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  1. LSU348

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    #1 LSU348, Jan 31, 2006
    Any suggestions on buffing out minor wear on the driver's seat of a 94 348 Spider? Got a little roughness around the side bolster. Having a PPI done Saturday. While I sit around I figure I can make good use of the time. Already know I am going to be polishing the exhaust spring metal disks and maybe cleaning some water spots off of the engine bay. Nothing major, car is not mine yet.

    On the buffing I was thinking of using regular old clear leather polish to smooth out the roughness by building up a base coat then polishing it to a consistant finish with a cotton shirt.
     
  2. LSU348

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  3. Michael B

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    #3 Michael B, Jan 31, 2006
    Go to colorplus.com.

    Send them a 1x1 leather color sample, they will send you some colorant, you will wipe it on with a cotton ball, the spot will disapear.

    Really.
     
  4. LSU348

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    #4 LSU348, Jan 31, 2006
    My first thought is...where do I get the sample???

     
  5. Ciao Bello 348

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    #5 Ciao Bello 348, Jan 31, 2006
    Take it out of a friend's 348 ! (but not mine!)

    OR-- go look at one for sale (again, not mine) and bring a fresh razor blade.


    Im going to hell!
     
  6. LSU348

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    #6 LSU348, Jan 31, 2006
    And the handbasket you will be in will be made by Fiat!

     
  7. Dr.T348

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    #7 Dr.T348, Jan 31, 2006
    Sometimes you can cut a piece from under the seat. Always a little extra overlap.

    Check leatherique. I redyed my 308 seats with there black dye. Good match and I did not send a sample.
     
  8. PAP 348

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    #8 PAP 348, Jan 31, 2006
    You go to hell and you die! :D LOL And stay away from my seats too LSU308! Hahahahaha ;)
     
  9. Shark01

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    #9 Shark01, Jan 31, 2006
    How about removing a small interior part that is the same color? Like the e-brake handle or something. Insure it and send it. Or they might have done Ferrari tan previously and know the mixture.
     
  10. vegas1

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    #10 vegas1, Jan 31, 2006
    Yeah - isn't the interior tan trim on your 348 called "nero" and it is generic to all 348's ?
     
  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #11 PAP 348, Feb 1, 2006
    Nero trim is black brother :)
     
  12. LSU348

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    #12 LSU348, Feb 1, 2006
    My 308 was quite Nero all over - the 348 I am looking at has a tan interior. Sorry for the confusion.

     
  13. BT

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    #13 BT, Feb 1, 2006
    If you want to get the leather repair / redye kit from Leatherique it is around $65. The color for Ferrari tan is saddle (color #3218 I think). It has a reconditioner to make the leather soft and clean it, as well as the dye to match the color of the surrounding leather. I have read various good / bad reviews, so I may go the route of a local leather mobil redye service. I have almost the exact same thing on my 348ts.
    BT
     
  14. mondialmerle

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    #14 mondialmerle, Feb 1, 2006
    I had great sucess with Swissol Leather Healer. I had the same issues with my seat and was pleased with the way my seats turned out. The trick was to put many applications with very small amounts at a time. I'm sure I put 20 or 30 coats on but it really was worth it.The best part was I didn't have to take out the seats and the leather stayed soft. Good Luck
     
  15. Llenroc

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    #15 Llenroc, Feb 2, 2006
    After all these years I am still surprised that people have not learned how to get into a seat without draggin' their a** across the side bolster. I have owned cars with 100,000 miles on them and the seats look great. Sorry was that a rant? yea I guess it was, sorry I got wound up. HaHaHa

    Anyway ditto on what micheal B said. use a little 600 grit sand paper to smooth off the ruff edges first. Regards, Vern
     
  16. davey_jones

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    #16 davey_jones, Feb 2, 2006

    That's probably cuz you don't eat fride chikn like we do here in the hills ;)

    The 600 should work pretty well - just make sure you have your dye first!
     

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