Leather seat refurb/recolour
Discussion
paultither said:
Just after a bit advice on this. Has anyone renovated and/or changed the colour of the leather seats in their car and dashboard before?
What was the outcome and do you have any products or links you could recommend?
Leathercare in Warrington are without doubt the people you should talk to.What was the outcome and do you have any products or links you could recommend?
Did my 964, and although I went with the same colour, I don't think changing the colour would be difficult for them
Another vote for Leathercare in Warrington, seen some of their work on a Ferrari and it was second to none, better than new imo.
http://www.leathercare-renovations.co.uk/
C.
http://www.leathercare-renovations.co.uk/
C.
thegoose said:
Is it any good? I have the Savanna Beige interior but after a few, 'it looks like sick' comments I want to change it to grey or black. Plus I think this will help resale.See my post in this thread http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
regarding colour changing. For renovation the Dynamix stuff is supposed to be very good indeed. I have two bottles on my desk for jobs that I haven't got round to doing yet - when I do I'll be able to comment first-hand.
regarding colour changing. For renovation the Dynamix stuff is supposed to be very good indeed. I have two bottles on my desk for jobs that I haven't got round to doing yet - when I do I'll be able to comment first-hand.
thegoose said:
See my post in this thread http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
regarding colour changing. For renovation the Dynamix stuff is supposed to be very good indeed. I have two bottles on my desk for jobs that I haven't got round to doing yet - when I do I'll be able to comment first-hand.
Let me know how it goes. I don't mind the work of doing it myself, I just don't know how hard it would be to get an even, good finish. How much is the Dynamix stuff?regarding colour changing. For renovation the Dynamix stuff is supposed to be very good indeed. I have two bottles on my desk for jobs that I haven't got round to doing yet - when I do I'll be able to comment first-hand.
I just emailed Dynamix asking this:
Dear Sir,
I have been recommended your product for refurbing the leather in my Boxster. I wanted to ask whether you would recommend using it in order to change the colour of my seats. I currently have the savannah beige interior but would want to go for black. Would this be easily done as a DIY project and have you known your product to have been used for this purpose in the past.
I look forward to your response, kind regards,
And got this response within the hour:
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your mail.
In response to your question, our dyes can be used to change the colour of leather, as they recolour the pigment of the hide.
When making a noticeable colour change, as opposed to touching in existing colour, more product would be required to complete this process.
Our 250ml bottle @ £60 + shipping would be a recommended size to start. This should cover the area required, however more can be ordered if necessary. We always carry Schwarz black as a stock colour.
We have dyed parts of trim different colours, and have sold the product to do the same for our customers, and I would be confident you could achieve professional results.
Our dyes are currently available form our Ebay shop @ www.stores.ebay.co.uk/dynamixdyes and click 250ml link.
In the meantime, if I can be of any further help, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Regards,
Ryan Donaghey
Director Dynamix
07710 942 988
info@dynamix.uk.com
www.dynamix.uk.com
Dear Sir,
I have been recommended your product for refurbing the leather in my Boxster. I wanted to ask whether you would recommend using it in order to change the colour of my seats. I currently have the savannah beige interior but would want to go for black. Would this be easily done as a DIY project and have you known your product to have been used for this purpose in the past.
I look forward to your response, kind regards,
And got this response within the hour:
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your mail.
In response to your question, our dyes can be used to change the colour of leather, as they recolour the pigment of the hide.
When making a noticeable colour change, as opposed to touching in existing colour, more product would be required to complete this process.
Our 250ml bottle @ £60 + shipping would be a recommended size to start. This should cover the area required, however more can be ordered if necessary. We always carry Schwarz black as a stock colour.
We have dyed parts of trim different colours, and have sold the product to do the same for our customers, and I would be confident you could achieve professional results.
Our dyes are currently available form our Ebay shop @ www.stores.ebay.co.uk/dynamixdyes and click 250ml link.
In the meantime, if I can be of any further help, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Regards,
Ryan Donaghey
Director Dynamix
07710 942 988
info@dynamix.uk.com
www.dynamix.uk.com
Wigeon Incognito said:
Re Dynamix, does anybody on here with experience of the product have an opinion if it would be capable of repairing wear such as this?
NB: Particularly the driver's side 'wing'.
Had similar wear on a previous BMW I had and happened to stumble upon www.directfinish.comNB: Particularly the driver's side 'wing'.
Edited by Wigeon Incognito on Thursday 10th January 10:43
I initially used them for some 3 Piece Wheels I required splitting, powdercoating and re-assembling and got to chatting about other aspects of his business. He has a contract with JCT600 in Leeds and the majority of his business is leather revovation work on Aston's, Ferrari's & Porsche's, anyhow I ended up having my BMW's Drivers Seat Bolster renovated and have no doubt in recommending them.
Ask for David Furness and mention me, Carl with Black M5 from the North East.
HTH.
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Wigeon Incognito said:
Thanks for the tip cableguy, I'd be more confident letting the professionals work their magic than attempting it myself!
Leathercare in Warrington may be nearer to you - just a couple of doors along from Unit Eleven Porsche www.uniteleven.co.ukDIY may be OK, but go and watch Leathercare and you'll realise that you won;t be able to compete with their work.
Yes, the dye is simply paint, but all leather also has a clear lacquer over it, so you're going to have to strip this off if you're going to paint the leather. And are you going to lacquer it too afterwards? Will your brush/roller get as good a result as Leathercare with their spray?
Leathercare charge about £180 for the seats, which I don;t think is too bad at all.
Essentially, it's a paint job - and would you paint your own car or trust it to the professionals?
Yes, the dye is simply paint, but all leather also has a clear lacquer over it, so you're going to have to strip this off if you're going to paint the leather. And are you going to lacquer it too afterwards? Will your brush/roller get as good a result as Leathercare with their spray?
Leathercare charge about £180 for the seats, which I don;t think is too bad at all.
Essentially, it's a paint job - and would you paint your own car or trust it to the professionals?
robmug said:
DIY may be OK, but go and watch Leathercare and you'll realise that you won;t be able to compete with their work.
Yes, the dye is simply paint, but all leather also has a clear lacquer over it, so you're going to have to strip this off if you're going to paint the leather. And are you going to lacquer it too afterwards? Will your brush/roller get as good a result as Leathercare with their spray?
Leathercare charge about £180 for the seats, which I don;t think is too bad at all.
Essentially, it's a paint job - and would you paint your own car or trust it to the professionals?
Better job by spraying, ask anyone who's seen my car....Yes, the dye is simply paint, but all leather also has a clear lacquer over it, so you're going to have to strip this off if you're going to paint the leather. And are you going to lacquer it too afterwards? Will your brush/roller get as good a result as Leathercare with their spray?
Leathercare charge about £180 for the seats, which I don;t think is too bad at all.
Essentially, it's a paint job - and would you paint your own car or trust it to the professionals?
Kevin
Hi
Please see photos of recently recoloured car seat changing internal panels from black to red using BRIT system for recolouring.
BRIT products are very light but with high colour content so can effect a change in a couple of coats and not fill in the holes as you can see from the close up.
Hope this helps
Please see photos of recently recoloured car seat changing internal panels from black to red using BRIT system for recolouring.
BRIT products are very light but with high colour content so can effect a change in a couple of coats and not fill in the holes as you can see from the close up.
Hope this helps
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