michel Posted 4January, 2021 Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 Noting much to see , yet, though aiming to bring the nicely worn in Boxster seats back to brightness over the next 2 weeks. postman just dropped off these. dye looks hyper vibrant, though is meant to be an accurate colour match. considering also to re dye the carpet. As the salmon brasserie pink , doesn’t seem quite right Fishcop, Carrera28, Raven and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 4January, 2021 Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 Looking forward to seeing your results ,,,I have read and watched you tube video showing great things with the leatherique products . I swear by the cleaner and conditioner products on good leather .. But Will be interested to see if you can get the same results as you tube videos, will the state of those seats .......good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 4January, 2021 Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 It’ll be interesting to see the end results and how easy it is to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4January, 2021 Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 Love this interior! will be a rewarding resto I think 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 4January, 2021 Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 2 hours ago, michel said: Noting much to see , yet, though aiming to bring the nicely worn in Boxster seats back to brightness over the next 2 weeks. postman just dropped off these. dye looks hyper vibrant, though is meant to be an accurate colour match. considering also to re dye the carpet. As the salmon brasserie pink , doesn’t seem quite right I have actually been looking at using that stuff on the 996. How did you get the colour matched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 4January, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 58 minutes ago, MFX said: I have actually been looking at using that stuff on the 996. How did you get the colour matched? They have std OEM colours for Porsche , BMW, Merc. if not on the list, you send them a small section of upholstery , say from under the seat and they colour match MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99TS3 Posted 4January, 2021 Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 Do you know what red the interior is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 4January, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 4January, 2021 53 minutes ago, 99TS3 said: Do you know what red the interior is? 97 Boxster = Boxster Red. Besides, there’s a colour code you can use or, if you have no idea and/or concerned, you send in a sample of upholstery. Like a paint company, they will colour match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550Spyder Posted 8January, 2021 Report Share Posted 8January, 2021 Worn seats look rubbish but those are so worn I actually think it’s a shame to restore them. They shout street cred and actually have a lovely PATINA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 8January, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 8January, 2021 22 minutes ago, 550Spyder said: Worn seats look rubbish but those are so worn I actually think it’s a shame to restore them. They shout street cred and actually have a lovely PATINA. Thank you sir , I’m a believer in your thoughts .. just not liking the colour fade . And been wanting to try a seat refurb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 11January, 2021 Report Share Posted 11January, 2021 Any progress yet keen to see how you did .... Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 7February, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 7February, 2021 Making a start located some skins and a seat from a Boxster with less than 10,000kms. Absolutely mucky and dry. First step is to use the the Rejuvenator Oil. Liberally applied and likely needing more than one application. In between applications,put in a plastic bag and leave in the sun and or warm with hair dryer to sweat. According to instructions, leather pores will open and dirt grime will sweat out. once this step completed then use Pristine Clean. I’ll also be doing the full 4 step treatment on the original seats. firstone, SteveF, tomo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 20April, 2021 Seat base heavily sanded to try and clean the water staining. instructions and approaches varied with some saying hardly sand , though always use the supplied prepping agent or general thinners to wash out the orig dye. first light coat If the above arched piece (inserts) cannot be refinished to appropriate std. will upholster in a fine red/blk houndstooth. tomo and Fishcop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 20April, 2021 Report Share Posted 20April, 2021 Gunna take more than one handbag. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 20April, 2021 2 hours ago, firstone said: Gunna take more than one handbag. 😉 Ha! I’m on DEPOP as we speak .. must be a last season trench I can cut up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 21April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21April, 2021 second coat, looks glossy, that’s only because it’s freshly applied, hasn’t dried off firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 21April, 2021 Report Share Posted 21April, 2021 Compared to how they were - these have come up a treat! You'll be happy with leatherique. I used the dab with sponge method and it held together quite well. Mind you it did feel strange waxing the seats, but hey...instructions are instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 21April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21April, 2021 Waxing the seats? I’ve not found those instructions. ? im also dabbing/blotting the product particularly where the heavier staining is present and that I was unable to or, decided to not sand out all an experiment , though will keep building up the colour depth to see how much I can get a flat, colour consistent surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 22April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 22April, 2021 just applied 3 coat though beginning to think they mixed an early 996 red 🤔🤔🤔🤔 however surface colour is becoming solid with the discolouration and patchiness from sanding evening out Fishcop, Stephen Tinker and firstone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 22April, 2021 Report Share Posted 22April, 2021 That looks really good michel - another couple of coats and I think the staining will be virtually invisible. Once the leather is stretched over the cushion & its mounted on the seats, I'll bet you will not be able to see it. Well Done. michel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 22April, 2021 Report Share Posted 22April, 2021 They have come up a treat to what you started with👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 22April, 2021 Report Share Posted 22April, 2021 Looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 24April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 24April, 2021 can’t now easily discern the previous water staining roof rack good for something GC9911, SteveF and RwGreeny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 24April, 2021 Report Share Posted 24April, 2021 Nice work. You really have a go at anything hey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLR8 Posted 18May, 2021 Report Share Posted 18May, 2021 This is great. What was the cost of the kit, and how many hours invested to date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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