4RE Leather Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I think I said in an earlier post that no way in a thousand years would I advise anyone to change the colour on a bolster or swab as all the stuff is water based and would not last a month. I just did it whilst the glue was drying on the steering wheel cover, Chris you are quite right. I think its more the fact will the colour hold. A steering wheel or gear knob is a definate no no! Saying that I did a Ferrari 355 2 years ago in Creama and its held it's own. Especially as the original Creame was cellulose. Before anyone says anything. Italians like to call cream creamer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I think they wpuld be fine if treated with the correct sealant Yeah just dont use the crap kit I got from some leather colouring company. They told me it would be fine on the seat and that they'd done loads of cars before admitting it wouldn't work on the bolsters due to the high concentration of friction going over it. I would hate to see the seats recoloured to then find they wont hold up to the abuse in a daily driver. Would look grand in my van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I think I said in an earlier post that no way in a thousand years would I advise anyone to change the colour on a bolster or swab as all the stuff is water based and would not last a month. I just did it whilst the glue was drying on the steering wheel cover, Chris you are quite right. I think its more the fact will the colour hold. A steering wheel or gear knob is a definate no no! Saying that I did a Ferrari 355 2 years ago in Creama and its held it's own. Especially as the original Creame was cellulose. Before anyone says anything. Italians like to call cream creamer!! Good to see honest opinions matey, not like the company I got my kit from. Centre sections of the seat would be ok going by my old 350z seats, but the bolsters are a no-no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well that answers that question then:) Blue will go on red. And the square is Nissan Anthracite! The blue is Porsche blue that I used on a Boxster. Now rub on them every day like you would if it were on the seat bolster and see how long it lasts. If its anything like the kit I had (I hope not), I give it a month before it wears through on the edges of the bolsters. Did you deep clean the leather 1st Chris, then wait 24 hours for it to dry then apply 2 coats of leather sealant. Wait 30 mins then apply 3 coats of colour dabbed on with a sponge not brushed on! Wait another 24 hours and spray 2-3 more coats of sealant on top! And then wait a further 24 hrs before you sit on them? You can substitute the waiting time for a warm air dryer but not the last one. Hence I thing the forum members will tell you I do repairs at weekends or when ever they don't need it the next day. I recolored a 4 year old 911 GT at R-T performance on Monday. If my meathod did not work I would not even attempt it. The 1st forum members car I did (Mac) in Alezan last May is still going strong. Yes it was the same colour so maybe you did it wrong or more likely the instructions left out all of the above.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 This was a few years ago, so kind of hard to remember. But basically, I took the old colour/sealant off with some kind of thinners (supplied in kit) which turned the rag tan (so obviously did strip the colour off!). Then dabbed 3 coats of colour with a sponge with hair dryer to aid drying. Then applied 3 coats of colour with air brush, again hairdryer to dry, and waiting 30 mins after each. Then 3 coats of sealant with hair dryer and 30 mins between each, then overnight before using them. To be fair the centres lasted well, just the bolster has a small contact area where it receives a lot of traffic so not surprised it didn't hold out with such a drastic change from tan to black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 A lot of this depends on the kit / products used. Im going to let Peter have a go at a set of alazan 350z seats when he comes up here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well I have done a couple of Alezan for Forum members and I have not had anyone banging on my door yet. Knock Knock!!! Maybe its the amount of time i take doing the job as I am a car fanatic and respect other peoples cars. I would hate it i someone said it was ok to do something then find out it wasn't! Hence I along with most of the leather restorers do not offer any guarantee on leather repairs due to the volatile nature of the leather. and English climate! On the flip side I bet no one goes out and conditions there seats every 2 weeks in the summer and once a month in the winter! I advise everyone of the need to do this and maintain the leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Right these are now taken as I have been given a deposit on them Second set in the same condition just purchased and I will be modding them over the next 2 weeks for whoever wants them **Adrian you have first dibs** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Right these are now taken as I have been given a deposit on them Second set in the same condition just purchased and I will be modding them over the next 2 weeks for whoever wants them **Adrian you have first dibs** Oh well I was too slow on this. What heathen pinched me seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Who bought them? It's about time somebody snapped these up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Lee will have a few sets coming up. Wondr what these are new? anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Right these are now taken as I have been given a deposit on them Second set in the same condition just purchased and I will be modding them over the next 2 weeks for whoever wants them **Adrian you have first dibs** Oh, wait, what?! :boxing: Comeeee ooooon!!! OK, OK, will have the second set then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 enough to go around Adrian Peter, I will get a price off nissan today for a pair of seats. If they sell them the same as 350z seats they will be sold in 2 sections being the base and the back. I would guess...... £2k a seat knowing Nissan Lets see how far away my guess is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 It depends on the covering. If its leather or a mixture? Going on those red ones I like I would say all the bits both sides with the base is £5k I am going on the audi R8 price and they look the same to me. They will look even better with those green harnesses whatever make they are. tein?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 They will look even better with those green harnesses whatever make they are. tein?? Takata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 They will look even better with those green harnesses whatever make they are. tein?? Takata Thanks Stew. I knew it started with a "T" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Mmmm Takata, Sarnies old avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) I think I said in an earlier post that no way in a thousand years would I advise anyone to change the colour on a bolster or swab as all the stuff is water based and would not last a month. I just did it whilst the glue was drying on the steering wheel cover, Chris you are quite right. I think its more the fact will the colour hold. A steering wheel or gear knob is a definate no no! Saying that I did a Ferrari 355 2 years ago in Creama and its held it's own. Especially as the original Creame was cellulose. Before anyone says anything. Italians like to call cream creamer!! Good to see honest opinions matey, not like the company I got my kit from. Centre sections of the seat would be ok going by my old 350z seats, but the bolsters are a no-no. Do you live down South Chris as I could take a look for you! Edited November 16, 2012 by 4RE Leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Peter my 350z seats are long gone. You need to ask SMD where they went, he threw them in his car and whisked them away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Peter my 350z seats are long gone. You need to ask SMD where they went, he threw them in his car and whisked them away Nice roof on the van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Peter my 350z seats are long gone. You need to ask SMD where they went, he threw them in his car and whisked them away Nice roof on the van Keeps the rain out and the heat in, what more can you ask for! I'll get a better pic at the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Talking about SMD where is he? Loads of inbound flack but nothing coming back! A bit like the spurs footy team of late? If he got your seats Chris they could be painted with a tin of blue gloss from Homebase? Daft Apeth isn't he:) The footy result for this weekend is. Spurs lost . Anyone else won:) !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 350z runners removed ready to compare That leather is filthy! How could anyone sit on that unless they were a Dustman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Peter my 350z seats are long gone. You need to ask SMD where they went, he threw them in his car and whisked them away Still in my garage, but they are not lonely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Haha that black leather isn't filthy Peter its fire / smoke damaged and only good for spares. You can give it a go with you refurb magic if you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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