[djjasper]

This spot on my bolster is pretty small but it is on the verge of wearing through the leather, not just scraping away the color. Is a product like Liquid Leather Scuffmaster the one to use on this? Will it, or some other product serve to rebuild the leather in multiple coats/layers?

[merchomini]

im wondering something like this, what is the best product for nourishing and maintaining supple leather feel

[djjasper]

Picture is there now. I don't know what happened the first time.

[TOGWT]

The best way to repair this would be with a patch to provide structural strength and then blending it with pigmentation and finally a clear coat.

See “Leather Restoration / Renovation” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ml#post1479003

[TOGWT]

Originally Posted by merchomini

im wondering something like this, what is the best product for nourishing and maintaining supple leather feel

Leather doesn't require nourishment or feeding (its the hide from a dead animal)

Proper leather care begins with identifying the type of leather finish your vehicle has and treating accordingly, leather finishes are different and require very different care.

Unless a Premium Leather option was purchased the type of leather upholstery used by ~ 95% of OEM is a multi stratum covering over the leather hide; the top strata is the surface pigmentation (colour) and an abrasion resistant urethane. Simple cleaning and protection steps that will prolong the life of finished leather, urethane doesn’t require conditioning or rejuvenation

See also “Leather Surface Identification” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1451654



"Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care" - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ning-care.html

[djjasper]

Originally Posted by TOGWT

The best way to repair this would be with a patch to provide structural strength and then blending it with pigmentation and finally a clear coat.

See “Leather Restoration / Renovation” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ml#post1479003

The major scuff in the pic is probably no more than 1/2" across and it is on the stitching, so I don't know if that can be patched can it?

I have heard some good and some bad about this Magic Mender stuff:

http://www.leatherrepairkits.com/bmw.htm

Anyone have experience using it? There are also products from Nexus and Bulldog, which I believe are solvent based. Thoughts?

[eogintz]

Hi,

I have tried many of these patch kits and was never happy with the results.

There is a mobile guy in New Jersey called the Seat Surgeon who does quite a bit of work for dealers. His work is amazing and his prices are very reasonable. I don't know if he goes to PA but you could call and find out or meet up with him in New Jersey. His prices are reasonable and he custom blends all colors and grain patterns in his truck so that repair is actually seamless. I was truly amazed when he did my first repair on a 5 series with a ripped seat. Sorry, but I don't have his phone number. If interested try to Google him.

Ed

[djjasper]

Thanks- I found his number and I'll give him a call this afternoon.