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Title: Repairing leather
Post by: BenzTragic on 09 December 2020, 12:51 PM
After locating the data card for my 450SE, I've finally identified that my green leather interior is "206".  Overall the condition of the leather is average. There is a big hole on the driver's bolster and on the top of the rear back rest the leather has started to crack  :( Any advice on restoration?
Title: Re: Repairing leather
Post by: daantjie on 09 December 2020, 01:39 PM
If you are thinking about replacing leather, GAHH in the US (California) are the go to guys.  Be prepared to sell a kidney though ::)
Title: Re: Repairing leather
Post by: rumb on 09 December 2020, 06:10 PM
Assuming the leather is still decent a Letherique treatment can do wonders. The also sell dye.  You could have a shop just replace the one panel perhaps.


http://www.leatherique.com/
Title: Re: Repairing leather
Post by: BenzTragic on 21 December 2020, 04:58 AM
Quote from: rumb on 09 December 2020, 06:10 PM
Assuming the leather is still decent a Letherique treatment can do wonders. The also sell dye.  You could have a shop just replace the one panel perhaps.


http://www.leatherique.com/

Cheers for that. Theres a mob that sell this brand here in Sydney. Must go check them out.
Title: Re: Repairing leather
Post by: Rolo on 09 March 2021, 04:20 PM
Quote from: daantjie on 09 December 2020, 01:39 PM
If you are thinking about replacing leather, GAHH in the US (California) are the go to guys.  Be prepared to sell a kidney though ::)

I got a new seat cover from them.  It was a mat finish and doesn't match the rest of the car.  My upholstery guy says it will shine up to match...in about 30 years.  If I had it to do again, I would have just gotten replacement panels.  Any good shop can do the work.