you don't see is not in the bottle. It is in the brush afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-nubuck-fresh-neutral-neutrale-farbauffrischerbasis-nubukleder","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Nubuck Fresh\" (Neutral) base ravvivante neutra per nabuk e pelli a poro aperto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh (Neutral) — ravvivo neutro per nabuk \u0026amp; scamosciato\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA cosa serve COLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh Neutral? — Questo ravvivo senza colore dà una rinfrescata visibile a nabuk e scamosciato, uniforma le zone opache e risveglia la superficie, senza cambiare la tinta.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh (Neutral)\u003c\/strong\u003e è un ravvivo incolore per nabuk, scamosciato e pelle vellutata. È fatto per far tornare uniformi e freschi i pellami opachi, spenti o macchiati, senza toccare la tinta originale. Perfetto quando la pelle sembra solo stanca ma non ha davvero bisogno di una correzione di colore — il massimo per scarpe, borse, giacche, mobili e interni auto in scamosciato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRavvivo neutro\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rilancia l'aspetto senza cambiare la tinta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniforma le zone opache\u003c\/strong\u003e – Per un aspetto più omogeneo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudiato per nabuk \u0026amp; scamosciato\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mantiene la tipica struttura vellutata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTecnologia di ravvivo \u0026amp; come agisce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNubuck Fresh (Neutral)\u003c\/strong\u003e si basa su una formula ben calibrata che si posa in modo uniforme sulle fibre della pelle e ne risveglia visivamente la superficie, senza sigillarla né incollare il pelo. La struttura aperta e morbida che rende nabuk e scamosciato quello che sono resta del tutto intatta. Attenua i segni di sfregamento chiari e lascia la pelle più piena, più uniforme e più curata — senza posare nemmeno un filo di colore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplicazione, stesura \u0026amp; consigli pratici\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrima di iniziare, la pelle deve essere asciutta e pulita. Spruzza \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh (Neutral)\u003c\/strong\u003e in modo uniforme da circa 20–30 cm. Poi lascia asciugare bene e passa leggermente la superficie con una spazzola per nabuk o in crêpe per rialzare le fibre. Se serve, puoi ripetere. La cosa importante: spruzza con parsimonia, così la pelle mantiene i suoi pori aperti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRisultati, impieghi \u0026amp; distinzioni\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDopo il passaggio la pelle appare più fresca, più uniforme e decisamente più curata, senza scurirsi né macchiarsi. \u003cstrong\u003eNubuck Fresh (Neutral)\u003c\/strong\u003e è adatto allo scamosciato in auto, ai mobili, a scarpe, borse, giacche e accessori. Non è uno spray impermeabilizzante né un prodotto di colore, ma un ravvivo estetico. Per una protezione in più contro umidità e sporco, dopo passi un impermeabilizzante adatto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDomande frequenti su COLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh (Neutral)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNubuck Fresh Neutral cambia il colore?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, ravviva solo l'aspetto, senza cambiare la tinta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIl prodotto va bene anche per il camoscio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSì, adatto a nabuk, scamosciato e a molti tipi di camoscio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePosso usarlo nell'abitacolo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSì, ideale per i pellami scamosciati tipo Alcantara e le superfici in nabuk in auto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDevo spazzolare dopo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSì, una leggera spazzolata dopo l'asciugatura dà quel tipico aspetto vellutato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNubuck Fresh sostituisce un impermeabilizzante?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, ravviva. Per la protezione va impermeabilizzato in aggiunta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eUltimo aggiornamento: 12.12.2025 — Autore: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"Neutral \/ 1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56616803991887,"sku":"D1-KCX-551-1L-01","price":51.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neutral \/ 100ml","offer_id":56616804024655,"sku":"D1-KCX-551-250ML-01","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/551-1L-01_1.png?v=1765662450"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.co\/it\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-faerben-nubuck-fresh.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}