Restoring the suede bits
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Restoring the suede bits
My soon-to-be-acquired replacement Z1 has the camo/suede seats. Needless to say the suede bits have gone a nasty shiny/pale grey colour with age.
Now I will probably start saving up for a re-trim but in the meantime what's the best thing to do to them to get them looking vaguely respectable again?
I'm know there has been threads on this but I spent some time looking and couldn't find anything.
Now I will probably start saving up for a re-trim but in the meantime what's the best thing to do to them to get them looking vaguely respectable again?
I'm know there has been threads on this but I spent some time looking and couldn't find anything.
Currently: bereft of Z1
Previously: 1991 Ur-grun Z1 and 1991 Traum-schwartz Z1
Previously: 1991 Ur-grun Z1 and 1991 Traum-schwartz Z1
http://www.leder-pflege.de/ - they're the masters at supplying the correct products
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Perfect - thanks.felix wrote:http://www.leder-pflege.de/ - they're the masters at supplying the correct products
If anyone has any good suggestions for somewhere London-based (or thereabouts) that could do a good (and not eye-wateringly expensive) job on re-trimming the two seats and the gear-gaiter/transmission tunnel cover, please do let me know!
Currently: bereft of Z1
Previously: 1991 Ur-grun Z1 and 1991 Traum-schwartz Z1
Previously: 1991 Ur-grun Z1 and 1991 Traum-schwartz Z1
Yep, B-trim are supposed to be good! not sure if Jet had his done there, but I know that some trimmers can re-cut new foam sections and cover them. Yo do not want to cover over existing leather.apollo wrote:Unfortunately its hard to re-trim the seats as they are injected with foam, most re-trims are over the existing leather but doesn't always look good.
Give b-trim a call i think there in london somewhere
If you have it done, id love to see the end result, as I want to replace mine with original BMW but a bit skeptical after hearing how much agro it is to get a complete good set, as they have been sitting in a warehouse for 20+ years! and the foam in the seats is another problem due to there age, and at nearly £2500 BMW are taking the Pi55!
http://www.b-trim.co.uk/
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+1 for B-Trim from meapollo wrote:Unfortunately its hard to re-trim the seats as they are injected with foam, most re-trims are over the existing leather but doesn't always look good.
Give b-trim a call i think there in london somewhere
They reconnolised/recoloured the whole of my lemon interior...especially around the door entry/exit areas really good job. But did say the seats were not suited to recovering as they are foam injected so I just had these recoloured but the cracks I had in the seats have returned this they said would happen. Still a cost effective way to smarten up a 20yr old interior
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Leather in the Z1 comes in different widths, where the requirements and use differ, Steering wheels and gear knob are thicker, door panels/tonneau cover are thinner, as gaps are crucial.BBZ149 wrote: Yep, B-trim are supposed to be good! not sure if Jet had his done there, but I know that some trimmers can re-cut new foam sections and cover them. Yo do not want to cover over existing leather.
I didnt use B-Trim as they were too expensive for my budget, the original leather was peeled off before the new stuff was put in place, with new foam in the bum area for re-enforcement.
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I am contemplating using Allon White in Cranfield to replace the fabric on the targa panel of the TVR.
I will call in later in the week with the Z1 and ask their opinion on the Z1 seats given the issues with their construction.
http://www.allonwhite.co.uk/other-trimming
I am contemplating using Allon White in Cranfield to replace the fabric on the targa panel of the TVR.
I will call in later in the week with the Z1 and ask their opinion on the Z1 seats given the issues with their construction.
http://www.allonwhite.co.uk/other-trimming
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An interesting chat with the guys at Allon White. Trimming the Z1 seats is no problem for them, however they did point out that the seats do have pre formed foam units which could be damaged if the original material has been bonded to the foam. Leather is £30 per linear metre with peforated alcantara for the centre section in similar or contrasting colours at £80 per metre. They estimate about 18 hours labour for 2 seats and the centre consol and gaiters; less if you can take out and re-fit the seats and consol yourself.
Can BMW still supply the original camo nubuck material ??
Similarly, replacing the Z1 hood isnt a problem including just replacing the rear window. Various colours are available some with contrasting interior lining, for example black hood with a beige or grey lining.
Can BMW still supply the original camo nubuck material ??
Similarly, replacing the Z1 hood isnt a problem including just replacing the rear window. Various colours are available some with contrasting interior lining, for example black hood with a beige or grey lining.
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Many thanks - don't suppose you know what their hourly rate is?
Don't know if the original fabric is available but I don't like it at the best of times and have never been a stickler for originality, so would take the opportunity to have it re-trimmed in normal mono-colour leather (contemplating black, a rust brown colour, dark red (oxblood) or navy blue currently).
Mercifully nothing wrong with the hood from the inspection I made but interesting nonetheless.
Don't know if the original fabric is available but I don't like it at the best of times and have never been a stickler for originality, so would take the opportunity to have it re-trimmed in normal mono-colour leather (contemplating black, a rust brown colour, dark red (oxblood) or navy blue currently).
Mercifully nothing wrong with the hood from the inspection I made but interesting nonetheless.
Currently: bereft of Z1
Previously: 1991 Ur-grun Z1 and 1991 Traum-schwartz Z1
Previously: 1991 Ur-grun Z1 and 1991 Traum-schwartz Z1