Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 I've started the recolouring of the interior trim last night. One door card done, other one started. Got a really easy system to use from a guy in our village who supplies to match. Someone has in the past recoloured a light cream rather than the factory magnolia. Luckily I've got a colour match to the old stereo panel which was in the glove box. Here's some before and after shots... Have got to strip and spray the window switch plates as the look really scabby now..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 486 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Looking good Barry ...Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks Mike Seats needed cutting out - frames having some new bolts welded in tomorrow. Both seats, door cards, glove box done - rest of the trim will be done in situ the weekend. Refit Sunday - and take for a drive...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 7,977 4 Vehicles Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Is that the lounge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.oogieboogie 65 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 No chap it's in the pool room the pool tables got all the prep kit on it...... The missus is being really understanding ...... There must be some bad news on the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Some pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bens4s 15 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Wow, good job on the seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punky 150 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 19, 2015 I agree that looks much better and a job I have to do myself as I have the same interior in the same colour and similar condition. I'm not sure if it's the flash or the photo,but it does look a bit more shiny than new leather. Is there a less shiny option available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 That's the flash - it's satin finish. You can get a Matt - or mix 50-50 to dull down between the two. It's simple and easy to do, you can take as long as you want to do it. Spray with airbrush and do a seat I a couple of days - or sponge and hairdryer and do the same in a couple of hours ...... Should I tidy this before bed??...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punky 150 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Nah! Just lock the door, It'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilf 22 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 You'll find the cat stuck to it in the morning 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 No stuck cat this morning Ripped the tunnel bit off and have done that. Seat bases having bolts welded in - pick them up in the morning. Will colour the rest of the dash tomorrow and get on with the refit - pics to follow.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 All back in late last night Here's some pics - I've got to clean some bleed off the air vents for the eagle eyed Before After 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 It's gone from really tired, shabby and cracked to showroom lovely. The pics really don't show how much it's transformed. KIt's £100 - and a few hours of love!!! You can get any colour mixed you want. http://www.leather-forever.net Bit of a plug - but Chris is a really helpful chap local to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franjipane 245 Report post Posted October 18, 2015 Thread resurrection! Hi Barry, I'm looking at buying an esprit that needs the interior redone, the leather looks pretty good but the colour needs a refresh. The link to that website isn't working, can you, or anyone recommend somewhere else I can get this sort of leather kit? Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,705 Report post Posted October 18, 2015 There's a few different folks that do it. I only know about the one I've used.over time - the seats have worn ok - on the arm rest there's a tiny bit of rub off - but I have done nearly 4000 miles in it since - and I'm a real scruffy mucky bugger!!Will pm you Chris's mobile number - he can sort a kit in any colour you want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franjipane 245 Report post Posted October 18, 2015 Nice one Barry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwat 155 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Gliptone are always recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 699 1 Vehicles Report post Posted October 19, 2015 I dyed my Corrado G60 from grey to Black with Furniture Clinic from the UK. No Wear after 4 years. Recommended.Cheers,Jacques. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
