HEADPHONES Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Following on from the lazy quick fix above which will leave you with black hands I purchased some leather acrylic paint from Angelus after watching numerous YouTube videos of how people use it to repair trainers and handbags. Cost about a fiver each and £2.50 p&p. They recommend a deglazer first, but it's just acetone which is basically nail polish remover! My Zeds side bolster has started to show wear after 13 years of being my daily despite climbing in and out carefully to prevent excessive rubbing. The seat base also showing wear at the seam. So yesterday I gave the seats a good scrub with Dr Leather wipes, then a wipe with a damp towel. Today I gave a light scrub with a cotton bud dipped in acetone to the affected areas. After 3 light coats of the FLAT BLACK paint from Angelus.... I have to let this dry and put the top coat sealer tomorrow. I'll be using the MATT ACRYLIC FINISHER. I'll update when it's done, but so far I'm pretty chuffed for the small price paid. Edited September 20, 2018 by HEADPHONES Update 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 looks alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 light coats of the Matt finisher/sealer applied and dried and the finish now blends into the surrounding perfectly. The Flat Black from Angelus is a perfect match for the zed black leather. The amount of gloss/sheen from the top coat sealer can be dulled further with the addition of Angelus Duller mixed in with the Matt Acrylic Finisher. If my seats were new and more matt I think the Duller would be required but on 13 yrs old seats the Matt Acrylic Finisher is just right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just seen how cheap this repair was via your other thread! if anyone knew the code for paint for the orange seats that would be magic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Technically not a repair the leather is the same strength as before it just looks better, it's still worth being careful getting in and out the car and ensuring a tear doesn't form! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Looks much better HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nice job, i am gonna look into this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 So, it's now 7 months since my repair. Here are some pics to compare how things are holding up. February Now Steering wheel scrape in February Now So it's not doing too bad. The colour/gloss match seems to suit an older leather seat like mine but may be too shiny for a 1-3 yr old car. Deffo better than leaving it worn especially for the price of a pizza! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I need to buy some and start on mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Carfax Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Really nice job, where did you get your paint from - eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 I got it from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Brand-Acrylic-Leather-Paint/dp/B00OV372HG https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Acrylic-Finisher-Matte-Oz/dp/B018R47L16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 11 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: I got it from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Brand-Acrylic-Leather-Paint/dp/B00OV372HG https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Acrylic-Finisher-Matte-Oz/dp/B018R47L16 Finisher is out of stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Brand-Acrylic-Finisher-Matte/dp/B00OXW21KS/ref=pd_sbs_309_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OXW21KS&pd_rd_r=6853b2aa-d8f6-11e8-bcb3-ed34e959671a&pd_rd_w=XTjpE&pd_rd_wg=7EOmQ&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=18edf98b-139a-41ee-bb40-d725dd59d1d3&pf_rd_r=E8CDDQK4BNWE9EWBZY64&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=E8CDDQK4BNWE9EWBZY64 bigger bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angelus-Brand-Acrylic-Leather-Paint-Finisher-Matte-1oz-/312278691084 eBay has the smaller one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Carfax Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Top man - thanks very much, I'm going to try this for sure. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 31 minutes ago, HEADPHONES said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angelus-Brand-Acrylic-Leather-Paint-Finisher-Matte-1oz-/312278691084 eBay has the smaller one Combined shipping, £3 for both products B). Nice one Andy! Ordered and probably will sit in the garage for 1-2 months now....hahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Carfax Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Just ordered but I clicked before I realised I'd ordered from 2 different sellers, no combined postage - DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I went the scuff master route https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/49084-leather-repair/ didnt do a 'many months later' review but remember it stood up really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 On 25/10/2018 at 21:01, HEADPHONES said: I got it from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Brand-Acrylic-Leather-Paint/dp/B00OV372HG https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelus-Acrylic-Finisher-Matte-Oz/dp/B018R47L16 Hi I have order the product you used. Though, for those interested, the second didn't work. But if u search for it the product will come up. Hope it helps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Post up pics of your efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 4 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Post up pics of your efforts Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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