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Discussion in '360/430' started by alexman, Sep 4, 2010.

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  1. alexman

    alexman Rookie
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    #1 alexman, Sep 4, 2010
    Found a 360 I'm interested in. It's a straight car with the only external issues being a very minor crack just under the Ferrari badge on the bonnet (where one of these was stolen before and replaced) and scuffing on the wheels - which is fixable for a price.

    Left deposit, I just want some advice on the following before going ahead. The car is blue with the darker creme interior (more yellow colour) with extended leather under the dash. The interior is straight apart from the following:

    - Minor driver side bolster wear (not as bad as some and do any have none?!) - but, can you get this fixed by having someone "paint it out" or is this urban legend? Leather is a little worn all round - curious how well this leather reconditions?

    - 15-20 black dots on carpets here and there - could be mud marks/stains - doesn't come off with wet finger - again it might come out (anyone else had this and shampoo'd carpets?)

    - Minor black scuffs here and there on yellow leather on dash - some look like biro but CAN'T be - again they don't come off with wet finger - does anyone know of anything else that's better to deep clean this surface?

    - Scuff marks on bottom of doors on both sides created by shoes (can you T-Cut these out if not too deep - or again is this myth?)

    - Perhaps worst of all, the black parts of dash/steering wheel have "Back 2 Black" all over it. This is a preference thing but I *hate* this stuff. Is there any way of getting this off or does it seep into the leather and stay there?!

    - Switch gear for windows/heating/around stereo quite worn - are these easy to obtain/replace?

    Other than that the metal areas and plastic are in better condition than most I've seen with only the odd scratch here or there (again I'm yet to see an immaculate one!) and the price is right to get these bits fixed if possible.

    Advice would be very appreciated.
     
  2. docf

    docf Formula 3

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    #2 docf, Sep 4, 2010
    If you want to attempt some of the minor leather work might try calling Leatherique as they either have the proper water soluble dye or will custom make it for you. Leather dye is easy to work with as is water soluble and easy to use, cleans up well. Use of 600 sand paper and prep will aid in the job. Takes approx. 24 hr to fully cure. Have highlighted bolster wear areas on the 360 with great results.
     
  3. RobD

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    #3 RobD, Sep 4, 2010
    There are shops that specialize in auto leather repair. If you ask a local high-end car dealer (Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, MB, etc), they probably have someone they use for minor cosmetic repairs such as light paint work, door dings, leather repair, etc. I've seen those guys work wonders. They can probably fix the majority of the car's blemishes.

    Usually, a good leather cleaner will remove those glossy surface dressings. However, depending on what's been applied and absorbed, the leather may not look totally virgin. Back-to-Black is an exterior plastic trim restorer, IIRC. I don't think that's for use on leather. If a basic leather cleaner fails, deep cleaning with Leatherique products would probably remove the majority of whatever product is on there.

    Switch gear can be sent out for refinishing ( http://stickynomore.com/ refinishes them), or some owners do it themselves.

    The carpet stains can probably be improved, if not removed completely. At the minimum, you'll likely need a dedicated carpet cleaner. If they're stubborn stains, cleaning them may require a professional carpet extractor.

    Good luck.
     
  4. alexman

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    #4 alexman, Sep 4, 2010
    What about removing black marks off the creme leather on the dash though - presumably this is a different (harder) type? Just leather cleaner or is there some other way that deep cleans?

    I must admit the back2black stuff on the black upper part of the dash has me worried as it makes the plastic all slimey and I can't imagine this is easy to get out - has anyone tried to remove this from a dash before successfully?
     
  5. RobD

    RobD Formula 3

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    #5 RobD, Sep 4, 2010
    Cream leather is tough, it's so light. Without seeing the marks, it's difficult to say. At the minimum, I'd think a basic leather cleaner (like Lexol) or the more intensive Leatherique products will remove the glossy dressing. The black marks? Tough to say for sure.

    Leatherique Rejuvinator Oil and Pristine Clean are well respected products ( http://www.leatherique.com/do_it_your_self_instruction/rejuvinator_pc_directions.html ). They clean leather very well. It may help if you contact them directly and ask these questions. They'll know if their product will remove the black marks. If not, maybe they can tell you how to go about removing them (if possible).
     

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