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jeff968 04-24-2017 03:44 PM

Matador red leather
 
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I think I would have an easier time finding a unicorn horn then the Matador red leather that I'll need for my seats. Now that I'm cleaning it up the marbling in the leather can be seen. The local interior guy says that was the way the leather was produced and is not very common. So even if I find a good color match it will not have the marbling unless I find actual Matador red leather. It is cool that it is 1 of 2 but being that rare does have its downside. :(

potent951turbo 04-24-2017 03:52 PM

BMW produced two odd interior colors in the 90's for the E36 M3, a grey called 'Mulberry' and a dark tan/brown called 'Magma'. Both have this exact marbled look and are impossible to find replacement hides for. I've been down this road and know your pain.

thomasmryan 04-24-2017 03:58 PM

sheepskin but close

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-La...-/132154768274

FLT951 04-24-2017 04:57 PM

Are you trying to replace the skin, repair it, or refinish (re-stain) it?
I recognize that orig is cool but I kinda think it would look way better without marbling. Also, was the marbling from new or did it occur with aging like my marbling (face) did?

jeff968 04-24-2017 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by FLT951 (Post 14134247)
Are you trying to replace the skin, repair it, or refinish (re-stain) it?
I recognize that orig is cool but I kinda think it would link way better without marbling. Also, was the marbling from new or did it occur with aging like my marbling (face) did?

Like I said, it was there from day 1. You can see the marbling in the non-exposed parts as well. My seat faces are shot. The rears of the seats might be able to be saved but probably need to be done as they are 25 years old too.

The leather is the $5000 rare feature of the car. I would love to find some of the original. I can go with a straight color but that would be like painting a speed yellow car tan. :eek:

jsheiry 04-24-2017 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by tony968 (Post 14134440)
120k white smashed car with a salvage title. All this excitement for a worn red interior. Sounds like a waste of time to me!

Give it a rest man. Everyone on this site is about as helpful and courteous as they can be with their time and knowledge, no value in those sort of opinions.

jeff968 04-24-2017 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by tony968 (Post 14134440)
120k white smashed car with a salvage title. All this excitement for a worn red interior. Sounds like a waste of time to me!

Tony the troll, thanks for your typical comments.

Jay Wellwood 04-24-2017 10:14 PM

The marbling looks incredible - I can see why you went after this one now.

Good luck in your search.

jeff968 04-24-2017 11:45 PM

Thanks Jay, I have to admit, when I first saw it I thought it was age but then I found it all over and realized that is the way it was. Definitely different. Most of it is in good shape, the leather wrapped lower dash, door panels, console, console door, e-brake, and rear seats. But the front buckets are brittle and will need to be redone. We'll see what is out there. But they only offered this color for 2 years, 92-93, and at $5k an interior they are very rare.

968gene 04-24-2017 11:47 PM

Red
 
Jeff,
try this supplier. They don't advertise Matador but they may be able to source it. http://www.heritagetrim.com/

boost feen 04-25-2017 01:49 PM

+1 on heritage they are top notch I used them 5 years ago for some sport seats and wow!

thomasmryan 04-25-2017 02:43 PM

the Berber loop carpet looks cool but not on the door pockets

PF 04-26-2017 06:01 AM

Also check with Southbound trimmers in England. Very good on rare old Porsche interiors. Could have it.

/Peder

400hp944 10-19-2017 09:54 PM

Jeff, Try these guys. They have my Chestnut Brown. I'm ordering a sample to color match.
https://www.hydesleather.com/leather...orsche-leather

jeff968 10-20-2017 12:21 AM


Originally Posted by 400hp944 (Post 14547082)
Jeff, Try these guys. They have my Chestnut Brown. I'm ordering a sample to color match.
https://www.hydesleather.com/leather...orsche-leather

Thanks! I sent them a note. We'll see if they can help.


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