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Offline Tortaruga

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Black leather seat wear
« on: August 01, 2012, 03:23:51 pm »
Just noticed my driver side bolster has a nice grey patch on the leather where I obviously brush against it.

I haven't a clue and I'm thinking of using black shoe polish?

Help!
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Offline nadlad

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Re: Black leather seat wear
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2012, 04:48:01 pm »
+1  same thing bloody back bottom jean button scuff on base

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Re: Black leather seat wear
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2012, 09:12:06 am »
Do not use black shoe polish!! What it sounds like is jean dye transfer in which case you will need a good leather cleaner to remove it. I use Dr. Leather's leather cleaner, you can also get wipes but I prefer the spray bottle. I suggest using a good brush to agitate the product aswell to remove the dye from the leather. Something like this is ideal http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/racgelaze-leather-cleaning-brush-cat25.html

Most modern leather has a clearcoat layer from the factory now so it shouldn't be too difficult to remove, just patience and bit of elbow grease  :happy2:

Offline kevinw90

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Re: Black leather seat wear
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2012, 05:39:50 pm »
Try some scuff master from liquid leather!  Used it on my grey gti interior and with a few passes with toner/gloss enhancer you can get an exact match.  Done it 2 years ago and they seat bolsters still look as good as new!