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Shadow_Dancer



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Black Leather Maintenance

Hi Guys,

My black leather seats are starting to look not as black/dark as before. I'm wondering if there is a way to safely restore the colour without blocking the tiny holes. I'm concious that I dont want to block/affect the heating/cooling element of the seats by using some kind of polish that clogs the seats.

Anyone done this themselves or used a company?

Thanks

Post #694436 14th Jun 2024 2:36pm
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JamboM3



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

Do you mean there is wear? I.e. the finish is coming off - or are they just shiny and dirty?

Photo would help Smile

Post #694452 14th Jun 2024 7:18pm
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Shadow_Dancer



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I would say they are dry/faded in some areas and not as black as once before.

(Watching the football so cannot take any pics right now 😂)

Post #694453 14th Jun 2024 7:20pm
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Alex1976



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United Kingdom 2016 Range Rover Vogue TDV6 Santorini Black

I used this:


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Great stuff! Perfect colour match, easy to apply and brings the seats back to new.

Post #694454 14th Jun 2024 7:28pm
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Shadow_Dancer



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That stuff didn’t block the tiny holes in the seat and back rest?

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baz000000



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England 2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Any liquid will block the breathing holes on the seat leather. The trick is to have a near dry wipe of dye. Basically sparingly apply the dye to a lint free cloth and wipe. Its easy enough to do. You will need to prep the leather first with degreaser before applying colour restorer. Then finish off with a satin sealant.

Post #694459 14th Jun 2024 9:31pm
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Alex1976



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United Kingdom 2016 Range Rover Vogue TDV6 Santorini Black

What Baz said! It works fine as long as you don’t overdo it. Use sparingly with a few light coats is the method to use and not block the perforations.

Post #694462 14th Jun 2024 10:55pm
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Shadow_Dancer



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Alex, Baz, thank you 🙏🏼

Post #694463 14th Jun 2024 11:19pm
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JamboM3



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

I bought the touch up pen from these guys recently, not got time to try it out yet but heard really good things as it includes the top coat in it as well, often overlooked when people dye the seats

Post #694617 17th Jun 2024 7:11pm
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