Ed Hughes

My console had a real nice dual cup holder mounted by the P.O., but I didn't like it in the way of my elbow, so I finally took it off. After scrubbing to get the adhesive off (with no physical damage to the leather), I did lose quite a bit of the pigment, and ended up with a bleached look. I used SEM #17093 GMC Black Classic Coat, and put on three coats yesterday. The results are very pleasing. This is the first time I've ever colored leather, and I'm amazed at how it turns out. Now, on to the "test of time"....

SeanR

Where did you get it? I need to do the same to mine.

Mike Frye

Ed,

That looks great. Looks like you're doing a lot of interior work these days. Nice work!

Randy V

Nice 'product placement' shot with the Cohiba, Ed!

Ed Hughes

Sean: I got it @ English Supply (automotive paint shop) down on Walnut just west of Harry Hines. I scrubbed the leather with some Lexol cleaner, and then used another SEM product, which is really a degreaser to clean it first. You're welcome to use my stuff, I barely put a dent in the cans....

Mike: Just some of the niggling stuff in prep for SITM. Gotta look good, you know!

Ed Hughes

Hehehe, don't tell Customs....I guess I coulda taken the Sam Adams Light out of the coozie too!

auzivision

Looks great! I'm going to check into SEM products for my job.

What are you going to do with the old cup holders?

soontobered84

Ed, I was thinking the same thing as Randy, but of course, he beat me to it. But, I was also thinking that this job probably was made much easier with the adult beverage also in the pic!

Ed Hughes

I don't know, I suppose I could sell them. These things aren't cheap, I saw them for $50 per holder on ebay, but I'd be much more realistic.

BTW, so a google search for SEM, you can find local retailers on their site. They seem to sell thru auto paint stores mostly.

Ron_H

It appears to have been a success. When I use SEM, I have used a light grey scuff pad just prior to spraying, per SEM's advice. It probably insures a better bond. I did it to my steering wheels and 12- 14 months later it is still looking and feeling good (I put on around 20,000 miles per year). The coat on one wheel, peeled a bit when I scratched it with a metal key but that is an unusual case.

IcemanG17

Ed
You painted it in the 928?? Its only 4 screws to remove it?? It did turn out good!

H2

Looks fantastic, Ed!! BTW, are you using the see-gar to attract some of Bill Clinton's friends who have a natural humidor?

H2

Shark Attack

I recently used it also and had the same great turn out

Shark Attack

Dude those seats crack me up.. they are great.... all you need is some fuzzy dice... where did you get those and what brand are they? are they just covers?

pweber

Hi,Would be interested in the cupholder,if its for sale.Thanks,Paul.