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Originally Posted by Wurzel (Post 806006)

Connolly Leather ceased trading in 2002:icon_sad:. Their method of treating hides for car seats is carried on by many firms as it was not a secret how they did it. One firm bought the rights to use the name to produce leather cleaners and hide food.
I use Gliptone leather conditioner every two months on my seats, it keeps the leather supple and gives a nice aroma of leather. Most seats in British cars are not sealed merely really well conditioned which means over time they will dry out and crack. Conditioning is the key.
Keith

I guess it would be different if I had had the car for the past 10 years but the previous owner didnt condition their seats. Mine aren't that bad but I just can't justify spending 300 on having both front seats customized with my suede inserts and not looking new!
I ordered today, two new front seat skins and I'm sending my suede alcantara panels for them to stitch and put in as they make them. It's only 300.00 more and I can install them my self.
I think I'll sell my seat skins since I know they are better than some out there. My passenger seat looks great and my drivers seat looks good, just the bolster needs some tlc, more than I want to put into it.

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Originally Posted by philhef (Post 805124)

I'm actually considering ordering new leather skins for both seats. All this work on the car and then to have 11 year old seats. I know there is a company that actually makes them from jaguar leather np but I can't find them now! Was hoping to possibly send them the suede to use on the inserts and having my local trim shop install them.

Try these guys: Seat Upholstery, Carpet Sets, Converitble Tops, Headliners, Door Panels and Rubber Seals for Jaguar XK, XK8, XKR Coupes & Convertibles from World Upholstery & Trim
They use the word "original" sparingly on their site - maybe they can supply you with what you're looking for.