Repairing worn leather

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BillTheButcher
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Repairing worn leather

Post by BillTheButcher » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:43 am

Is the damage in the attached picture something that can be repaired or is it irreversible?

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Re: Repairing worn leather

Post by daytonamart » Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:13 am

I think a good leather restorer would be able to pull that round without too much bother.
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Re: Repairing worn leather

Post by HPsauce » Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:15 am

Indeed, I was almost tempted to say "what damage?". Leather should look "used but cared for" not pristine, except when brand new.

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Re: Repairing worn leather

Post by BillTheButcher » Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:27 am

daytonamart wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:13 am
I think a good leather restorer would be able to pull that round without too much bother.
HPsauce wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:15 am
Indeed, I was almost tempted to say "what damage?". Leather should look "used but cared for" not pristine, except when brand new.
Thanks.

For clarity, the damage I'm referring to is the heavily-worn circular patch (hair products or abrasive scalp?) at the very top of the seat.

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Re: Repairing worn leather

Post by HPsauce » Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:44 am

Ah, wasn't 100% sure if that was wear or a reflection. Should be easy to do; though maybe use a professional if you don't know what the cause was.

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Re: Repairing worn leather

Post by daytonamart » Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:40 am

This might be a good home remedy:

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=124651
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
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Re: Repairing worn leather

Post by BillTheButcher » Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:56 am

HPsauce wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:44 am
Ah, wasn't 100% sure if that was wear or a reflection. Should be easy to do; though maybe use a professional if you don't know what the cause was.
I had to check twice for the same reason. :)
daytonamart wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:40 am
This might be a good home remedy:

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=124651
That definitely looks like it's worth a go. :)

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