Seat and rear bench restoration
Most frequently orderedThe most common job: a worn driver's seat bolster and a sagging cushion. Cleaning, filling, re-colouring and protecting the whole surface so the colour matches.
quote from photosCar, furniture and yacht leather — repair, restoration and protection. Every job starts with photos or an inspection, because only then do we know whether the leather can be saved or has to be replaced. Below is the full scope in four sections: cars, furniture, yachts and specialist services.
The most common job: a worn driver's seat bolster and a sagging cushion. Cleaning, filling, re-colouring and protecting the whole surface so the colour matches.
quote from photosSeats, door cards and seat belts after a collision — rebuilding the damaged parts instead of replacing the whole set.
quote after inspectionLeather stitched and bonded onto dashboards, centre consoles, transmission tunnels and armrests. Also corrections after someone else's failed bonding or trimming job.
quote after inspectionRepair and restoration of soft tops, rear window replacement — both plexiglass and glass.
quote after inspectionLeather matched to the vehicle, thread in the original colour or contrasting.
quote after inspectionPerforation to the factory pattern or made to order.
quote after inspectionFull heating mat replacement including wiring, with removal and refitting of the trim.
quote after inspectionWhen the original cover is no longer available: we source leather for your specific vehicle, matching grain and shade.
quote after inspectionRefreshing the thread in the seams and removing discolouration and marks left by a tyre resting against the upholstery.
quote after inspectionSagging seat cushions, worn armrests, faded colour. Full cycle: cleaning, leather softening, filling, re-colouring, protection.
quote from photosUncoated leathers need different chemistry and a different technique than pigmented car upholstery — otherwise the finish comes off along with the dirt.
quote after inspectionFilling with repair compound and recreating the leather grain, so the repaired area doesn't stand out as a smooth patch.
quote after inspectionServicing and repairs for chairs in professional use — where wear is daily and downtime costs money.
quote after inspectionWorn corners, rubbed handles, scratches and faded colour. The same work as on a seat: filling the damage, recreating the grain, re-colouring and protection.
quote from photosA finish with deliberately uneven colour — for period-style furniture and interiors where an even coating would look artificial.
quote after inspectionYacht and motorboat interiors and decks. Materials resistant to sun, salt and moisture — in this environment ordinary furniture leather doesn't stand a chance.
quote after inspectionRe-stitching, re-covering, repair of lifting edges.
quote after inspectionIf a seat, a rear bench or a panel has to come out — we do it in-house, without sending you to another garage.
quote after inspectionThe starting point for every restoration. On dirty leather no colour or protector will hold.
quote after inspectionLeather exposed to the sun goes stiff — fastest of all in a car. Softening brings back its suppleness before it starts to crack.
quote after inspectionColours matched to the type of leather: one kind for pigmented car upholstery, another for aniline and semi-aniline furniture leather.
quote after inspectionEvening out the shade on worn areas, or changing the colour of the whole thing.
quote after inspectionProducts that protect against UV, water and denim dye transfer — the most common cause of stains on light-coloured seats.
quote after inspectionWith long use, leather turns shiny where it is touched. De-glossing brings back its factory matt look.
quote after inspectionHoles, worn-through areas and tears filled with compound, with the surrounding leather grain matched.
quote after inspectionTears, cracks and mechanical damage — from a single cut to rebuilding a whole section.
quote after inspectionA lighter option for leather that isn't damaged, just tired: cleaning, conditioning and protection without re-colouring.
quote after inspectionA protective layer applied at the end of every restoration — and separately, on leather that is still in good condition.
quote after inspectionThese words appear in every price list in the trade and are almost never explained. Here's what they actually mean and when they make sense.
Leather exposed to the sun goes stiff — fastest of all in a car, because the windows act like a greenhouse. Hardened leather cracks at the folds, so softening is not cosmetics but stopping damage before it happens.
Two different techniques. Pigmented car leather we paint with opaque colours; aniline and semi-aniline furniture leather we dye — an opaque coating would destroy their natural texture and grain.
Products that protect against UV radiation, water and dye transfer from clothing. The most common culprit behind stains on light upholstery is ordinary denim.
With long use, leather turns shiny wherever it's touched — on the steering wheel, the seat bolster, the armrest. De-glossing takes it back to its factory matt look.
We fill holes, tears and worn-through areas with compound, then recreate the leather grain around them. Without that second step the repair stays a smooth patch you can see from a metre away.
We do take handbags — cleaning, filling worn areas, re-colouring and leather protection are done exactly as with upholstery.
We don't take leather clothing: gloves, coats or jackets. That is different leather, different dyes and a different technology, and with clothing there is also the cut and the lining — we would do it worse than workshops that do nothing else.
The quickest way is this: a photo of the whole item, a close-up of the damage and a note on what the item or part is. On that basis we'll tell you whether it can be saved and what it will cost.
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