On a 1999 Primera the drivers seat leather has a small rip in it. Its about 3" long on the side of the seat. (From getting in and out the car).
Is there anything product that could fix this without looking to tacky?
Thanks for any help.
Edited by Dynamic Dave on 18/01/2008 at 13:41
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Yes there is loads of companys that will strip the seat and repair, it is a little harder with leather, you will have to remove and take it to them.
If your in leeds or close by i can give you the number of one?
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If your in leeds or close by i can give you the number of one?
Thanks for the replies so far.
I'm near Gravesend, Kent.
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Speak to a quality upholstery retailer, when I bought our first leather suite, I was reassured when shown a "weld" repair done by the retailer on someone elses damaged chair. Almost invisible and the texture was only a little stiffer.
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Make patch from a bit of old bicycle inner tube or similar. The important thing is it should be a non-porous but stretchy material. Cut it so that it is at least 1cm wider and longer than the tear. Slip it in behind the tear while dry, then carefully, using a butter knife or similar, spread some adhesive onto the patch so that it will stick to the underside of the leather. Do not use superglue or similar as this will dry too hard. Use a glue which retains some elasticity when cured but is designated as suitable for the materials to be joined. Try to do this at a time when you can leave the repair to cure for several hours ( preferably 24 ) before using the seat. Did this with mine about 50k ago you can't see the join and it has held together fine.
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Inside the seat there should be some waste thats just been tucked under if you understand me!
Maybe they can cut a piece out and sew into where the area of the tear is, we had this done to a sofa a few years ago when the damn cat got hold of it!
Couldn't tell after. good luck.
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Did you have it sewn back in with catgut? :)
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