Leather repair
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Yes, I would also talk to your dealer about who they use. If you want to do it yourself Colourlock/Swissvax is your best bet. You can send a leather sample into them, cut a piece off from underneath your seat, they will match it and then you can apply.
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I'm in the leather upholstery business, I do those kind of repairs daily.
That appears to be a paint abrasion, I don't see an actual tear in the leather.
Go by a craft store and get a small bottle of water-based acrylic paint in a color slightly lighter than your leather. Like this.
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart...iABEgK1iPD_BwE
Also get a black, and some fine brushes. Total cost less than $ 8. Grab some scrap cardboard and put some of each on it, then go to the back of your seat in an inconspicuous area and play with the color until you get it right. Because its water based, you can wipe it right off.. Then when you get your color just right, move to your damaged area and apply some light coats. Will probably take two to three, maybe four. Don't glop it on. Once you are happy with it, then let it dry and after an hour take a little leather conditioner and rub it in with your fingers, It will blend out the repair and you're done. Keep your paint around for the next time.
OR - you can pay a guy like me $ 150 to do it "professionally".
That appears to be a paint abrasion, I don't see an actual tear in the leather.
Go by a craft store and get a small bottle of water-based acrylic paint in a color slightly lighter than your leather. Like this.
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart...iABEgK1iPD_BwE
Also get a black, and some fine brushes. Total cost less than $ 8. Grab some scrap cardboard and put some of each on it, then go to the back of your seat in an inconspicuous area and play with the color until you get it right. Because its water based, you can wipe it right off.. Then when you get your color just right, move to your damaged area and apply some light coats. Will probably take two to three, maybe four. Don't glop it on. Once you are happy with it, then let it dry and after an hour take a little leather conditioner and rub it in with your fingers, It will blend out the repair and you're done. Keep your paint around for the next time.
OR - you can pay a guy like me $ 150 to do it "professionally".
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I'm in the leather upholstery business, I do those kind of repairs daily.
That appears to be a paint abrasion, I don't see an actual tear in the leather.
Go by a craft store and get a small bottle of water-based acrylic paint in a color slightly lighter than your leather. Like this.
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart...iABEgK1iPD_BwE
Also get a black, and some fine brushes. Total cost less than $ 8. Grab some scrap cardboard and put some of each on it, then go to the back of your seat in an inconspicuous area and play with the color until you get it right. Because its water based, you can wipe it right off.. Then when you get your color just right, move to your damaged area and apply some light coats. Will probably take two to three, maybe four. Don't glop it on. Once you are happy with it, then let it dry and after an hour take a little leather conditioner and rub it in with your fingers, It will blend out the repair and you're done. Keep your paint around for the next time.
OR - you can pay a guy like me $ 150 to do it "professionally".
That appears to be a paint abrasion, I don't see an actual tear in the leather.
Go by a craft store and get a small bottle of water-based acrylic paint in a color slightly lighter than your leather. Like this.
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart...iABEgK1iPD_BwE
Also get a black, and some fine brushes. Total cost less than $ 8. Grab some scrap cardboard and put some of each on it, then go to the back of your seat in an inconspicuous area and play with the color until you get it right. Because its water based, you can wipe it right off.. Then when you get your color just right, move to your damaged area and apply some light coats. Will probably take two to three, maybe four. Don't glop it on. Once you are happy with it, then let it dry and after an hour take a little leather conditioner and rub it in with your fingers, It will blend out the repair and you're done. Keep your paint around for the next time.
OR - you can pay a guy like me $ 150 to do it "professionally".
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For very light cuts (typically a flap folds back) and scratches to fill - you won't like this - Elmer's Glue and a toothpick to apply. Don't put on too much.
I know, its very un-Porsche like, isn't it?
I know, its very un-Porsche like, isn't it?
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Man, I feel like I now know some insider info that I'm not supposed to know. Thanks!
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I'm in the leather upholstery business, I do those kind of repairs daily.
That appears to be a paint abrasion, I don't see an actual tear in the leather.
Go by a craft store and get a small bottle of water-based acrylic paint in a color slightly lighter than your leather. Like this.
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart...iABEgK1iPD_BwE
Also get a black, and some fine brushes. Total cost less than $ 8. Grab some scrap cardboard and put some of each on it, then go to the back of your seat in an inconspicuous area and play with the color until you get it right. Because its water based, you can wipe it right off.. Then when you get your color just right, move to your damaged area and apply some light coats. Will probably take two to three, maybe four. Don't glop it on. Once you are happy with it, then let it dry and after an hour take a little leather conditioner and rub it in with your fingers, It will blend out the repair and you're done. Keep your paint around for the next time.
OR - you can pay a guy like me $ 150 to do it "professionally".
That appears to be a paint abrasion, I don't see an actual tear in the leather.
Go by a craft store and get a small bottle of water-based acrylic paint in a color slightly lighter than your leather. Like this.
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart...iABEgK1iPD_BwE
Also get a black, and some fine brushes. Total cost less than $ 8. Grab some scrap cardboard and put some of each on it, then go to the back of your seat in an inconspicuous area and play with the color until you get it right. Because its water based, you can wipe it right off.. Then when you get your color just right, move to your damaged area and apply some light coats. Will probably take two to three, maybe four. Don't glop it on. Once you are happy with it, then let it dry and after an hour take a little leather conditioner and rub it in with your fingers, It will blend out the repair and you're done. Keep your paint around for the next time.
OR - you can pay a guy like me $ 150 to do it "professionally".