Ecru leather touch up
#181
Racer
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I cleaned the seats beforehand with a 50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol. Some will tell you not to do this but I have a lot of experience working with high end leather shoes and I promise it’s ok as long as you are covering the leather with something right after, in this case Seat Doctors.
The alcohol got off most of the surface oils and gave a good binding surface for the Seat Doctors to adhere to.
After that it was just applying the dye. The worst part of the bolster had all of the factory leather paint rubbed off and the seat Doctors did a great job of “re painting” the section as well as filling in wrinkles and making both seats look brand new.
Id recommend buying the 16oz bottle so you have enough to completely cover both seats and door panels in case you need it. This way you end up with an interior that looks almost showroom.
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Bgw70 (06-17-20)
#182
Driver School Candidate
Leather paint
I waited a few weeks to post this so I could be sure of giving good information.
My Ecru leather seats in my 2003 were starting to lightly crack and just look worn. After pricing what it costs to have them reupholstered OMG I started looking for a fix that would restore the look and feel of the leather when it was new.
I paid $300 to have someone come out and redye (paint) the leather and I watched what he did to see how tough a job it was as he did both seats and the center console in 60 minutes.
He wiped everything down with Denatured alcohol to get rid of dirt and grease. Wiped it dry and then he did it one more time.
He masked off everything around the seat that he didn't want painted or over spray on. Lifted up the head rests so the top of the seat was painted.
And then he gets out a can of SEM 15003 Phantom White that when he was spraying was a perfect match for Ecru. I checked the body shop supply house and the Can of spray paint cost $15.95 plus tax. One can did both seats and the center console. All the cracks are filled by the paint. My seats look like new again. The attached photo is of my seats after two weeks of having my 300 lb butt sitting on it every day for two weeks, No wear and no cracks. You could easily do this yourself and save $285! The photo doesn't do the job justice as the shadows and flash make the colors yellow.Attachment 143349
My Ecru leather seats in my 2003 were starting to lightly crack and just look worn. After pricing what it costs to have them reupholstered OMG I started looking for a fix that would restore the look and feel of the leather when it was new.
I paid $300 to have someone come out and redye (paint) the leather and I watched what he did to see how tough a job it was as he did both seats and the center console in 60 minutes.
He wiped everything down with Denatured alcohol to get rid of dirt and grease. Wiped it dry and then he did it one more time.
He masked off everything around the seat that he didn't want painted or over spray on. Lifted up the head rests so the top of the seat was painted.
And then he gets out a can of SEM 15003 Phantom White that when he was spraying was a perfect match for Ecru. I checked the body shop supply house and the Can of spray paint cost $15.95 plus tax. One can did both seats and the center console. All the cracks are filled by the paint. My seats look like new again. The attached photo is of my seats after two weeks of having my 300 lb butt sitting on it every day for two weeks, No wear and no cracks. You could easily do this yourself and save $285! The photo doesn't do the job justice as the shadows and flash make the colors yellow.Attachment 143349
#183
Advanced
Many places carry that spray paint. Amazon for one :
Just do a search for "SEM 15003 Phantom White". I've been using it on my center armrest but it only lasts a few years. I don't believe it is a good long term repair for the seats, especially worn or cracked areas, due to the flexing and stress they are under.
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-15003-Phantom-White-Color/dp/B000PKZ26W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SEM+15003+Phantom+White&qid=1597190002&sr=8-1
Just do a search for "SEM 15003 Phantom White". I've been using it on my center armrest but it only lasts a few years. I don't believe it is a good long term repair for the seats, especially worn or cracked areas, due to the flexing and stress they are under.
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Gary5064 (08-11-20)
#184
I’ve been searching all the threads for dying Ecru leather. I’ve found quite a bit of info. SEM Color Coat spray being a perfect match but also not the ideal solution due to it actually being a paint not specifically designed for leather. I’ve read where there’s been issues with it flaking off or cracking. They also make a SEM Classic/ Sure Coat that is for leather. That leads me back to water based dyes made for leather. I know there’s many to choose from. Leather Doctor , Leather Magic , Seat Doctors , Leatherique, etc.
Is there a clear winner when it comes to dyeing Ecru? It’s 35 degrees today so it’s nothing I’m doing anytime soon.
Is there a clear winner when it comes to dyeing Ecru? It’s 35 degrees today so it’s nothing I’m doing anytime soon.
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#189
Instructor
Guys,
How long does this touch up with this paint spray last? After 1-2 years, does the paint fall apart? Debating if I should replace my seats or use this method but I just don’t see how the touch up with this phantom paint spray will last. Any feedback on this from anyone who use the SEM color coat spray?
How long does this touch up with this paint spray last? After 1-2 years, does the paint fall apart? Debating if I should replace my seats or use this method but I just don’t see how the touch up with this phantom paint spray will last. Any feedback on this from anyone who use the SEM color coat spray?
#191
sort of "off topic, but can you spray this stuff on ecru seatbelts? since mine are soo dirty and no one else knows how to clean them?......
thanks....
p.s. your seats look great. I asked my Lexus dealership to have my driverSide "repainted/resprayed" just like what you did, and they quoted me
around $200 from the leather tech.
thanks....
p.s. your seats look great. I asked my Lexus dealership to have my driverSide "repainted/resprayed" just like what you did, and they quoted me
around $200 from the leather tech.
#194
303 protectant supposedly protects against UV and ozone.
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