[928uk] proper 928 stuff!

[Richard Armstrong]

Jonathan
I have been told of a guy local to me who uses part of the seat which is 
not used for matching leather and replaces that with something similar. 
Sounds like a good idea to me as the rest of the seat and the passenger 
seat are good.
I'll let you know how i get on
Richard

On 18/06/2024 15:59, jonathanrackowe at gmail.com wrote:
> My 91GT has exactly the same problem Richard - a worn bolster with a split in the leather.
>
> I sent photos to several outfits and they all said the same, replacement of the panel would be £300 to £400, but it wouldn't match, so the whole seat would really need to be restored and recoloured after repair. But then it wouldn't match the tired-looking passenger seat, so both seats should be restored and recoloured. Cost approx £1400 +vat including the repair (£700 each seat). Trouble is, there's a risk that the original 35 year old leather might later split in a different place. So I investigated full recovering of both front seats. The estimates for full recovering of the seats with correct perforated leather centre panels ranged from £2000 + vat to £3200 + vat (Southbound).
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> I'm told that the deep 'cushions' on 928 sports seats make recovering them properly, without any saggy parts, rather tricky and time-consuming; hence the high prices.
>
> I think my car needs a glass-out respray more than seats recovering, and it probably makes sense to have both done at the same time anyway, so I haven't bitten the bullet on the seats recovering yet.
>
> Best regards,
> Jonathan
>
> 1991 928 GT Amethyst Metallic
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [928uk] proper 928 stuff!
>
> Away from all the unfortunate nausea that has been going on I have a 928
> specific question.
> My drivers seat has suffered from bolster wear since I bought the car in
> 2003 (Linen leather with green edging on a 1991 S4). I have had it
> repaired an it seemd pretty good for the price, but unfortunately has
> not lasted well. the colour has faded and I see the material is starting
> to let go again so...
> Time to have it recovered professionally.
> Suggestions please. I have had a number of cars through and some have
> had lovely work done o the leather interior. Unfortunately I have wied
> out my database of names. Southbound are superb but 1. they have a very
> long waiting list and they are expensive.
> looking for a small dedicated outfit, if they are in Wilts it would be
> even better.
>
> Suggestions please!
> Regards
> Richard

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