Front seat refurb.

volvo always · May 25th, 2011, 20:27

I have replaced my drivers seat leather with used leather from BOB's owner

I used the passenger leather and fitted it to the drivers seat. I used Steves 244's great quide, as to how to dismantle/fit the seat cover

The only thing I was aware of was the seat lumber knob would leave a hole in the leather as it was the passenger side. I cut a circular patch out of the old seat cover and stitched it over the hole. It's noticable and I'm no good at sewing but the patch is far better than leather thats worn and split and was hidden under a seat cover

What paint would you use on the buttons on the seats as most of mine the paint/ black has worn off?
The next job is to fit my DR light and change the thermostat

What leather conditioner do people recommend?

Some pictures. They are not the best as it was quite dusk and raining!!

James

Paul240480 · May 25th, 2011, 20:45

When I had 'Marvin' my 244GLT ( don"t ask) I used Humbrol Gloss black, yes the stuff for Airfix kits. It worked a treat for me! Good luck James.

volvo always · May 25th, 2011, 22:53

Hi Paul,

I will do a google search and see where I can get it in Ireland. Thanks James

redboy · May 27th, 2011, 00:01

The best leather conditioner I've used products are Gliptone- 'Liquid Leather'. They even smell really good- like new leather. Better than an air freshener any day. I'm not too fond of the cleaner, but the conditioner is great- the leather just sucks it up and it makes it nice and soft. You can feel it working, becuase it even softens your hands while applying it! A great job to do when you have dry cracked skin.

cheers,
Brian

May 25th, 2011, 20:45	#2
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	When I had 'Marvin' my 244GLT ( don"t ask) I used Humbrol Gloss black, yes the stuff for Airfix kits. It worked a treat for me! Good luck James. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

May 25th, 2011, 22:53	#3
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:26 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Hi Paul, I will do a google search and see where I can get it in Ireland. Thanks James

May 27th, 2011, 00:01	#4
redboy Master Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2013 23:07 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: hastings	The best leather conditioner I've used products are Gliptone- 'Liquid Leather'. They even smell really good- like new leather. Better than an air freshener any day. I'm not too fond of the cleaner, but the conditioner is great- the leather just sucks it up and it makes it nice and soft. You can feel it working, becuase it even softens your hands while applying it! A great job to do when you have dry cracked skin. cheers, Brian

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