Torn seat bolster on 981 Cayman

[Graham981]

So, i've managed to put a couple of very nasty rips in the leather seat bolster of my 981 Cayman with a sharp rivet in my jeans.
I sent some pics to an online set repair company (I guess a franchise) who has said it's too bad to repair and will need a replacement cover or panel.
Does anyone know if there are any craftsmen in the midlands UK (preferably) who would be able to complete the replacement of a panel ?
Failing this, where could I get a replacement of a full set back for a 2014 981 cayman ?

I've trawled the web with no results.

Graham

[MrC986]

Bespoke Leathering have featured in Car SOS a number of times - I've not used them personally, though I'd suggest they are one of the firms you should try.

Edited by MrC986 on Tuesday 27th February 20:30

[DJMC]

How about the Car SOS specialists?: http://www.aldridge.co.uk

Send them a photo and they'll advise.

[ForzaGilles]

Capital Seating in Leicester sorted out the bolster in my 996.

https://www.capitalseating.co.uk/automotive

[NBTBRV8]

Buy new and get it fitted. The job it isn't that hard to do.

[Graham981]

Thanks all. I’m taking it to Aldridge for them to have a look tomorrow.
Q, where would I buy new ? A Porsche dealer or is there an alternative source ?

[curley]

if you order a new one be prepared for a wait .

My car needed a new seat cover under warranty , GTS with silver deviated stitching .

Took the OPC 10 month to secure one from Germany !

Oxted Trimming could probably replace a panel

http://www.oxtedtrimming.co.uk

[NBTBRV8]

Graham981 said:

Thanks all. I’m taking it to Aldridge for them to have a look tomorrow.
Q, where would I buy new ? A Porsche dealer or is there an alternative source ?

Local dealer, or if you don't mind buying OS, enter in the part number to www.sonnenporscheoemparts.com, they are an official dealer who I have used a lot before.

[Graham981]

Ok, I've taken the car to Aldridge for a quote (only 15 minutes from where I work). It's booked in for the repair in a couple of weeks time. I'll post some before and after pictures and let you know how I got on !
Thanks for the advise so far.

Will there be any issues with airbag warning lights I wonder ?

Graham

[MrC986]

Graham981 said:

Ok, I've taken the car to Aldridge for a quote (only 15 minutes from where I work). It's booked in for the repair in a couple of weeks time. I'll post some before and after pictures and let you know how I got on !
Thanks for the advise so far.

Will there be any issues with airbag warning lights I wonder ?

Graham

I'd assume they know what they're doing in removing the seat and that they'll disconnect the battery beforehand and therefore it shouldn't throw an airbag light.

[Graham981]

Before and after pictures. Perfect match, perfect stitching, great craftspeople, £120 + vat (best £144 I’ve ever spent) http://www.aldridge.co.uk

Edited by Graham981 on Thursday 15th March 21:32

[Graham981]

And the ‘after’ picture. No one would ever know. Given that I damaged the seat within a couple of hours of picking the car up I could not be happier with the result 👊😎

[DJMC]

Glad I could help. Great job!