Restoring faded seat... how to?
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Restoring faded seat... how to?
The dark blue seat on my XL has faded (mainly on the top surface) to a sort of turquoise. It's scruffier and more camp that would be ideal.
Any ideas how to remedy this?
I have tried 303 Aerospace Protectorant which seemed to be the option of the detailing world. But it hasn't obviously helped.
I guess I could get it recovered but that's expensive and makes it non-original. And I think there are vinyl dyes which I guess I should read up on more... but it would be hard to dye round the white '200R' writing on the sides without it looking shit I fear.
Any ideas how to remedy this?
I have tried 303 Aerospace Protectorant which seemed to be the option of the detailing world. But it hasn't obviously helped.
I guess I could get it recovered but that's expensive and makes it non-original. And I think there are vinyl dyes which I guess I should read up on more... but it would be hard to dye round the white '200R' writing on the sides without it looking shit I fear.
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?
Just stick a black bin bag over it = waterproof too
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?
I haven't tried it myself,but maybe worth a go.
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?
Replace it with with a custom made brown leather one, with diamond stitching.
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?
Ouch!KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:21 pm Replace it with with a custom made brown leather one, with diamond stitching.