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Front Seats Need Recolouring On My 1999 740I. Any Ideas!!

Really depends on how bad the leather is... Get some pics of the worst areas on the seat(s) ;)

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Thanks Jack, I'll put some on tomorrow, (to dark Now) Mike. :wacko:

See Ed China on wheeler dealers, he always finds cheap replacement seats, good luck, hope you get your car seats recoloured. :D

Yes Alan, Ed fixes everything, even a petrol sofa ;) :P :D

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See Ed China on wheeler dealers, he always finds cheap replacement seats, good luck, hope you get your car seats recoloured. :D

Hiya Alan, I was thinking more in the line of getting the Painted, (like Ed Did on that Blue Bently!) Please see the 2 pics below & see if you have any ideas! Cheers Mike. :unsure:

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TBH Michael, they're not bad !!

Have you tried "feeding" the leather?

A dye would look obvious and could differ from rest of trim, making it look abit "false" IMHO...

I would just treat the leather as it is matey ;)

I know you have your heart set on perfect and recolouring but 50% of this is maybe clothes dye and dirt.

I have added a link for an excellent product that is great at removing this.

I reckon, you could make these 50% better for less than £10

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/wash-maintenance/w2-universal-cleaner-concentrate/

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I know you have your heart set on perfect and recolouring but 50% of this is maybe clothes dye and dirt.

I have added a link for an excellent product that is great at removing this.

I reckon, you could make these 50% better for less than £10

http://gtechniq.com/...er-concentrate/

Cheers Gav, I'll give it a try!! But its mainly the markes on the drivers side seat, caused by the seatbelt! (see 3rd pic) Mike.

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Nice looking car, I would try Gav's idea first. :D

Do gavs tip first

Then if not perfect could always look up a "smart" repairer

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Cheers Andy, but I think the seat belt marks on the drivers seat need some sort of colouring!! (any ideas?) Mike.

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Hi Mike, Here is a restorer, a member from the Jaguar Owners Club, used them for a repair and said that you could not even notice the tear after they had worked on his car

http://lhcupholstery.com/ good luck, cannot hurt to give them a ring. Alan :D

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Thanks a lot Alan, Iv'e sent them an Email with a couple of pics explaining the problem, & should here from them tomorrow.

Cheers buddy, Mike.

Good luck Mike, hope they can do it for a reasonable price, keep us updated. Alan :D

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Hiya Alan, they gave me a bell this morning, & are going to do the 2 front seats "To My Satisfaction" (AS NEW) On Tuesday Morning at my home for £150 Cash! Very Tidy when they have about a 40 mile round trip!

Will send you pics when the job is done.

Thanks again for your help. Cheers Buddy Mike.

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Another crime solved !

Hi Mike, Look forward to seeing the pics, I know the Jag owner was really pleased with their work, glad I could help. Alan :D

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Hiya Alan, good news all done & dusted "Like New" By a firm called: http://www.midlandsmars.co.uk/mailer.php

Based In Walsall West Mids. But they do a mobile service at your home (No Extra Charge) Very tidy! see what you think!

All the best buddy ,Mike.

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They look stunning...just down the road from me too

They look fantastic, you would not believe they are the same seats, glad you happy with them and I could be of help, cheers Buddy. Alan :D

they look really good mate.i have a mate in walsall who does this too.i wish i'd seen this thread before i probably couldve saved you some money.

WOW :blink:

they look really good mate.i have a mate in walsall who does this too.i wish i'd seen this thread before i probably couldve saved you some money.

Ive just bought 323ci with similar colour leather seating that needs tlc ................can you give me contact details please if you know tried and tested firm that can do good valet job for me. thanks . Colin
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Hiya Colin, Try these guys at "Midland Mars" Ace Crew! What they did restoring my Beige Leather Seat Is Unbelable!! Just click the link below.

All The Best, Mike.

http://www.midlandsmars.co.uk/

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