Restoring faded seat... how to?

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Restoring faded seat... how to?

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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.
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?

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Just stick a black bin bag over it = waterproof too :)
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Don’t try anal bleaching at home.
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?

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I haven't tried it myself,but maybe worth a go.

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Try Chemical Guys VRP.
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JackyJoll wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:06 pm Don’t try anal bleaching at home.
Yeah don't change your ring tone
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?

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Replace it with with a custom made brown leather one, with diamond stitching.
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maccecht wrote: Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:19 pm
JackyJoll wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:06 pm Don’t try anal bleaching at home.
Yeah don't change your ring tone
KungFooBob wrote: Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:21 pm Replace it with with a custom made brown leather one, with diamond stitching.
Ouch!
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Re: Restoring faded seat... how to?

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Leather dye