Leather seat repair

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#1 Leather seat repair

Post by Tony » Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:36 pm

I have somehow managed to puncture a small hole in the drivers side of my leather seat. Can these be repaired or do you have to replace the panel?
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#2 repair

Post by paulj » Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:22 am

Hi
you can repair the leather
try,www.furnitureclinic.co.uk
I wanted to keep the original seats in mine
but full of holes about the size of a ten pence peice
their kit sorted it, you glue a patch behind then use a flexible filler and paint to match your colour
hope this helps
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#3

Post by Tony » Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:04 pm

Paul,

Not sure I trust myself with doing the work. To replace the panel is about ?300 so shall see if I can get a leather firm to do the mend. Anybody know what the exact colour match code is for the tan seats or where the material comes from.
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#4 easy

Post by paulj » Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:47 pm

Hi Tony
it is really not very difficult
the furniture clinic will colour match
I only had a blue rear seat for my 2+2 I have recolured the whole thing
a little patience is all you need, you could always practice on some old leather
regards Paul
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