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Old 13-04-2012, 08:18 PM
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Default Reviving leather seats..

Drivers side bolster has gone a little grey and looks worn. Any good methods of getting it looking new again please
Old 13-04-2012, 08:27 PM
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Gliptone leather cleaner followed by Gliptone leather conditioner. I'll dig out the link as I read up about this on detailingworld.com and then got some from E Bay. Good price, quick delivery and worked a treat too!
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Thanks..... Link me up and I'll get some ordered
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http://furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather...estoration.php
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2703117543...e=STRK:null:IT

Used this stuff on the RS4 and worked very well and simple to use.
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Phil - that's cheating and the seats don't need professional care !

Thanks Cliff.. Will order some
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If its raven leather I got some die at a show which works a treat.

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Not sure on exact colour tbh.. It's black

Ordered some of that stuff that Cliff recommended so see how it goes
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I have used that stuff on ebay, its good for the cracks and getting grime out but if the colour has faded or worn then the dye is the better option, what seats are they m8

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Steve, they are BMW seats, M Sport if that makes any difference.
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my m sport seat sounds like yours, so ild be interested aswell
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You can't condition Leather, leather it laqured. It cannot breath like people seem to think.

If the top layer has worn away it will need repainting.
Leather just needs to be cleaned gently and wiped down regularly with a damp cloth.

Only place I get leather products from!
http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/
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have a look at this............

very good read from the real world!

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57495
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Another vote for the gliptone stuff
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