Possible leather re trim-keep it stock or change the color?

Jim:

I am also planning an interior color change. I wanted a Rosso corsa F355 Berlinetta 6-speed with a Nero interior, but I couldn't find the "right-one" in that color scheme. The only leather that MUST be replaced (rather than re-dyed) in a color change are the seats. The dye just won't stay on with the constant wear. The rest of the leather can just be re-dyed with a good aqueous-based dye (e.g., Leatherique). I have done re-dyes (but not color changes) on my 308s and 328, with great success. It's amazing what a good conditioning and re-dye will do. The leather smell will even return, somewhat.

With respect to your car, IMO the ONLY color for your interior is Nero. You could, perhaps, have the seats done in a Daytona-look, with yellow inserts (or yellow contrasting stitching) and then just condition and re-dye the rest of the leather. Good luck!

Best regards,

Scott

 

Is the leather worn James and needs re-doing?

 

If the leather is in good shape, I'd leave it alone and buy a 'leather scented' air freshener.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Give all the interior a good clean with Gliptone Liquid Leather, the like new leather smell will return, i've just done the roof cover on my car and it smells great, seats are next

 

See my thread called "Interrior Major" in this section.

I removed all my leather (from the interrior), used letherique, scrubbed all the dirt off, and it looks and feels like brand new.

 

I am doing some interior refresh/custom leather work on my 355 ......... it is something I have wanted to do for some time after seeing pics of a silver 355 with the best 355 interior I have ever seen ............. so instead of trying to 'modernize' my 355 I have embraced its 'retro' interior and the new work will follow those lines

 

Indeed ............... though it is not a 'total' redo ...... it will certainly look like it .............. BTW I have delivered another hide to my upholstery guy yesterday evening ..........

 

The original interior color of my testarossa was dark brown , leather and carpets.
I didn´t like it , so before i brought it to Portugal i had the leather of the seats , roof and door panels changed to tan to match with the brown dashboard.

Here is the final result
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Very nice job. Who did the work for you?

 

Wow, that looks stunning.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Beautiful!!!

 

Looks VERY nice mate!!

 

James,

I say keep the Nero and change only parts that are needed, but put some yellow stitching...

 

Thank you ,
It was a man that worked for Rolls Royce .

 

Leatherique rejuvenator oil, several coats (3+) with overnight stays at temperature (90+dF). A quick clean with Pristine, and presto, leather smells new...

 

Stunning results, congratulations !

 

WOW!!!! I love it.

 

Buy a new leather coat & keep it in the car with the windows up. The interior will smell like leather instantly.