FYI leather Color
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FYI leather Color
1993 XJS Coupe Trim code AFW Barley
I purchase a Product called SCUFF that claims "Leather touch up dye kit for scratches and scuffs in leather old and new." Its out of the UK and on eBay. I just used it so I can't comment on longevity. But, it went on like a breeze, smooth and covered well and was a perfect match, not close but perfect! Cost 15 GBP plus shipping. Size is about the same as an airline booze bottle
I purchase a Product called SCUFF that claims "Leather touch up dye kit for scratches and scuffs in leather old and new." Its out of the UK and on eBay. I just used it so I can't comment on longevity. But, it went on like a breeze, smooth and covered well and was a perfect match, not close but perfect! Cost 15 GBP plus shipping. Size is about the same as an airline booze bottle
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Flint Ironstag (08-20-2015)
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I had a hard time finding the web site also. This is the product: Scuffmaster | Leather Colours | Leather Dyes
The small box you see half way down on the right 65 ML is about 2" square It will cover one seat if using about two coats. Not cheap but a good product. It is made by GLIPTONE LEATHER CARE Todmorden West Yorks UK When I did the search on that name it came upon on amazon. Don't know if it is the same company.
The small box you see half way down on the right 65 ML is about 2" square It will cover one seat if using about two coats. Not cheap but a good product. It is made by GLIPTONE LEATHER CARE Todmorden West Yorks UK When I did the search on that name it came upon on amazon. Don't know if it is the same company.
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I had a hard time finding the web site also. This is the product: Scuffmaster | Leather Colours | Leather Dyes
The small box you see half way down on the right 65 ML is about 2" square It will cover one seat if using about two coats. Not cheap but a good product. It is made by GLIPTONE LEATHER CARE Todmorden West Yorks UK When I did the search on that name it came upon on amazon. Don't know if it is the same company.
The small box you see half way down on the right 65 ML is about 2" square It will cover one seat if using about two coats. Not cheap but a good product. It is made by GLIPTONE LEATHER CARE Todmorden West Yorks UK When I did the search on that name it came upon on amazon. Don't know if it is the same company.
I hope that I find the correct leather that it needs, so I get "new" seats, instead.
Cheers,
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afterburner1 (09-05-2015)
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For what it's worth - I used to deal with Gliptone on a daily basis (had an upholstery repair company), their stuff is really good. We used a product called Liquid Leather, send them a swatch & they'll make up a colour-matched bottle that you can brush paint on (or spray on... we used to repair sofas mainly).
They don't generally recommend it for high-wear areas (like seat squabs and cushions), presumably because it doesn't last so well... but if you re-apply it as required, who would ever know?
They don't generally recommend it for high-wear areas (like seat squabs and cushions), presumably because it doesn't last so well... but if you re-apply it as required, who would ever know?
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afterburner1 (09-04-2015)
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All the leather in the XJS is coated. So if you just put a dye, whether touch-up or spray over the top, it WILL crack eventually. On a high wear area such as seat, it can crack within a month.
the only way to recolour leather properly is to use one of the proper kits where you rub off the sealant and the colour coats and then recolour and reseal it.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club has a working relationship with Furniture Clinic who can provide kits that do an a excellent job. See here:
Furniture Clinic - Leather Care, Leather Cleaner, Furniture Repair & Restoration
Paul
the only way to recolour leather properly is to use one of the proper kits where you rub off the sealant and the colour coats and then recolour and reseal it.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club has a working relationship with Furniture Clinic who can provide kits that do an a excellent job. See here:
Furniture Clinic - Leather Care, Leather Cleaner, Furniture Repair & Restoration
Paul
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afterburner1 (09-06-2015)
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This is great! I have been looking for AFW dye!
What are you doing about sealing? I imagine a good sealer should make this last for a while. I am searching for a matte sealer. There is a link in a recent post I have regarding this. I have to contact them about getting such a thing. I would rather re dye than have shiny interior... Hopefully I can find a satin or matte sealer. ...I am waiting to hear back from the contact in the link in my recent post. Will update.
What are you doing about sealing? I imagine a good sealer should make this last for a while. I am searching for a matte sealer. There is a link in a recent post I have regarding this. I have to contact them about getting such a thing. I would rather re dye than have shiny interior... Hopefully I can find a satin or matte sealer. ...I am waiting to hear back from the contact in the link in my recent post. Will update.
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Found the link and its actually quite expensive. 65ml x 4 is about $130. Required for just the two front seats... too good to be true. It says in the fine print the 65ml bottle is good for coloring steering wheels. Also they have a gloss enhancer? opposite of what I am looking for.
Liquid Leather Scuff Master Leather Dye Jaguar Barley afw 1980's 1990'S | eBay
this looks more promising. About $100 for 500ml, and they have matte, satin, and gloss options!:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-1980-...item3f47049001
Liquid Leather Scuff Master Leather Dye Jaguar Barley afw 1980's 1990'S | eBay
this looks more promising. About $100 for 500ml, and they have matte, satin, and gloss options!:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-1980-...item3f47049001
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