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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Bradders on September 09, 2013, 08:09:12 am

Title: Leather repair ?
Post by: Bradders on September 09, 2013, 08:09:12 am: Hi guys, my seat bolster is looking a little worn, can anyone recommend a solution. Much appreciated.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr712%2Fscottbradley368%2FEd30Seat_zpsee008695.jpg&hash=7bee5ed62a2ad692ef7be2cad91f9f89522ce41b)
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: OSB on September 09, 2013, 08:37:47 am: I had a worn patch a bit like this, but not quite as bad. I found some specialist colouring/repair stuff by googling around. It is apparently quite difficult to use - bet there is someone out there who has found the easy way though! Can't find the link to it but will post if I do.
So I bought some grey shoe polish from a shoe shop and tried that. It took 2 or 3 applications, leaving it overnight to dry, then buffing off so as not to get over my clothes. Prob not as good as the proper stuff but a big improvement though.
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: OSB on September 09, 2013, 08:53:43 am: Just seen this thread .....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,72357.msg770506/boardseen.html#new
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: edition30jmr on September 09, 2013, 09:29:54 am: Quote from: OSB on September 09, 2013, 08:53:43 am
Just seen this thread .....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,72357.msg770506/boardseen.html#new

Yes mine are similar, good link there for restorer that will bring those seats up like new I'm going to order some the weekend! :D
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: OSB on September 09, 2013, 09:47:58 am: Let us know how you get on with it.
I bet there are quite a few folks out there who would be interested! :happy2:
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: doylebros on September 09, 2013, 07:11:38 pm: I had a section put in by these

http://leechmere-industrial-estate.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/kish-executive-car-trimming-14451893.html

Their repair work was perfect and cost £120.00

However, I removed the seat and delivered it to them - turn round 5 working days

Always another option!
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: skard on September 11, 2013, 04:21:32 pm: Quote from: doylebros on September 09, 2013, 07:11:38 pm
I had a section put in by these

http://leechmere-industrial-estate.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/kish-executive-car-trimming-14451893.html

Their repair work was perfect and cost £120.00

However, I removed the seat and delivered it to them - turn round 5 working days

Always another option!

Have you got leather or fabric bolsters mate?
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: doylebros on September 11, 2013, 07:11:27 pm: Last repair was to fabric approximately 12 months ago (MKIV)but have had leather repaired also.

They may of moved to that address, cause they were on Sheepfold Industrial Estate in Sunderland when I last used them.
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: Bradders on September 20, 2013, 07:32:27 am: I would love to buy a new seat, rare as hens teeth though.
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: dan930 on September 20, 2013, 02:11:53 pm: If its only the leather that need freshen up try liquid leather scuff master...really good stuff
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: Bradders on September 20, 2013, 10:08:13 pm: Quote from: dan930 on September 20, 2013, 02:11:53 pm
If its only the leather that need freshen up try liquid leather scuff master...really good stuff
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Just ordered some, I'll let you know the result
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: Bradders on September 28, 2013, 06:13:22 pm: Here is the result....very happy :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr712%2Fscottbradley368%2Fphoto_zps7a6ba4b1.jpg&hash=598f2f2e5871396c323024f23cbf8007731157e6)
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: shayd on September 28, 2013, 06:33:48 pm: bradders was it straight forward ??
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: Bradders on September 28, 2013, 06:37:35 pm: Very. Order the dark grey colour, rub on, leave to dry.....simples !
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: prp74 on September 28, 2013, 08:50:33 pm: Hi bradders, would u have Link from where u bought it from. Thanks
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: doylebros on September 28, 2013, 09:14:36 pm: +1 for the above.

For the application came across this link

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=853544&mid=0&nmt=Liquid+leather+-+scuff+master
Title: Re: Leather repair ?
Post by: doylebros on September 28, 2013, 10:10:30 pm: A Llttle bit looking and I found this

http://www.liquidleather.com/scuffs.htm