[928uk] proper 928 stuff!

Thu Jun 20 10:28:28 UTC 2024

In the end, that is the problem - the cars have 30 to 47 year old leather. Pay to have it repaired and it will probably split somewhere else later.

The back of a seat, that doesn't see sun or the wear and tear of a person, never fails as far as I'm aware, but sadly the work involved in replacing all the front panels is pretty much the same as making a whole new seat cover.

I've sort of convinced myself during my research that as these were £70K cars when new, spending £2k to £3k on the seats is worthwhile.

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: 20 June 2024 10:59
To: James Bairstow <coppins999 at gmail.com>
Cc: 928UK List <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
Subject: Re: [928uk] proper 928 stuff!

Hi James
Manage Undone did the first repair. It looked very good straight after. 
Wayne is a bit miserable but he is bloody good (removed a few dings from 
various cars paintlessly)
Unfortunately it didn't stand the test of time and the colour faded 
initially. I have used a proper linen leather restorer but it does not 
last. Now the material is parting again. I just think the bolster is 
very thin at that area.
Unfortunately Smiffys is 2 1/2 hrs away so I will try and find somewhere 
closer.
Watch this space!
Where are you based James?
Richard

On 19/06/2024 19:59, James Bairstow wrote:
> 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 <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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