Leather upholstery

[Emcd]

I used 3 cans for the front seats and mid-console top. if it lasts me a year or two, I consider that a win for about $80 in soap and 3xcans of SEM dye.

 

[97 AZ LC]

yes, and the SEM soap. follow the directions and it will be easy, yet time consuming. I've used SEM on other cars and it held up very well.

How did you happen to choose an Acura color? Was that just the best one on the color chart?

 

[Emcd]

it's also a Lincoln color. it matched perfectly. absolutely perfect match.

 

[chrisratz]

it's also a Lincoln color. it matched perfectly. absolutely perfect match.

Have you used the SEM 38422 leather and vinyl repair product? Wondering if this helps with the deeper cracks on the side bolsters.

 

[Emcd]

I haven't. I figure if it's that cracked, you might as well go with new leather. I'm sure my fix will only last a year, maybe two, but we'll see.

 

[Bretthn]

Finished the DS. Truck looks like a new truck with these new seat covers.

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These look great! What options and price do I need to choose for the same outcome?

 

[FloridaFJ80]

These look great! What options and price do I need to choose for the same outcome?

You would click on Deluxe, Tan Leather, Tam Stitching.

 

[2001LC]

Is there any flexible filler that will actually bond with leather fibers, that last with heavy use like we see in DS bolster?
Also is there any dye & procedure that will hold up to years of use and cleaning?

If not it seem like a waste of time, effort & $ to do anything short of new leather as needed.

 

[chrisratz]

Is there any flexible filler that will actually bond with leather fibers, that last with heavy use like we see in DS bolster?
Also is there any dye & procedure that will hold up to years of use and cleaning?

If not it seem like a waste of time, effort & $ to do anything short of new leather as needed.

Do you have any experience with the dye?

 

[Emcd]

so, if the seats are really cracked, use a filler. the dye will not hold up to the flexing of the seat. my passenger side seat will work with dye. the DS is going to fail. I'm going to have the side bolsters replaced. I got a quote for $140-$160 each seat for the outside top/bottom bolsters in Toyota tan leather. Honestly, after the time I spent on the R/R, prep, and dye I should have just taken it in for replacement. you live and learn... most of the time if costs me $$ and some sort of injury... sigh...

 

[2001LC]

Do you have any experience with the dye?

None, it was a question, formed from reading this thread.

 

[2001LC]

so, if the seats are really cracked, use a filler. the dye will not hold up to the flexing of the seat. my passenger side seat will work with dye. the DS is going to fail. I'm going to have the side bolsters replaced. I got a quote for $140-$160 each seat for the outside top/bottom bolsters in Toyota tan leather. Honestly, after the time I spent on the R/R, prep, and dye I should have just taken it in for replacement. you live and learn... most of the time if costs me $$ and some sort of injury... sigh...

Thanks to your hard work and post, I'm coming to same conclusions. You just save me from going down that path, as I was ready to send Leatherique my headrest for a color sample.

 

[chrisratz]

None, it was a question, formed from reading this thread.

Thanks