Seats need reconditioning
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Seats need reconditioning
Need some assistance. I saw a thread a while back that suggested a company that sells leather dyes. I have a 2001 XKR with Ivory (code NED) seats. The leather is in good shape, its only the drivers seat and to a lesser extent the passenger seat that are showing dye wear. The car has 65K miles.
I think the company in question was a UK company. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Also, if you have re-dyed your seats what techniques or process did you use. Do the seats have to come out for best results.
Thanks
Gary
I think the company in question was a UK company. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Also, if you have re-dyed your seats what techniques or process did you use. Do the seats have to come out for best results.
Thanks
Gary
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Need some assistance. I saw a thread a while back that suggested a company that sells leather dyes. I have a 2001 XKR with Ivory (code NED) seats. The leather is in good shape, its only the drivers seat and to a lesser extent the passenger seat that are showing dye wear. The car has 65K miles.
I think the company in question was a UK company. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Also, if you have re-dyed your seats what techniques or process did you use. Do the seats have to come out for best results.
Thanks
Gary
I think the company in question was a UK company. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Also, if you have re-dyed your seats what techniques or process did you use. Do the seats have to come out for best results.
Thanks
Gary
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This is the product I have seen recommended: Leather Care | Leather Cleaner
Apparently, it does not peel like some other products. I have not yet used it myself, but would be interested in the experience of others, as I my driver's seat in ivory could do with sprucing up a bit.
Apparently, it does not peel like some other products. I have not yet used it myself, but would be interested in the experience of others, as I my driver's seat in ivory could do with sprucing up a bit.
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Need some assistance. I saw a thread a while back that suggested a company that sells leather dyes. I have a 2001 XKR with Ivory (code NED) seats. The leather is in good shape, its only the drivers seat and to a lesser extent the passenger seat that are showing dye wear. The car has 65K miles.
I think the company in question was a UK company. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Also, if you have re-dyed your seats what techniques or process did you use. Do the seats have to come out for best results.
Thanks
Gary
I think the company in question was a UK company. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed. Also, if you have re-dyed your seats what techniques or process did you use. Do the seats have to come out for best results.
Thanks
Gary
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ht=leather+dye
Follow the posts in that thread for details and pics. Doug used a US supplied leather dye and I used a UK one. We came to the conclusion they were equally effective.
Note also best results obtained using an AirBrush to apply.
I didn't take the seats out but its not a difficult to remove them.
Graham
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I also have the Ivory (NED) seats. I used the UK product Gliptone Scuffmaster Leather Care | Leather Cleaner with mixed results. I think my problem was the seats had been repaired at some point with a slightly darker dye and matching the color was difficult. It worked well on the scuffs, but less well on the slightly cracked areas.
Cleaning the seats thoroughly is a must! Be careful not to scrub too hard as it may take off finish (ask one who knows). Multiple cleanings with light agitation worked best. A soft upholstery brush is good or just use a sponge applicator and work up a good foam.
I do highly recommend Gliptone's leather conditioner, which is available in the US. It leaves the seats feeling very soft and gives off a nice leather smell. Dries easily and doesn't leave a sticky surface. And their stain stick is amazing. Even took off a red wine stain without any damage to the seat.
Cleaning the seats thoroughly is a must! Be careful not to scrub too hard as it may take off finish (ask one who knows). Multiple cleanings with light agitation worked best. A soft upholstery brush is good or just use a sponge applicator and work up a good foam.
I do highly recommend Gliptone's leather conditioner, which is available in the US. It leaves the seats feeling very soft and gives off a nice leather smell. Dries easily and doesn't leave a sticky surface. And their stain stick is amazing. Even took off a red wine stain without any damage to the seat.
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I restored my ivory Recaro driver's seat about 18 months ago using a specific kit from the Furniture Clinic in the UK. The colour match was perfect and the dye has held up very well, but the finish is shiny, rather than the satin textured finish on the other seats.
Ever since, I have been looking for a good retrimmer to completely replace the leather on the driver's seat. I have also enquired at Jaguar dealers and been told that replacement covers are only sold in pairs to ensure a perfect colour match... at a cost of around $4,800
These colour restoration kits are good as a cheap stop-gap solution.
Ever since, I have been looking for a good retrimmer to completely replace the leather on the driver's seat. I have also enquired at Jaguar dealers and been told that replacement covers are only sold in pairs to ensure a perfect colour match... at a cost of around $4,800
These colour restoration kits are good as a cheap stop-gap solution.
Last edited by Frog; 09-25-2012 at 02:49 AM.
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Leather repair, leather furniture restoration, leather upholstery repair, leather car seat care, car trimmers, leather restoration, leather interior repair,auto upholstery, bumper repair,cleaning leather furniture,Leather,leather car seat restoration
Could be worth an enquiry...........
Graham
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This restoration was done with products from the "Furniture Clinic", the finish can be adjust from matt to gloss depending on the final clearcoat finish used.
Process was;
Scrub with two types of solvent and scotch pad.
Sponge on dye base coat.
Spray over with more dye basecoat.
Spray on sealer
Spray on top coat
These are the seats from my 33 year old 450Sl.
Process was;
Scrub with two types of solvent and scotch pad.
Sponge on dye base coat.
Spray over with more dye basecoat.
Spray on sealer
Spray on top coat
These are the seats from my 33 year old 450Sl.
Last edited by RaceDiagnostics; 09-25-2012 at 07:58 AM.
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Member NikasilNik had Elite Restorations, a local specialist in Beverley, West Yorkshire retrim the driver's seat in his XKEC multi award winning XK8.
Leather repair, leather furniture restoration, leather upholstery repair, leather car seat care, car trimmers, leather restoration, leather interior repair,auto upholstery, bumper repair,cleaning leather furniture,Leather,leather car seat restoration
Could be worth an enquiry...........
Graham
Leather repair, leather furniture restoration, leather upholstery repair, leather car seat care, car trimmers, leather restoration, leather interior repair,auto upholstery, bumper repair,cleaning leather furniture,Leather,leather car seat restoration
Could be worth an enquiry...........
Graham
Last edited by Frog; 09-25-2012 at 09:49 AM.
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