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19-10-2023, 09:48 PM | #1 | ||
Drive'n Cruise'n Live'n
Join Date: May 2013
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Hi All,
My low klm XR8 front drivers seat has a few small cracks appearing in just a small spot on the seat base and need approx 1/2 metre of original stock material. Any leads on a supplier much appreciated. Cheers XC50077 |
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20-10-2023, 02:32 AM | #2 | ||
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I understand that it is not the question that you were asking but is the leather repairable?
Have you thought about just sacrificing possibly a back seat so the new leather matches the rest of the interior wear wise? I had a mate trying to get some genuine perforated leather and ended up having to go aftermarket which looks good on it's own but is certainly different. |
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20-10-2023, 09:55 AM | #3 | ||
Drive'n Cruise'n Live'n
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Thanks PG,
Trimmer also suggested finding a damaged Left front or rear seat. Someone on here has mentioned getting seats repaired, maybe Pridenjoy. Not urgent ATM so will wait and see what comes up. I have FordPro wreckers close by and they may have a damaged seat. Cheers XC50077 |
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20-10-2023, 10:27 AM | #4 | ||
DIY Tragic
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Do you know anything about the hide origin - is it from an Italian house? An old trimmer showed me two similar but different leathers for a similar quest (Alfa seats to match steering wheel and gear knob), one was genuinely perforated while the other was just deeply pricked (my term).
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20-10-2023, 11:51 AM | #5 | ||
Drive'n Cruise'n Live'n
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Trimmer told me the pattern and perforation spacing are a specific FORD pattern/ pressing and were done locally, original manufacturer was sold and new owners stopped making it and quite possibly gone out of business. Realistically only need a piece 18"x20". Need to get NOS material as all other leather is like new. Cheers XC
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20-10-2023, 09:45 PM | #6 | ||
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Ford called it "Howie Leather Trim"
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...php/photo/1392 https://www.howe.com.au/ If you have no luck find NOS material, then you may be surprised at what modern repair products can do. I would look at ColourLock or Giest, both offer the ability to colour match to each car company. https://www.colourlockaustralia.com....-products.html https://www.colourlockaustralia.com....ler-20-ml.html https://www.colourlockaustralia.com....esh-150ml.html https://detailingshed.com.au/collections/geist-uk https://detailingshed.com.au/product...olour-restorer https://detailingshed.com.au/product...sy-filler-20ml https://detailingshed.com.au/product...ring-wheel-kit There is also plenty of helpful tutorial content for this sort of thing on Youtube.
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