Leather Restoration

[stuartgallafant]

Hi guys, im looking for some products to completely revamp my leather interior as its looking a bit worn. The rear seats are fine, but the fronts need going over

I wanna make it nice n soft n supple, n give a fresh coat of black

What products do you suggest using?

Thanks for your help

[aceraf]

To dye it....

http://furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Colourant_Kit.htm

And to clean and condition them i've heard great things about 'Gliptone'.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GLIPTONE-LIQUID-L ... dZViewItem

[he30]

I can second the gliptone, great product and easy to use.

[daimlerman]

Have a read through the seat restoration sticky in tech help,lots of usefull advice there,I have used Gliptone's products and can agree that they do just what it says on the tin.

[cliffybabe]

Stu gliptone is the stuff u need mate

[d6dph]

Another vote for Gliptone products. Really good stuff for sensible money.

[stuartgallafant]

Thank you boys

[cliffybabe]

i gliptoned mine again over the weekend, even the steering wheel is better for it

[stuartgallafant]

i jus saw corkies thread in the photo gallery section and thought that stuff was pretty cool, so im gonna go for that

question is, it asks me what finish i want, matt, satin or gloss... i want them to match the rear bench obviously so what finish is that? do you guys need some pics?

[jamie325isport]

I have never used a Gliptone product but Im going to get some as everyone rates it.

Just one query if you paint the front seats wont they go harder rather than the soft your after? Only asking as Im also interested in getting mine up to scratch.

[stuartgallafant]

according to the furniture factory its special paint, thats meant to be soft, i think! its designed for this application so they obviously assume people will need it to be soft... i hope!

[jamie325isport]

Nice! Keep us informed on how it goes. As far as the shade your after do they not do samples? Just a thought

[d6dph]

Stu, I'd go with satin finish. original leather has a dull sheen, so not full gloss like most are now but also not a flat as matt finished stuff.

Depends how the rear bench has worn

[e30topless]

I ordered satin I hope it works well !

[stuartgallafant]

Dave, i was thinking satin too. the rear bench is immaculate, looks like its never been sat on1

i'll keep you all updated

[Golf_Man_Z]

sorry to hijack the tread but im looking at this too just wondering what size kit to buy?

[mineralblue]

just ordered some gliptone myself. i got the 2 bottle set for 11.50 inc P&P from here if its of use to anyone.

http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Classic.html

Though someone probably gets it cheaper maybe?

[Chase007]

Hey lads wud u use the Gliptone first then the Colourant kit by furniture clinic? Do u need both if u want colour and softness?

[robsy]

Hey lads wud u use the Gliptone first then the Colourant kit by furniture clinic? Do u need both if u want colour and softness?

x2 this question...my front seats are hard and want to get them supple and soft firs before i think of dying them.

[kundi]

I'm guessing use Gliptone first to soften the leather then using Colourant kit. I'd proberly would use the Colourant kit directly after using Gliptone maybe give it few hours?

[stuartgallafant]

any sort of hide feed works great

rub it in with a cloth then leave it for a couple mins, then just wipe off the residue. feels rank if you get it on your hands though!!

[HartgeH27]

Gliptone cleaner then Gliptone Conditioner, clean once again then apply the colourant kit.

Gliptone as the lads say does exactly what it says on the tin and is so easy to use.

I prefer to use a sponge applicator rather than the brush/spray but its down to personal choice. Make sure you leave the leather for at least four hours (preferably overnight) before giving it a final coat of conditioner.

[kundi]

What would guys say is the best finish for black, Matt or Satin?

[stuartgallafant]

satin