Car upholstery repairs in Middlesex

[woodlands]

I have just bought a 1996 993 C4, and want to bring it up to the best condition possible. In typical fashion, some scuffing to the side bolsters exists, so I need some repairs. Can anybody recommend a good car upholstery repair place in London/Middlesex.
Has anybody actually had this done, and how successful was it in terms of matching the colour etc.

All advice greatfully accepted.

[domster]

These are the ones I'd trust. Not quite in the location you need, but they specialise in pork and have a good reputation.

Southbound Motor Trimmers. Address: Little Dean
Yard London Road STOCKBRIDGE, Hampshire SO20 6EL. Phone: [phone]

[steve-p]

I'd be interested to hear how you get on, as my car also has scuff marks on the drivers seat.

[domster]

Southbound use original Porsche leather, so can match it exactly. They redid some of UV's car if I remember, and have done a few bits on mine for a previous owner. Pricing is very reasonable for the crfatsmanship and quality.

[dmsims]

If it is just scuffs then can I suggest the DIY route. It is easy (even for an incompetent like me)
using the stuff from www.leathermotive.com

David

[ultra violent]

Southbound are excellent, although expect to wait for an appointment.

[welshchris]

Top drawer company.

I needed some Porsche carpet in light grey to repair the interior of my car - phoned them up, they asked me to send a fiver to cover postage and mailed me back enough carpet to do the job with some to spare - very helpful.

They do have a waiting list for major work though I believe.

Chris

[craigw]

Vincent, we have all used the leather restorer people who are associated with dentwizard/chips away, They are very good. They did the seats on your car about 3/4 years ago and they looked like new.

Hope you are enjoying it, its a really nice example.

[woodlands]

Many thanks for the feedback and advice. I will keep you posted on results.
It's going in for a mop next week, so should be gleaming on the outside come next week.

love the car !!!

[woodlands]

I spoke with Southbound, and you are right about the level of knowledge. They know their stuff.

A number of options are available,
1. Give them the car-- Wait until March '04 for this.
2. Get then to supply complete seat cover and get a trimmer to fit, approx 6 weeks
3. Find a good trimmer, and they can supply the hide.

Trying to decide between 2 and 3 right now, so just comes down to cost, will let you know results.

Vincent

[craigw]

Vincent I think if you get in touch with these guys

www.chipsaway.co.uk/trimfix.htm

or

www.dentwiz.com/uk/en/fc/flyingcolours.html

one of them brought the bolsters on your exact car and also a 993 Turbo back to pretty much as new condition. I seem to remember it was about 100 maybe 150 per seat.

I would imagine a lot cheaper than completely re trimming them.