bolster damage

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Ivory napa bolster looking a bit tired. Don't want to attempt it myself. Can anyone recommend a pro? Willing to travel. I also fancy changing my seat belts to beige (save on constant alcantara cleaning, or maybe I could get some of those nice seatbelt pads!) Any suppliers? Thanks again.
 
Sure you don't want to attempt the colour repair yourself? It's super easy... Liquid leather will sort it. I use it on mine every couple of years and the leather looks almost as good as when new.
 
Thanks maniac. Are you referring to this stuff?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gliptone-Liquid-Leather-Scuff-Master/dp/B01BT4FQY0/ref=sr_1_20?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1462521198&sr=1-20&keywords=LIQUID+LEATHER
 
+1 great stuff, used their kit to rejuvenate our Coral red seats.

http://www.liquidleather.com/en/scuffmaster-dyes/50-scuffmaster-leather-touch-up-kit.html
 
I used a supplier in Germany sourced through Ebay (I think) called 'Leder Fresh' for Alaskan Grey repair kit for our Series 1.
It took awhile, wasn't particularly cheap but was a perfect match.
Only link I could find is ledertechnik bmw.
Worth a search if you are as fussy as me in getting it right.
 
russ1911 said:
Any advice on Canberra Beige - I can't find anything for that anywhere! :(

I have some perfect match.
Can't remember where I had it from, will look on the bottle tomorrow and see if there is a name or address.
It's like a matt emulsion, I paint on then rub in with finger. After a few says wear it blends in.
 
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/RenovateLeather/Leather-Care-Repair-/_i.html?_fsub=2651446018&_sid=824698058&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
Kansas beige.
Just realise you want Canberra, but try them.
 
russ1911 said:
Any advice on Canberra Beige - I can't find anything for that anywhere! :(

Speak with the gliptone liquid leather people they can source any colour or mix to match a sample if you can provide (like a small piece from under the seam of a seat etc)
 
flybobbie said:
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/RenovateLeather/Leather-Care-Repair-/_i.html?_fsub=2651446018&_sid=824698058&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
Kansas beige.
Just realise you want Canberra, but try them.

Duh, I have Canberra Beige, so my link was good.
 
To Maniac
Appreciate a quick chat at zfest about this if you have a spare 5 minutes. Couldn't pm you.
Regards
 
Punter said:
Ivory napa bolster looking a bit tired. Don't want to attempt it myself. Can anyone recommend a pro? Willing to travel. I also fancy changing my seat belts to beige (save on constant alcantara cleaning, or maybe I could get some of those nice seatbelt pads!) Any suppliers? Thanks again.
http://www.leatherrepaircompany.com/
Best in the business, they will give you all the advice and help you need.
Read my post here http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=98862

DO NOT USE AUTOGLYM.....
 
Punter said:
Brilliant, thanks. Just a bit wary about trying it myself!

If the bolsters have holes :o , you need a professional. If not, Gliptone (a.k.a. Liquidleather, Scuffmaster & Automate) products are very good. https://www.liquidleather.com/

From my experience (on a 911, two Jaguars and the Ivory Nappa Z4, for example) ...

1 Gliptone colours are true, although they don't look it in the bottle
2 Scuffmaster dye works very well on Alcantara (The best cleaner for Alcantara is the aerosol - not the liquid in the bottle in the kit - leather cleaner from BMW/Sytner)
3 On leather, especially bolsters, Scuffmaster needs several repeats to be very good
4 Obviously, don't apply the gloss until you've finished and then only a little
5 Scuffmaster works on plastic
6 On undamaged but dirty seats, the Leather Conditioner 'washes' muck off
7 (Undamaged) leather needs humidity. Just wiping it with a very damp cloth helps a lot.
 
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