Jumpydude

Hey everyone,
just got a question in regards to colouring/dying/changing the interior colours. I was looking for a good product and I have heard of Leatherique and what not. What I am looking for is the original Tan interior leather colour. I have some faded parts and going to do some repairs on some and wish to restore to it's original Tan colour.
Are there any places out there with the exact Porsche tan interior colour without having to send in a swatch to colour match?
Also, if I was to change some of the interior colour from a darker colour to Tan, what is recommended? Sanding down and dying or is there an all purpose spray that will colour it tan? (Although I heard coats like that are bad for the leather because it can't breathe)
I have looked through the old threads also, but open to all your comments and suggestions Thanks

epbrown01

Leatherique and Color-Plus are the two best, in my experience. I'd recommend taking your time and sending Leatherique a swatch for a good match.

As far as spraying color on, it depends what you're spraying. Lacquer-based dyes do smother the leather, especially if thickly applied, but Leatherique can be thinned out with water and sprayed on. You should do quick, light coats multiple times if you do, but brushing it on seems to get the best results.

If you do a color change to a lighter shade, you'll need to remove the old dye (thinner, careful sanding) and do several coats of the new color, otherwise you'll "tint" the new color darker and you'll eventually wear through to the original shade.

Emanuel

Weissach

I used Leatherique on my car. It will last longer than the factory dye. It's simply the best dye, period.

SharkSkin

I bought the leatherique dye along with a pile of other stuff from them to perk up my faded black interior. The Rejuvenator oil made such a world of difference that I didn't bother to use the dye, though I still have more work do do before it's finished. My seats will need at least one more treatment. I think Nicole has seen the before and after, but there was about a month in between so she may not remember exactly.

Anyway, I've heard lots of good things about the dye though. If you are going full boat, be sure to read through the links on this page, especially the Ferrari guy who has a couple of important cautionary notes: http://www.leatherique.com/ofinterest.htm

Also, somewhere on the site is a caution about applying any kind of conditioner for the first several months after dying. <-- I know that's bound to generate some jokes... have at it.

Richard Lang

I used Leatherique on Brandy, both the rejuvenator and the dye and was more than pleased , and will be using it on Battle this summer.

Richard

Normy

I don't know about Leatherique, but I had a local upholsterer here in Orlando re-tan my interior and install new black seat leather a few years ago. I installed a new carpet kit [Champagne] and asked him to match it up. It came out great, and is holding up well.

I don't know which brand of paint he used, but he told me that he stripped all the old paint off of each piece, treated them, then sprayed them.

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epbrown01

Umm, the seats came out kind of dark...

Emanuel

Weissach

Only with Leatherique is this possible...

mpesik

Hi Mr.Jumpydude. Have a look at the SEMS products in the spray bombs.I've changed my interior color from meshersmidt/panzer green/brown to satin black. You must use the adhesion promoter first.That was three years ago and no durability problems whatsoever. I get compliments on the interior all the time. You must remember there are a lot of interior pieces to be done and PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING! BUT !!! ,I would not recomend SEMS for leather.Thats where Leatherique comes in. GOOD LUCK and enjoy doing it. I did ... did I? Yes I did... I think! Mike

SharkSkin

Normy, that looks gorgeous.... The contrast is really cool.

Weissach, Jeez man... you gotta warn people to put their shades on... That's the reddest interior I've ever seen on a shark!

heinrich

Weissach ... pretty red!!! .. with 944 seats ....

JE928Sx4.

I guess that is better than having the scent of Eau de' Dead Guy in your car.

Weissach

Those are actually 964 seats. I think they are about the same as 944 seats, I think. I'm always looking for a pair of 928 seats because they are so much nicer. These seats feel a little flat.

The red is a factory color. Porsche calls is Flamenco red. Here is a picture with the flash off.

Rez

I checked Leatheriques website and it's not specific. I know the color/color codes of my interior. Do they carry Porsche specific colors?

Jim Nowak

I've heard Color-plus is much better than Leatherique. I wouldn't use the Leatherique dye again. I sent three swatches and they still could not get a match for the leather. Besides that, every time it would rain and I had the slightest bit of moisture on my clothes the dye would come off and wind up all over my pants. No thanks! I won't go through that again.