Recondition leather seats

[drewf]

I did the same as you and with the same brand and color matching service on an old Volvo, some pics here:
http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/20757-Seat-colour/page2

The color looks very good, and after I got some practice the crack repair was also good (the one visible in the picture is the worst one)
However, I could not get the sealant right. Always had a bit too much and caused some localized running of the liquid
After dry when the light hits in a certain angle I can see some differences in gloss due to this (I know ... OCD ...)
Did you manage to get yours right?

Also, how does your leather feel after the job? Same as before?

I coated with many light spray applications, drying each immediately with a hairdryer in between. No running, although it does readily pool and run as I discovered on a cardboard test piece! Take your time and it's easy... Very pleased with the results - the feel of the repaired leather was identical to the original sections, particularly after a few weeks of use when it had creased a little. Those photos don't do the job justice - the changes in seat angle make it look like the colour changes, but it's just a trick of the light. Really looked like near-new seats when I'd finished

 

[philw696]

Anyone know if the arm rest on the doors of the GT are leather or vinyl? The corners of mine could do with some TLC

C

Unfortunately its not leather we call it pleather down here.

 

[CatmanV2]

Unfortunately its not leather we call it pleather down here.

Thanks, Phil

C

 

[Contigo]

Is the leather on all GT's made of the thinness sh!ttiest material? I think it is Rizla paper sprayed black or whatever leather colour you have. Both my rear window surrounds have a mottled effect. The trim has come away from around the rear cup holder. The trim has come away from the passenger footwell section. Most has been retrimmed now but it's shocking, give me the good old full leather of the 3200 which is like Berlusconi's bedroom in comparison to the "faux leather" used in the more modern GT's, QP's etc...