[928uk] proper 928 stuff!

[James Bairstow]

Richard,

I used Damage Undone in Melksham not far from you to recolour my seats back to original after the ravages of time and was very pleased. 

https://damageundone.com/services

He can fill cracks, repair leather etc first then uses a photometer colour scanner and paint mixer to repaint the leather. I had all the seats and door cards, vinyl etc done at the same time. 

James Bairstow
88 S4


> On 18 Jun 2024, at 19:10, Richard Armstrong via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
> 
> 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).
>> 
>> 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-----
>> From: 928uk<928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk>  On Behalf Of Richard Armstrong via 928uk
>> Sent: 18 June 2024 13:12
>> To:928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> 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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