Colourlock is the industry benchmark of leather restoration and care. Our specialist leather cleaners, stain removers and leather repair products are used by professionals every day all over the world.

We are an OEM-trusted manufacturer and repairer, developed by Lederzentrum GmbH (Germany) — the global leader in leather care, repair, and colour technology. Many of the leading automobile and furniture companies use or recommend our products and services. Our systems are utilised by global manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen Group brands such as Audi, Lamborghini and Bugatti, where leather defects are corrected to factory standards before vehicles leave the production line onto the showroom floor.

Our rigorously engineered system is backed by over 20 years of research and real-world application. We’ve learnt what works in workshops and developed an intuitive and precise system that can be taught hands-on. With Colourlock you’ll get clear guidance, predictable colour and sheen, and products and techniques that are reliable and easy to navigate. In the case that you get stuck, we also provide continued support past the end of the course.

Training is held all around Australia and goes for 2 days. Please let us know what city you are from when enquiring and we will allocate you to the next available session near you.

Day 1 — Foundations & Colour

- Introduction to COLOURLOCK and product systems

- Leather production basics and material identification

- Cleaning, conditioning, and protection (hands-on)

- Extensive session Colour theory and matching (digital + manual methods)

- Introduction to colour scanning technology

- Practical colour-matching workshop (hands-on)

- Spray gun and airbrush fundamentals

- Recolouring techniques & fundamentals

- Lunch and refreshments provided daily

Day 2 — Repairs, Spraying & Finishing

- Repair methods across leather, vinyl, and plastics

- Surface preparation, masking, adhesion & workflow control

- Spray gun & airbrush setup, cleaning & best practices

- Recolouring techniques for bolsters and steering wheels (hands-on)

- Repairing fading, scratches, scuffs, small tears, rips & punctures on Leather & Vinyl (hands-on)

- Grain replication and finishing techniques (hands-on)

- Job pricing, quoting, and workflow integration

- Review, training manual, certification, and Q&A

- Lunch and refreshments provided daily

Leather is everywhere and the market for repair is huge! The craft of tanning over centuries has transformed raw hide into something beautiful and precious. Today, nearly everyone owns leather —  furniture, cars, bags etc. The reality is leather requires regular care and maintenance that most don’t have the time or inclination to care about until there is significant visible damage. This is where a professional service comes in. Becoming a specialist opens you up to a huge market. Whether you offer leather restoration as a detailing add-on or provide it as a standalone service there is constant work available.

The course will cover the restoration of various forms of leather surfaces including vinyl and artificial as well. We begin the course by helping you develop an understanding of various leather types and their production methods before moving into identification, diagnosis, product application, and industry techniques.

You’ll learn repair and restoration techniques for all forms of leather damage from fading & tears to deep cracks & holes. Over the course we will cover fast diagnostics, masking, thin-film layering, blending edges, matte/satin topcoat harmonising, filler and backing application, grain re-creation and more. 

Due to the size of the market and the constant demand for specialists, leather restoration is a profitable industry when practiced efficiently. Over the course, we share valuable information on business models and price structuring to best develop a consistent stream of income. Our experts offer advice on starting up a standalone business or support detailers and cleaners in pricing leather services as a profitable add-on.

Yes, you will learn Colourlock systems for colour matching and mixing techniques in a hands-on manner, practicing on real leather in real-world conditions. Training involves using a spectrometer, performing natural light checks, and creating a dye from a unique leather sample. 

You don’t need to bring anything to the training day! Afterward, to offer the service in-house, you’ll want a selection of tools that we can refer you to or provide ourselves. We also provide digital templates for aftercare and a QC checklist; many shops start with our recommended 'Detailers' Kit so they can begin offering the service the next day.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official Certificate that recognises you as an accredited service provider of Colourlock.

We can continue to provide you with advice and general support well past completion of the course. Within business hours, our expertise is only a message, call or email away.

Yes — we regularly partner with detailing studios, dealerships, and workshops across Australia to host our training sessions. If you have a suitable space (clean, well-lit, and ventilated) and are interested in bringing training to your area, we’d love to hear from you.

Hosting is a great way to get early access to training, position your business as a local industry leader, and connect with other professionals in your region. Simply reach out to us and we can walk you through what’s involved.