bill

hi, since i have recently found out that a set of decent leather front recaro's for my saph would be around £500, i am considering repairing the current ones, its only the drivers side arm bolster thats knackered really, could i just get that bit repaired, or would it then stand out like a sore thumb, next to the rest of the seat? any advice or tips on how to do it or who could do it much appreciated

is it a specialist job or could any trimmer do it?

last but not least, is there a good leather seat cleaning product about to get them looking new again?

cheers

vyper developments

Hi Bill,
I have the same problem as you with the drivers seat and have not managed to find a auto trimmer who can match the colour properly, the search continues.......
As regards to keeping the leather in good condition I use "Connolly Hyde Food" and have found this to be about the best, not cheap but very effective.

CheeRS, Mike.

sufsRS

baby wipes is the best thing for cleaning leather and keeping them soft

twitchyrear

i also use baby wipes

bill

think i will put a post up in the general discussion, may get someone who can tell us more about re- trimming, with more people seeing it

bill

Mmm i give the baby wipes a try then chaps

nice one

Tommy Boy

If you want the leather to be protected and keeping them soft is leather saddle protector. Pick this up from all equestrian (spelling) shops, keeps it soft and shiney making it look brand new.

kingycos

Bill, there is a place in Southport, Lancs, that did mine a year ago, and the job was amazing and not to expensive, about £200 for both front seats and he deep cleaned there rears for free. Perfect solour match too. Not sure if he is still going, "Kew Trimmers on Cemetry Rd, Southport" try director enquires for his number.
Stu

bill

stu, do you mean he fully retrimmed both front seats for £200, or just repaired parts of them? checking for phone number

kingycos

Bill, Ive been told today the guy is still in business, i can get number for you this week. He replaced the drivers bolster, and leather on bolsters. Also replaced on worn bolsters on passenger seat. Full clean then re-painted any small cracks in. I thought it would wear quickly but they still look and feel as mint as ever. When I got them back, the look almost brand new.
Stu

bill

sounds spot on that stu, just what mine needs really, would be good if you could get us a number sorted

cheers

kingycos

Bill, on way to work shortly, will go past his place and pick up his number the PM ya tonight.
Stu

DOO

When seats are just starting to where eg( lose the black leather and going grey )

a small tip use a bit of the shoe scuff polish the stuff that you use for kids shoes small bottle with the foam top works a treat

bige

you in UK sitting on the "wrong" side , loock too Italy for perfeckt seat . As i loocked too Uk .from Norway

bill

in english

bige

Italian passanger seat ( not mucth used)woud bee Uk DRIVER SEAT .
Ok ??

bill

right i'm with you

steventoon

Just had a look in practical classics the following people do repairs and retrims
The Specialist Upholstery Company, Tel 01302 322893 Doncaster
richard@specialist-upholstery.com
Kitto Coathtrimmers, Uxbridge, 01895 253366

Both companies do recaros repairs and retrims

rssapphowner

i got my steering wheel recovered in suede looks the tits cost me £120