Black leather solution
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Black leather solution
Jet Black interior on my '15. The left side bolster is beginning to loose some of its black dye. Wife's Volvo doing the same. Remembered a product from riding bikes used to re-dye black seats, jackets, chaps, etc. Doc Bailey's restore. Tried it on my wife car first, works outstanding. Be mindful it will also dye stitching if you have contrasting colors. Waterproofs as well. Used a generic leather cleaner fist and a little dab'l do ya. Hope this helps someone.
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I have been using Kiwi Black Leather Dye for years. Easy to apply, controllable spread, and cheap.
On my C4, which did not have a plastic protectant, I then applied a layer of Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil, and let it soak in overnight. I wiped off the excess in the morning. You could tell where it needed a second coat by the oil soaking in. It made for a very supple convertible seat.
On my C4, which did not have a plastic protectant, I then applied a layer of Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil, and let it soak in overnight. I wiped off the excess in the morning. You could tell where it needed a second coat by the oil soaking in. It made for a very supple convertible seat.
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Thanks for the recommendations. Had not heard of either one of those before but making note of them now.
