Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK COLOURLOCK "Nubuk Fresh" (Volvo) — Suede Care for Volvo 1000ml

COLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh for Volvo: Specialized Suede and Velour Leather Care

What is COLOURLOCK Nubuck Fresh for Volvo? — This specialized suede and nubuck care preserves the structure and color of rough natural leathers in Volvo interiors — specially developed for velour, nubuck, and Alcantara.

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

• Suede-specific – Specially formulated for rough-textured natural leathers.
• Maintains Velour Appearance – Prevents fiber matting or smoothing.
• Original Volvo Shades – Factory-matched pigmentation for seamless care.

💡 Pro Tip from Detailing1 Workshop: We often see the same user error with Volvo suede seats — customers treat the suede with normal smooth leather care, which then mats the fibers and makes them look flattened. With Nubuck Fresh (Volvo) and a fine brass brush in a 5-minute care routine, the typical velour appearance is maintained. After drying, lightly brush again — then the fibers will be velvety again.

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

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

Before care, the suede is dry-brushed 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 (Volvo) sprayed from a distance of 20–30 cm — avoid puddling, spread immediately.

The color is worked into the direction of the fibers with a soft suede brush or fine brass brush 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 approximately 4–5 care applications on mid-range vehicles with Alcantara steering wheels and suede seats.

Suede and Velour yes, Smooth Leather no

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

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

If the Volvo vehicle has real suede seats, an Alcantara steering wheel, or velour door panels, Nubuck Fresh is the only correct care. If the interior, on the other hand, consists of pigmented smooth leather, Leather Fresh (Volvo) or Leather Colour (Volvo) is used. In the case of mixed upholstery (suede seats, smooth leather doors), both products are used in parallel.

For suede seats and Alcantara steering wheels

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

Suede and velour leather soil 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 fiber from permanent fading. For heavily used vehicles or family cars, a 3-month cycle is also worthwhile. An application takes about 45 minutes per pair of seats, including brushing and drying — costs per application are about 6 euros in material costs.

For pigmented smooth leather components in the same vehicle, Leather Fresh (Volvo) 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 (Volvo), which contains both components.

Available Volvo Shades (Selection)

Arena, Atacama, Beige, Beige / Light Sand, Bluemetallic, Goldmetallic, Granite, Grey, Light Beige, Natur, Oak, Off Black, Sisal, Charcoal, Lava Grey, Schwarz, Skagen Blue, Calcite, Dark Blue, Espresso, Sandstone Beige, Toscana Tan, 3301, 3303, 3361, 3363, 5E+77, 5E+78, 5E+79, 5E+84, 330P, 331T, 336P, 5D7E, 5D7H, 5DBH, 5DBP, 5DNM, 5DNP, 5DQM, 5DQP, 5DSM, 5DSP, 5FS7, Anthracite Black VOR Leather FV0, Anthracite Black VOR Leather GV0, Anthracite Black Vor Leather KV0, Antracite Black Sport Leather EJ, Antracite Black VOR Leather EV01, Antracite Sangiovese Red Dynamic, Antracite Sangiovese Red Leather, Beechwood Off Black Leather, Beechwood Off Black Leather (Idx 4833), Beechwood Off Black Leather (Idx 4834), Beechwood Off Black Leather K103, Beechwood Off Black Leather K103 (Idx 4836), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather 311, Beechwood Soft Beige Leather 311 (Idx 4838), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather 311 (Idx 4839), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather 311 (Idx 4840), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather 311 (Idx 4841), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather 311 (Idx 4842), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather K11, Beechwood Soft Beige Leather K11 (Idx 4844), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather K11 (Idx 4845), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather K11 (Idx 4846), Beechwood Soft Beige Leather K11 (Idx 4847), Blond Dynamic Leather 2L0G, Blond Dynamic Leather EL0G, Ceramic Antracite Black Sport Le, Espresso Brown Leather F116, Espresso Brown Ventilated Leathe, FL0G, FL12, G30B, G30G, G30M, G31T, G361, G36B and many more.

Care instructions for suede care (Volvo):

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

The special carrier solution with finely pigmented dyes bonds 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 instead of even. On aniline leather, the fiber would not be sufficiently protected; here, aniline-specific COLOURLOCK lines are needed.

If the Volvo vehicle has real suede seats, Alcantara steering wheel, or velour door panels, Nubuk Fresh is the only correct care product. If, on the other hand, the interior consists of pigmented smooth leather, Leather Fresh (Volvo) or Leather Colour (Volvo) is used. In the case of mixed equipment (suede seats, smooth leather doors), both products are used in parallel.