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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:15 am

Hi guys,

Looking at a cardinal red interior for the project car, but it's original and a bit worn, split in the bolster etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations in the Manchester or North West area for repairs and reconditioning to bring it back to life?
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:19 am

From the pics, it looks like drivers seat right hand bolster has split on the seam, and left hand has a hole. Looks like there's a hole in the rear arm rest too.

I just fancy something different than black leather and think the red would look well against the sterling silver. It's currently got grey cloth

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Comes with matching door cards too
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:58 am

been for sale ages hasn't it that, how much is it up for atm?

i was going to suggest gliptone mate, as that's very good for rejuvenating leather and keeping it in fine fettle.
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:06 am

Rich320I wrote:been for sale ages hasn't it that, how much is it up for atm?

i was going to suggest gliptone mate, as that's very good for rejuvenating leather and keeping it in fine fettle.
It's the first time I've seen it, never been interested in going to leather before, but my daily has leather and I've gotten used to it :)

It's on ebay with a starting bid of £300, seats and door cards. Is it worth that?
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:08 am

iv just typed amy opinion on the other thread in external links :)
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:11 am

This site has a wealth of information, not used any of their products though:

http://furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Dy ... tAodUnUAWg
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:31 pm

From the looks of it those need a good clean, but will probably scrub up well. Any upholstery place should technically be able to do a decent repair job...?

check this site for everything else to get them looking new liquidleather.com
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:39 pm

Looking at a cardinal red interior for the project car, but it's original and a bit worn, split in the bolster etc.
Are they really cardinal? I may be wrong,but they dont look like it. :?
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:25 pm

csl wrote:Are they really cardinal? I may be wrong,but they dont look like it. :?
They do look a bit on the "brown" side which is why I think they need a good clean.
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Post Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:30 pm

They look well worn out, will need a lot of tlc winkeye
They don't make bm's like this anymore!..They should.
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