Silver leather colour code
Silver leather colour code
Does anybody know the actual colour code for the "silver" leather interiors on our RS6s? Im trying to order a bottle of liquid leather dye and they apparently don't have the colour on record, surely I'm not the first to order it in the "silver" (cream) colour?
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Re: Silver leather colour code
I think it's QJ for the silver leather.
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It'll say on your options sticker. In the front of the service book and in the spare wheel well area.
eg:
It's to the right of the highlighed paint code.
/edit: N1F in this case is the type of material.
eg:
It's to the right of the highlighed paint code.
/edit: N1F in this case is the type of material.
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Re: Silver leather colour code
so in the above picture is it LY7G or NQ?
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NQ
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Re: Silver leather colour code
Ok, well I ended up going through the colours they did have on file with the lady on the phone, none of them sounded right so I ended up sending them the arm rest lid. They have knocked up the dye and it should be with me first thing on Monday. I may do a write up of the procedure (if it goes well!)
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Re: Silver leather colour code
take your time and relax... it's pretty easy TBH.. but pictures would be good!
I repainted the front seats in my old Jeep, came out OK and las test pretty well...
I repainted the front seats in my old Jeep, came out OK and las test pretty well...
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Very interested in this - would be great to see some before / after pictures.
I too have the silver leather - and contacted Liquid Leather, who confirmed that they haven't matched this leather before. I was going to send them in my armrest lid - but now you've saved me the hassle!
Would you mind sharing the colour code when you receive it?
I'm planning on using it to fill in some cracks on my drivers seat.
I too have the silver leather - and contacted Liquid Leather, who confirmed that they haven't matched this leather before. I was going to send them in my armrest lid - but now you've saved me the hassle!
Would you mind sharing the colour code when you receive it?
I'm planning on using it to fill in some cracks on my drivers seat.
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Not a problem. I'll try and do a good write up with before and after shots so people can decide whether or not to tackle it for themselves. I'll probably do it over the whole of next week to enable the dye to settle in. Watch this space!
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Right, have cleaned, conditioned and dyed my front seats and arm rest and I'm very pleased with the results. I purchased the scuffmaster kit from liquidleather.com and also got a bottle of intensive cleaner and a nail brush just to make sure the seats were well prepped for colour to be applied.
The colour code they put on the bottle for the silver leather is N1U/7x and it does match perfectly to my leather seats (I sent in my centre arm rest lid for them to match it to).
The process itself is easy enough to follow, just do one panel at a time instead of trying to tackle the whole seat.
1. Give each panel good rub down with some warm water
2. With a cloth, wipe on the intensive cleaner, small circular actions works the best to try and clean it up as much as possible. Then when I finished doing the panel I put a little bit more cleaner on the nail brush and rubbed that onto the seat, paying particular attention to the piping and creases/stitching.
3. Give the panel another good clean with warm water
4. Apply the leather conditioner again working in circular motions. I applied 2 coats over a 24 hour period as mine were quite supple anyway, just rather filthy. Leave for 24 hours.
5. Give the seat another going over with the intensive cleaner to remove any remaining traces of dirt and conditioner residue
6. Wipe over the seats with the fabric degreaser to clean any remaining residue off (very important, otherwise the dye just sits on the top) either leave to dry or crack out the hot air gun and blow dry the seats while giving them a quick rub with a cloth to ensure everything is clean and dry for the dye.
7. Apply the dye. I did a fair bit of research on how people go about this on other forums and came to the conclusion that a watered down dye is the way to go, as it's more about building it up in layers than just caking it on and leaving it sitting on the surface to be rubbed off. Again working a panel at a time mask off any beading with masking tape. Then make up about 30ml of dye to about 15ml of water (it's not an exact science!) the dye seems to go a long way, it says on their website there is enough to do tha facings on two front seats, I've done that and still got at least half a bottle left.
I also used two types of applicator, the sponge side of a washing up scourer and a pack of make up foam pads that I acquired from my missus stocks. Both work very well.
Working again on one panel, Starting in small circular motions rub the dye into the leather and ensuring even coverage end in doing straight lines across the panel (it will appear streaky but it will be fine in the end!) then apply the heat gun, on a low gentle heat, just to aid evaporation. Then move onto the next panel and do the same.
Keep going round the seats until you get a nice even coverage and no streaks, usually about 6 coats.
8. Apply two more coats of neat dye into the seats using the same process and leave to fully dry. (Check all cracks and crevasses for any buildup and deal with it before it dries.
9. When the seats are fully 100% dry wipe them down to ensure they are totally clean of fluff/dust/hair or anything because you need to apply the sealant. (Well ventilated room required here!) simply spray it on wait for it to dry (give it another quick going over with the heat gun) and go over it again.
JOB DONE!
One really important point to remember is to keep everywhere clean, maybe wear a hat too, any hairs/dust/debris that fall into the drying dye/sealant can get stuck in there and requires rubbing or pulling out. So check when you are applying the dye and check when you have dried it between coats and remove. Do not bury it under more dye, it won't work!
The colour code they put on the bottle for the silver leather is N1U/7x and it does match perfectly to my leather seats (I sent in my centre arm rest lid for them to match it to).
The process itself is easy enough to follow, just do one panel at a time instead of trying to tackle the whole seat.
1. Give each panel good rub down with some warm water
2. With a cloth, wipe on the intensive cleaner, small circular actions works the best to try and clean it up as much as possible. Then when I finished doing the panel I put a little bit more cleaner on the nail brush and rubbed that onto the seat, paying particular attention to the piping and creases/stitching.
3. Give the panel another good clean with warm water
4. Apply the leather conditioner again working in circular motions. I applied 2 coats over a 24 hour period as mine were quite supple anyway, just rather filthy. Leave for 24 hours.
5. Give the seat another going over with the intensive cleaner to remove any remaining traces of dirt and conditioner residue
6. Wipe over the seats with the fabric degreaser to clean any remaining residue off (very important, otherwise the dye just sits on the top) either leave to dry or crack out the hot air gun and blow dry the seats while giving them a quick rub with a cloth to ensure everything is clean and dry for the dye.
7. Apply the dye. I did a fair bit of research on how people go about this on other forums and came to the conclusion that a watered down dye is the way to go, as it's more about building it up in layers than just caking it on and leaving it sitting on the surface to be rubbed off. Again working a panel at a time mask off any beading with masking tape. Then make up about 30ml of dye to about 15ml of water (it's not an exact science!) the dye seems to go a long way, it says on their website there is enough to do tha facings on two front seats, I've done that and still got at least half a bottle left.
I also used two types of applicator, the sponge side of a washing up scourer and a pack of make up foam pads that I acquired from my missus stocks. Both work very well.
Working again on one panel, Starting in small circular motions rub the dye into the leather and ensuring even coverage end in doing straight lines across the panel (it will appear streaky but it will be fine in the end!) then apply the heat gun, on a low gentle heat, just to aid evaporation. Then move onto the next panel and do the same.
Keep going round the seats until you get a nice even coverage and no streaks, usually about 6 coats.
8. Apply two more coats of neat dye into the seats using the same process and leave to fully dry. (Check all cracks and crevasses for any buildup and deal with it before it dries.
9. When the seats are fully 100% dry wipe them down to ensure they are totally clean of fluff/dust/hair or anything because you need to apply the sealant. (Well ventilated room required here!) simply spray it on wait for it to dry (give it another quick going over with the heat gun) and go over it again.
JOB DONE!
One really important point to remember is to keep everywhere clean, maybe wear a hat too, any hairs/dust/debris that fall into the drying dye/sealant can get stuck in there and requires rubbing or pulling out. So check when you are applying the dye and check when you have dried it between coats and remove. Do not bury it under more dye, it won't work!
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Re: Silver leather colour code
They look sweeeet, well done.
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Here is the link to the images, if it works?! http://imgur.com/a/YFN24
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Only just seen this. Great write up - looks like a top job.
Not sure i've got the patience to do such a thorough job on mine - might have to get some scuff-repair to colour up some of the cracks.
Nice work.
Not sure i've got the patience to do such a thorough job on mine - might have to get some scuff-repair to colour up some of the cracks.
Nice work.
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