Leather repair
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Instructor
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Leather repair
I've looked around the forum, bit haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I have a scuff on the outside drivers side bolster, and am thinking this is a repair I might tackle myself. Anyone have a recommendation for a leather repair kit?
Burning Brakes
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Leather scuff repair suggestions
I'm interested too! I have a discoloration on my driver side seat. Black leather.
On a couple of websites, they recommend a three of four step process. Suggestions??????
On a couple of websites, they recommend a three of four step process. Suggestions??????
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Wonder if GM sells OEM leather touch up? I've never checked yet.
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Not aware of a touch up kit, but if you have a vendor in your area called Dr. Vinyl, look them up. I had them repair some interior pieces in a previous Vette and when they were done, you couldn't tell there was ever a bad spot.
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Racer
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Well our town is so small I know there is no such business here. I'll have to check El Paso TX or Las Cruces NM. Both are short drives. I have a small area on the drivers seat where the seat hinge is located that could use a little repair.
Burning Brakes
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In the North East, no Dr Vinyl but found Corvette repair kit from CA, anyone use?
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I have a little color missing on one of mine. I'm sure it will require a leather dye kit or touch up kit. At least yours is black, color mixing should be easier. Mine is gray or pewter. I imagine it will be a tricky to match the original color.
Wonder if GM sells OEM leather touch up? I've never checked yet.
Wonder if GM sells OEM leather touch up? I've never checked yet.
My driver's seat is half ShoeGoo and wallboard tape but the leather dye makes it all match. ShoeGoo actually wears better than the original leather.
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From: Alamogordo New Mexico
Racer
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Eckler's sells a Leather repair kit that has pewter leather dye in it. A bit pricy at 59.99 but xmas is coming. The leather dye matches the early light pewter perfectly. I think you give them the color code when you order.
My driver's seat is half ShoeGoo and wallboard tape but the leather dye makes it all match. ShoeGoo actually wears better than the original leather.
My driver's seat is half ShoeGoo and wallboard tape but the leather dye makes it all match. ShoeGoo actually wears better than the original leather.
Thanks for the tip. Interesting fix you did on yours..Shoegoo....who'd a thunk it!!
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