Hand-held spectrometer for leather and vinyl

HBC system – Smarttool Production introduces an exciting solution to an age-old problem of getting the new colour to exactly
and invisibly match the existing original panel.
Using sophisticated colour analysis software and professional photo-spectrometer equipment we can provide the exact “recipe”
to deliver perfect colour matches every time.

How it works: the original leather and vinyl is “scanned” with the hand-held spectrometer, the resulting data is converted by the
software into an easy to follow recipe drawing on 4 of the 13 “base” Aqua colours or Solvent B3 or the standard colours made by
HBC system, you are welcome to download the list on www.hbc-system.com
The recipe gives the exact amount of each colour that is needed to achieve the volume required, from as little as 50ml to 5 litres
per mix.
All that then is needed is to measure out and mix the colours thoroughly, add the right level of dulling agent (Filler compound) to
adjust the sheen to the correct level, and then use the colour to finish the repair off perfectly!

Key advantage
- Exact match of every pigmented and aniline leather and vinyl
- Eliminate waste of colours necessary with manual colour matching to
reach correct one
- Dramatically reduce time, give perfect results in seconds not hours
- Improve sales margin on restoration and colour matching works
- Doesn't need computer experience, user friendly software interface
- Very light and portable hardware solution, ideal for mobile workers
- Improve work time management; you are sure to complete the colour
matching in minutes
- Clean, fast and easy colour matching process
- Greatly reduce necessary skill request to realize perfect colour matching

By using the B3 Repair Colour System techs will be able to get better results, faster, saving money and getting more satisfied
customers.
B3 Repair Colour System is currently used by many satisfied customers and partner worldwide, providing Leather technicians,
furniture producer and car interior repairer a higher margin and happy customers!

REPAIR B3 Repair Colour System COMPUTER SYSTEM

- full capable PC running standard Windows software

You can have all this functionalities with in your handled device or your PC.
You can scan and mix from 50 gram to 5 litter

We supply the 13 B3 colour tones in 100ml. 250ml. 1 litter and 5 litter bottles

B3 COLOUR READING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

- spectrophotometer USB EYEONE
- software & database for pigmented leather and vinyl
- phone & remote assistance (90 days)
- local or remote installation of the software
- software & database for aniline leather (optional)

Sales condition:
- The price does not include a computer that is necessary to use the
software.
- All the software is in English, Italian and German and it is possible to
translate into other language.

Requirements: a desktop or notebook with the following minimum

specifications.:

Windows XP Operating System

1 usb port
500 Mhz processor speed
128 MB of available RAM
80 MB of available hard-disk space USB support (at least one USB
port)

We are available for further information.

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Step 1 Order your Spectrophotomter and software
Part number 00.912

Go to our web www.hbc-system. com and register your system.

After registration, you’ll receive a password by mail, which grants you access to the closed pages.
Go to the menu “Colour mixing” and choose “Scanner software”. You’re now ready to download the installation software.

Steps 2 instruction Install software

Install software "HBC_3.2.37.1.exe" following instructions:

When prompted choose "install by serial numbers"
When prompted choose "install Drivers"
When prompted choose "ione" from the list
Install "DIAGNOSTIC TOOL"
Follow instructions
When installation is completed connect the Spectrophotomter
Reboot computer
Open "HBC Colour System"
Go on "Help" menu
Click on "Attivazione programma"
Send me an email with serial number
Within 24 hours you’ll receive an activation code that have to be typed in “Attivazione programma” menu.
Close and reopen HBC system software

We recommend that customer have on the computer used for colour reading an internet connection and a remote assistance
software (like the free www.logmein.com for example)

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 Colour Match Process

Stage 1 - Preparation

Equipment required: -

1. Colour Match Software:

a. Propalette for pigmented (Pigmented Icon on desktop)

2. Photo spectrometer
3. 13 base colours
4. Opacante
5. Cotton buds
6. Plastic jug
7. Spatula
8. Hairdryer

Determine sample type: -

1. Pigmented (protected)
2. Two tone protected (pigmented)
3. Aniline
4. The following can not be mixed
a. Wax or oil pull-up
b. Nubuck or suede
c. Bycast

Stage 2 – Use software to scan leather and produce recipe

For pigmented colour match: -

Turn on Colour Match Computer

Double Click Programme icon on desk top (depending on what type of leather your sample is)
 HBC Pigmented
 HBC Aniline

Click ‘Formulation’ icon See Figure 1

(7th Icon from left on tool bar - looks like a table)

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Figure 1 – ‘Leather finishing formulation’ main screen

‘Formulation’ Icon

Decide Is sample shiny/glossy or matt pigmented If slightly shiny - usually choose matt.
(This gives the software a clue as to what to do.)
Click ‘Colourfile’ button
Click On the appropriate line for either: -
 Unicol Opaco (matt)
 Unicol Lucido (glossy)
Click OK Which closes the dialogue box & leaves
‘Formulation’ box open.
Click ‘Standard’
(button top left)
Figure 2 – Standard Search box

Blue pencil icon

Click ‘Blue Pencil’ icon See Figure 2

Look At the bottom left of the screen.
Where the date entry points have been emptied ready to receive new labelling
information, as follows: -

Determine what code you want to give the leather colour match you are about to make
using the following naming protocol: -
Most samples have some kind of reference coding from either the retailer or
manufacturer.
Whatever coding is
In Code Box : XXXX appropriate
Enter
Enter In Description Box : The colour (minimum) Ideally manufacturer’s
colour name.
Click ‘Lightening Button’ icon bottom right of ‘Standard Search’ dialogue box. See Figure 3

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Figure 3 – Standard Search box (coding)

Lightening bolt icon

Look In dialogue box where the input field ‘Measurement’ appears

Click Calibrate
Click ‘Yes’ when asked ‘Proceed with calibration?’
Ensure Photo spectrometer handset is engaged correctly in the cradle - place the white calibration tile on
the handset in the ‘view hole’ on the cradle.
Click OK
Wait Until calibration complete and screen shows ‘READY’ in yellow (bottom right).
Place Handset from photo spectrometer on to leather – ensuring that there is no light entering by
selecting a good piece (i.e. no staple holes – and pressing leather firmly to the reader.
Click ‘Lightning rod’ icon (which may have moved)
See Chart which appears
Move Photo spectrometer handset to another area on the same leather and
Click ‘Lightening’ icon again.
See The entry in the box labelled as follows: -
DE CIEL*a*b*,D65,10dg
The figure you are looking at should read less than 0.5.
However - if it doesn’t there is nothing you can do – it is giving you an indication that you are
getting a good reading.
Do At least 3 readings moving slightly the instruments.
(The higher the number in the box referred to above - the more readings you may need to do.)
Click ‘Green pen’ icon
Returns To Standard Search screen where an entry has been made above the coding boxes you did before.
Click ‘Green pen’ icon again, which takes you back to the formulation dialogue box where all the Figure 4
information has been entered at the top.

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Figure 4 – Formulation Screen

Set clear %
to 0 if not
already

Look For the radio buttons mid screen in the dialogue box labelled formulation.
Radio buttons are labelled ‘Automatic’ or ‘manual’.
Click on Automatic
See Top right icons on formulation screen Figure 4
Click on The first icon (which looks like a calculator)
While it is calculating – return the spectrometer handset to the cradle.

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Figure 5 – Computer formulation screen

A list of suggested formulas is shown. As you move from one formula line to Figure 5
the next formula line, the chart to the right changes.
The best match is likely to be where the lines on the chart are closest together
over the most part of the plot – and more importantly – where they arrive at
the same point on the right of the chart.
Another indicator to help you choose is when the number entries under the
recipe column headings of ‘Prim DE’ and ‘MET Ind’ are low – the lower the
better.
Double click On your choice of formula

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Figure 6 – Formula Selected Screen

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Technical Details
Technical Details
 Model: USB Eyeone

 Hardware Platform: PC, Mac

 Device Type: Spectrophotometer

 Power rating: 5Vdc, 500mA

Minimum System Requirements PC/MAC

 Windows XP Operating System

 1 usb port

 500 Mhz processor speed

 128 MB of available RAM

 80 MB of available hard-disk space USB support (at least one USB port)

B3 COLOUR READING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

 spectrophotometer USB EYEONE

 software & database for pigmented leather and vinyl

 phone & remote assistance (90 days)

 local or remote installation of the software

 software & database for aniline leather (optional)

The scanner is delivered with an unique activating code avoiding any misuse of the software.

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HBC system B scan colors

PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING AND COLORING

1. CLEAN VERY WELL WITH LEATHER CLEANER (part no. 00.152) AND DRY THE RESIDUAL WITH
ABSORBING PAPER
2. WHEN THE LEATHER IS DRY :
a. USE AN EMERY PAPER WITH GRAIN 400/600
b. REMOVE THE DUST WITH COMPRESSED AIR
3. PREPARE THE COLOUR, ADDING OPACANTE (FROM 7 TO 10%)
(necessary only for mat leather ,do not use it for gloss leather)
4. APPLY THEN “LEATHER PREP” WITH A CLOTH (part no. 00.936)
5. PAINT IMMEDIATELY, UNTILL THE PRODUCT IS STILL STICKY!!

PAINT FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE:

1. FIRST PASSAGE DAB DEEPLY USING A SPONGE

2. SECOND PASSAGE WITH SPRAY UNTILL IT IS COVERED (IT IS POSSIBLE TO DILUTE THE PAINT
WITH DEMINERALIZED WATER)
3. LET IT AIR DRY OR WITH THE HEAT LAMP
4. APPLICATION OF THE FINAL FIX (TRANSPARENT)
- GLOSS 100% W100 GLOSS (part no. 00.935)
- MATT 100% W100 MATT (part no. 00.934
5. THE 2 PRODUCTS CAN BE MIXED TOGETHER IN ORDER TO FIND THE EXACT GLOSS/MATT E
FFECT REQUESTED.
6. ADD ALWAYS E 3% “HARDENER TA” AND MIX
7. ALWAYS FILTER BEFORE USE
8. THE MIX OBTAINED HAVE TO BE USED WITHIN THREE HOURS
9. LET IT CURE FOR MIN. 1-2 HOURS
10. DON’T USE CLEANER ON THE PAINTED SURFACE FOR MIN. 7 DAYS

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Scan mixing colours
Repairing light to medium cracking and fading for PIGMENTED Leathers.

Instructions
1. Make sure the area is clean with the appropriate cleaner first!
2. Check out that the colour you are going to apply is the correct one.
3. It is very important that you take time to shake the colour in order to mix it well!
4. Apply the product by spraying or by hand application. Make sure you do not apply too much
product.
When hand applying, make circular movements with the cloth. Do not apply making straight
movements as you might have stripes at each end of your strokes.
5. Dry with a hair dryer and repeat the process in layers until you get the proper coverage. For
lighter colours you will need more layers. You can use some Leather Protection Cream mixed with
the colour in your cloth and rub over a larger area to feather the colour in.
6. As a final step wipe Leather Protection Cream over the entire area to match the sheens.

Safety data
Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapours Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.

OPACANTE A
Opacante A is a product developed for reducing the brightness of leather that is too shiny. The product is
effective on the Scan colours. Mix between 5% and 25% of Opacante with the colour. Like the colours, it
has a water base.

Instructions:
1. Shake the container before use
2. Add the product to the mixed scan colour
3. Stir until the desired level of opaqueness is achieved

If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Keep out of the reach of
the children.

MATT/GLOSS Gloss Fix scan / Matt fix Scan

Gloss Fix scan / Matt fix Scan is a water based finish which can be used on any kind of leather except
nubuck. It is a finish designed for hand application, but can also be applied by spraying. Gloss Fix scan /
Matt fix Scan in 2 versions: Matt and Gloss.
Gloss Fix scan / Matt fix Scan can be mixed in any proportion with each other to match the right sheen.
This product can be sprayed or hand applied with a clean, soft, lint free cloth. If applied by hand, make
sure you apply the product only once as you might have some greying if over-applied.

To have good resistant on the leather, add 2% of Hardener TA.

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Instructions
1. Mix or shake well before using. Filter the product while pouring it out.
2. Check the sheen of the leather and match it by mixing Gloss Fix scan / Matt fix Scan. A frequent
mixture is 1/3 MAT with 2/3 GLOSS. Make sure you shake the bottles thoroughly and filter them
before mixing the products together.
3. Add 2% of Hardener TA, mix very well.
4. Apply a little of the product on a hidden area of the leather to see if the sheen matches. Dry with
a hair dryer and check the sheen.
5. Apply the product by spraying or by hand application. Make sure you do not apply too much
product.

When hand applying, make circular movements with the cloth. Do not apply making straight
movements as you might have stripes at each end of your strokes.
6. Dry with a hair dryer and let dry further overnight before reusing the leather.
7. If you use the product by hand wear suitable gloves.
8. A pply Leather Protection Cream as a final step.
Keep at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not breathe spray. Wear
suitable gloves.

Multimaster Scancolour (sealant and cleaner)

This is a cationic, water based pre-bottom for leathers which are showing isolated or overall LIGHT
cracking. This product is sticky and glues all cracking together.
Even when dry, this product remains sticky until a colour or a finish has been applied on to the leather.

Multimaster Scancolour is also used for blocking the absorption properties of leather. To this purpose
either spray or apply by cloth. Please read the safety data on the label CAREFULLY before using this
product.

Instructions
Shake, stir and filter this product well before using.
Apply some Multimaster Scancolour to a soft, clean cloth.
Rub the product on the leather.
When you have finished applying, to not wait until the product is dry, but go on with the next step
(colour and/or finish)

Notes:

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