JurassicZ Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Firstly thanks to 4RE Leather for all his help and advice. When I purchased my Z, 2 weeks ago, I was in a real quandary. Bodily she was super, had a almost full Nissan service history, every invoice since being imported to the UK in 2005 including all the Japanese shipping documents. She drove beautifully and had the tiptronic box we wanted. All with a good warranty for a very competitive price. However the seats were dreadful, I could not understand how these were at odds with the rest of the car, until I read on this forum how easily they damage. Anyway took the plunge and am really pleased with the car and now I have refurbished the seats, she looks a different vehicle. Attached are pictures of the before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicZ Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 For some reason, I cannot upload the after as my limit has been exceeded. Will try to upload later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 For some reason, I cannot upload the after as my limit has been exceeded. Will try to upload later. Let me have a go for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Edited July 13, 2014 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Excellent work Rob I could not have done better myself I hope that this will encourage more of you to attempt your own seats. Edited July 13, 2014 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 How did you do it ? Looks ace 👌 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Very nice. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 How did you do it ? Looks ace í ½í±Œ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk He read my DIY on seat refurbishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oh I wanna read iv not seen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicZ Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Yep, read and followed 4RE Leathers thread and advice. He is a TOP forum member. Edited July 13, 2014 by 350ZRDev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Did you do the whole seat or just the bits that needs doing , looks like new Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oh I wanna read iv not seen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/58187-thenoname-leather-cleaning/page__st__20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicZ Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Did you do the whole seat or just the bits that needs doing , looks like new Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi Zhomo, I used a pad on the bolster dabbing where neccessary only and a toothpick on the seams, cracks and airholes on the main seat. I then diluted the dye and blended to avoid any colour mismatch. If I am critical, I can still just see a slight variation in colour on the seat back bolster and next time may colour the whole top side bolster lightly as the seam would hide any colour difference. Maybe 4RE Leather could advise on this. I am being really picky on this though as you really have to look closely to see the variation, my wife thinks I am being OCD! The biggest challenge now is to get her to sit on the base of the seat and twist in rather than sliding down the bolster...what chance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Brilliant Job, must do my drivers seat as its getting a bit worn. 4RE Leather is top man in his field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankGirrl Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 fantastic result! way looking at getting mine refurb'd after the wheels are done and the paint correction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Did you do the whole seat or just the bits that needs doing , looks like new Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi Zhomo, I used a pad on the bolster dabbing where neccessary only and a toothpick on the seams, cracks and airholes on the main seat. I then diluted the dye and blended to avoid any colour mismatch. If I am critical, I can still just see a slight variation in colour on the seat back bolster and next time may colour the whole top side bolster lightly as the seam would hide any colour difference. Maybe 4RE Leather could advise on this. I am being really picky on this though as you really have to look closely to see the variation, my wife thinks I am being OCD! The biggest challenge now is to get her to sit on the base of the seat and twist in rather than sliding down the bolster...what chance!!! I would leave it. the variation is the fact that the untreated part still has some human contaminants in it like body sweat transfer (leathers greatest enemy) Plus the sun will cause its own colour difference. The only way to eliminate is to do the whole seat in one go. Once you put some light conditioner on in about 4-6 weeks it will all blend in and look great. Not that it doesn't already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'll give it a go if it turns up on the weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'll give it a go if it turns up on the weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It is supposedly going to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend. I do not advise that anyone attemps to work on leather that has not been cooled 1st. The colder the better. If it feels anything other than luke warm to the touch then stick the aircon on for about 25mins. I have cancelled all my outside mobile repairs for the coming few weeks until the weather cools a bit. Emergencies can always be done in out workshop in Swanley Kent 2 mins junct 3 M25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'll give it a go if it turns up on the weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It is supposedly going to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend. I do not advise that anyone attemps to work on leather that has not been cooled 1st. The colder the better. If it feels anything other than luke warm to the touch then stick the aircon on for about 25mins. I have cancelled all my outside mobile repairs for the coming few weeks until the weather cools a bit. Emergencies can always be done in out workshop in Swanley Kent 2 mins junct 3 M25 Good job you said other wise I would if thought hotter the better lol ðŸ‘😂 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 No way as heat sets the pigment off and it solidifies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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