What colour is this interior?
What colour is this interior?
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sneaky schnell

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

235 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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I want to do a little interior restoration but am unsure of my interior colour. My Certificate of Authenticity states black leatherette with linen inlay (?) but I am leaning towards "Cashmere Beige".

Sorry I have no better photos as I am in work.

Thanks in advance... smile




LeighB

3,858 posts

255 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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I would hazard a guess at a 'Linen' colour interior in a 964.

Bill Stein

1,595 posts

239 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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It WAS linen;)

sneaky schnell

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

235 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Bill Stein said:
It WAS linen;)
Thanks Bill. smile

I often see Linen referred to as Linen Grey but mine is cream (except for the two bad areas shown) boxedin

Are there two different "Linens"?

I don't want to order a replacement gaitor and have to sent it back.

LeighB

3,858 posts

255 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Just had a chat with someone in the know. He says he would have the exact colour shade mixed from a sample, generally by taking a small (50x50mm) excess piece of the leather from under the seat to match the colour from to restore the existing leather.

Not sure really about ordering a new gaitor though, that would be pot luck I guess for it to match perfectly.

dozzer

254 posts

253 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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The trouble is once you start to replace items and patch light interiors (seats/ect) it generally shows the rest of the interior in a poor light. Best to think about a full interior make over if you can. I've had it done before and the results are amazing, in the end I also replaced the full carpet set although I am kown to be quite anal about my cars wobble

sneaky schnell

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

235 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Thanks for the advice. I have just put my car for sale and want to address these areas as they are letting an otherwise nice car down. I don't think I am going to go for a full interior refresh as I need to leave something for the next owner. smile

I have seen new OEM gaitors for c.€175 online so if my interior is definitely linen I will buy one.

Thanks again. thumbup