Leather restoration

termigator

termigator

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Does anybody know what I can do about this short of replacing the leather? I'm looking to just make it blend in better with the rest of the seat. I was thinking about using some black shoe polish. Has anybody tried that? Any suggestions will be most appreciated.:)
 
I never understood why people like leather, most look like poo in a few years and makes your car look older than it is when you sell it. Take it to an upholstory shop and they'll know what to do. Leather repair people can sand it, fill in the defects and redye it and make it look like new, at least for a while.
 
lieut3913 said:
Is that wonderful Acura leather I see?
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It's actually from a 96' Prelude VTEC. I've owned both Hondas and Acuras. The leather from Acura feels like higher quality. Just my opinion, of course.;)
 
buellwinkle said:
I never understood why people like leather, most look like poo in a few years and makes your car look older than it is when you sell it. Take it to an upholstory shop and they'll know what to do. Leather repair people can sand it, fill in the defects and redye it and make it look like new, at least for a while.
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Sometimes it's just not an option on some cars. The 96' Prelude VTEC only came in leather and I ONLY wanted the VTEC model.:p
 
I know what you mean, I lucked out in 2002 and was able to get an MB with a cloth interior, not so lucky on my new one, it was only available in leather, luckily just the perforated center, the rest is vinyl so it should stay looking good longer. I like the look and smell of leather, just don't sitting on it.



Of course the other thing you can do is get a leather kit and reupholster it yourself for about $650 at katskinz. Then it looks like new, you can get any color and options like 2 tone, alacantra, perforated, contrasting piping.
 
buellwinkle said:
I never understood why people like leather, most look like poo in a few years and makes your car look older than it is when you sell it. Take it to an upholstory shop and they'll know what to do. Leather repair people can sand it, fill in the defects and redye it and make it look like new, at least for a while.
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Leather only looks like "poo" if you don't take care of it. My next vehicle will have leather. For my clients who do have leather seating surfaces, I recommend and use Lexol products for cleaning and conditioning. I have a client with a 1996 Lincoln Town Car with a leather interior that still looks brand new.
 
I'm about to do the clean and condition procedure with Leatherique again later this summer. :up
 
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