dalepearson Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Finally got around to ordering some of this for my car, I provided Alfa2Evora's order number so hopefully I get the right match. Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalepearson Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 So I had a go at sorting my seat today and its a pretty good transformation. However the colour match isnt quite there, those of you who did this, did you mix in some toner to get the colour lighter and a better match? Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuropaSman Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I didn't mix any toner. I did notice that one area had become darker on the driver's seat near the head rest by the set back release. I colour washed just about the whole seat in addition to the bolster repair and the darkened area which received a bit more attention. I didn't mix any toner. I did notice that one area had become darker on the driver's seat near the head rest by the set back release. I colour washed just about the whole seat in addition to the bolster repair and the darkened area which received a bit more attention. Quote Lover of everything Lotus Cars and proud owner of production Evora No.75 (2nd UK customer specced car by VIN). Originally from the Far East....of Anglia, I read black box data for a living so that could explain a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dalepearson Posted April 10, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Cheers Mark. Same here its abit darker, but didnt want to risk adding toner and ballsing it up. I still need to check my results in day light, but it looks a significant improvement so far, so I am happy with my handywork 5 Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Very impressive! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Nice work! Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuropaSman Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 That's excellent Dale! Quote Lover of everything Lotus Cars and proud owner of production Evora No.75 (2nd UK customer specced car by VIN). Originally from the Far East....of Anglia, I read black box data for a living so that could explain a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalepearson Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Cheers chaps, its just a shame that 11k of dragging your arse across the seat does this Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daveb99 Posted June 15, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Apologies for the thread revival; I've just bought an Evora LE with the Oyster seats and having discovered that the driver's seat was re-connolised to the wrong colour (it's close, but quite noticeable) as part of being sold by B&C back in 2016, I've been labouring away fetching off all the leather dye to reveal the original Oyster colour. A horrible job. Fortunately the original leather is all in great condition, other than the side bolster, which is to be expected. Anyway having read on here about the Gliptone leather dye specifically mixed for previous owners, I thought I'd give them a call to see if they can provide the same stuff for me. Gliptone have been bought out and the company is now Liquid Leather / Staingard, based in Chester. I spoke to a lovely lady called Karen Williams and am about to send her a small sample, taken from the rear of the centre console under the rear seats, and she will then get it matched and mixed and send me the dye. It's about £34 including postage and takes a week or so to turn around. Hope this helps other owners - I'll post a before and after photo when I get the dye.... https://staingard.co.uk, tel 01244 888658. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentdr8 Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Please do update. My LH paprika bolster is in serious need of some touch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted June 15, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Daveb99 said: Apologies for the thread revival Don't apologise, this is a great thread revival and a really useful "service" that I am sure many owners will thank you for. 2 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 I recently took the back seat from my S1, in charcoal grey, to Gliptone/Staingard as I was struggling to find a sample to snip off and send in (another advantage of the +2, Haha!). So for anyone else with the charcoal interior, Gliptone should now be able to provide the relevant colour match. I did emphasise to John that he should keep a note a note of the colour for future customers, failing that he should remember the guy that brought the Lotus seat in and he did the colour match at 15.00 07/06/21. I bought a 60ml bottle of Scuffmaster for £24. I haven't had a chance to do the front bolsters yet but, while there John put some on a part of the back seat that had previously been"overpolished" (not by me), leaving a white residue. Result: the white residue is gone and the colour is bang on. I'll try and put up some before and after pics when I've done the front bolsters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daveb99 Posted June 24, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Update: the Scuffmaster leather dye from Staingard / Liquid Leather has arrived and I’ve now done the drivers seat side bolster. Massively impressed with this stuff, it’s a 100% perfect match. They have even matched the sheen from the sample I sent. I applied it with a small sponge, waiting for each coat to dry before doing the next one. Tip: do it in the sun it dries far quicker…. Complete transformation 👍🏻 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdm2018 Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 That’s fantastic even I could attempt that however I think as I need my dash replacing etc the interior specialist guy might else well do the seats which need fixing on the backs but also repairs as scuffs you sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Red Evora Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 That looks great, need to do pretty much my entire drivers seat as it looks like it was re-coloured by a previous owner and the colour match isn't very good. Do you have a colour code or any ordering information so that I can get exactly the same stuff Dave? Cheers. Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Hi Craig, if you give Karen Williams at Staingard a shout as per the contact details in my earlier post (15th June) she will be able to send you some - probably without needing to send a sample of the leather as I’ve done that. My order number was 142258. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentdr8 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 I've been emailing with Karen, and she said they have the paprika color as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobster Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Send her mail (thru the sales e-mail address) as well. Will keep you posted. Need it shipped to the Netherlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Red Evora Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 27/06/2021 at 14:16, Daveb99 said: Hi Craig, if you give Karen Williams at Staingard a shout as per the contact details in my earlier post (15th June) she will be able to send you some - probably without needing to send a sample of the leather as I’ve done that. My order number was 142258. Thanks for the info Dave. I spoke to Karen and it appears they don't keep a colour record but work from samples. I thought they might use RAL colour charts. As they returned your sample with your order I will send another to get the colour match. I will ask her to keep it on file as Lotus Oyster so hopefully anyone who contacts them in future will be able to quote that. I will report back with before and after photos when the order arrives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentdr8 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 05:34, Craig Red Evora said: Thanks for the info Dave. I spoke to Karen and it appears they don't keep a colour record but work from samples. Maybe it's certain colors they don't have record of, but Karen was able to find the original formula for the Paprika dye. It was an exact match for my seats: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Brilliant. It really is superb stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmoore Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 For anyone who’s interested in the dye for charcoal grey leather, Staingard now have a swatch, hopefully that’ll help others with repeat orders (and thanks to Redwing for answering my queries before ordering). Before-and-after photos attached following a scuff caused by a zip, along with invoice details; should save a fair few bob and hassle compared to paying someone else to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrace Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 That looks nice, I love the additional lines of your leather seat for more accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinney Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 I’m a massive fan of their Scuffmaster dye. I bought some to refinish the light mushroom colour side bolster on my old classic Merc SL, which was worn right through to the bare leather in an area about the size of my hand. The finished result was astonishing and you really couldn’t see where it had been worn. I sold that car 6 years on and the seats still looked as good as new. There aren’t many DIY car finishes you can get which are that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Red Evora Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Got my order a couple of weeks ago and finally managed to do my drivers seat. Very impressed and despite having done the whole seat have plenty left. They kept my sample on file so anyone asking for Oyster for a Lotus Evora should get a good match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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