A pretty good Volvo day. - What kind of Dye?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 26 Apr 2008, 18:04

I have the Black (Charcoal?) leather interior and the driver's seat is a bit faded. Does anyone have any recommendations on a dye for the seat?

It's not that bad - Here is a picture:

...Lee

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 26 Apr 2008, 21:41

Might be tempted to try the Kiwi shoe/leather dye that comes in a bottle with an applicator, and then after drying, buffing it and then waxing it so that it doesn't come off on your clothes. JRL would know...he's the leather seat guru.

Post by **Maxbaby** » 26 Apr 2008, 22:37

Lee, I've seen a few kits on ebay which are designed to dye the cracks and wear lines in the leather. I don't have a name and am at work so can't google right now... my suggestion is to do some searching for a product like that. I know I was going to buy just such a kit a year ago from ebay when I discovered someone selling the matching seatcovers in excellent condition, so I bought those instead.

Post by **JRL** » 27 Apr 2008, 08:18

PM'ed you

RABrillhart · Post by **RABrillhart** » 29 Apr 2008, 16:51

There is a company called leatherique that makes some great products for repairing / rejuvenating leather seats, steering wheels etc.

http://www.leatherique.com/

Post by **JRL** » 29 Apr 2008, 17:00

This has been taken care of...

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 29 Apr 2008, 18:27

JRL wrote:This has been taken care of...

What's the answer Jim?...sharing info with all is what these forums are all about.

Volgrrr · Post by **Volgrrr** » 29 Apr 2008, 18:34

MadeInJapan wrote:
JRL wrote:This has been taken care of...
What's the answer Jim?...sharing info with all is what these forums are all about.

Ditto!

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 29 Apr 2008, 18:54

Jim let me know about a contact of his that color matches leather dye/paint - custom mixed to match the OEM colors. He arranged for me to purchase some.

I just need to make the drop and then meet him behind the crack house to make the buy.

I'm looking forward to trying it out - it sounds like it will work very well. I bought some stuff at one of the local interior shops that sounds similar for my daughter's Porsche and it worked great - It was made by an outfit named SEM but I didn't have the luxury of a true color match. I just picked one that was sorta close and otherwise looked good.

Here was the results on the Porsche:

Before - Parked in the Arizona desert for several years (no rust).

After

I will post before and after pictures after I receive the product from Jim. My bet is that it will be good!

...Lee

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 29 Apr 2008, 19:14

The results on the Porche are amazing....thanks for sharing!