My “new” 2008 XKR convertible arrived with the leather damaged on the passenger rear quarter panel trim. I was able to remove it, cut out the damaged part and refit a leather piece to recover it. Not perfect, but barely noticeable.

Attached are the steps to remove and refit - with cautions.

 

Nice write up. I have to do some work on mine as the rear windows were stuck down and got rained on so previous owner just cut out the worst part.

 

Swampboy - Good write-up with photos. Maybe one of the moderators will put it up in the stickies section with other DIY descriptions. That is where it belongs.

 

Thank you for an excellent and very helpful post. Ron, Glasgow, Scotland.