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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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I have a 1993 40th anniversary ruby red. A couple of spots on the leather seats show wear. Hiw should I address them?
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 04:47 PM
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As long as there are no holes/tears you can get the leather "touched up" by a interior detailer. My 98 had the usual wear and I asked a friend who owns a dealership who he used. That was 2 years ago and it still looks great.
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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No holes or tears. Was the dealer a specialty dealer or a Chevrolet dealet?
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 07:57 PM
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Chevrolet dealer who sells new and used and had work done on his personal vehicles as well.
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I had my 88 35th seats and steering wheel touched up by a leather restoration company that the car dealers use as well. my seats looked pretty nasty before and she was able to really make them look a lot better. Not new looking because the creases from time will not come out but they sure look a lot better. She did this in my garage. I don't have before/after of the steering wheel but it was covered with a wrap before because it looked so bad. Afterwards it looks like a slightly used wheel.


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Old Sep 16, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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Wow, great results
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Old Sep 16, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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Ours had mildew stains from the previous owner leaving it set for all but 10 yrs. I used a local FibreNew franchisee to reshoot mine. Keep in mind there is a color layer and a clear layer on leather.

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From the research I've done, it's not a terribly difficult DIY to refinish leather.

https://www.furnitureclinic.com/How_...r_Car_Interior
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