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Saturn
10-25-2001, 16:44
Has anyone tried this?

Do you put the dye on, let it dry, then polish?
SNDSOUL
10-25-2001, 16:53
I did it and it worked well, very surprised with how much the looks were improved. gave the seats a new look again.
Chris@SoS
10-25-2001, 17:02
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/nsx_connect/DIYs/diy_03_leather/

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tabasco
10-25-2001, 19:30
Also works great when you scrape the bra
spartan2-3
10-25-2001, 19:56
yes, I have tried it. I dyed it first then let it dry. Since my car isnt a daily driver, I waited several days then polished it. It turned out real nice.

You just gotta be careful, when you dye it make sure its all even otherwise, it will leave markings..
Bilulan
10-26-2001, 00:25
Originally posted by Saturn:
Has anyone tried this?

Do you put the dye on, let it dry, then polish?

You'd be surprised, but I painted the seats with a special spray paint for leather. Its called 'Landau Black.' Holding the can about 18 inches from the seats, and gently misting a very light coat restored the seats beautifully. It dries within 10 minutes. The paint has an elasticity to it and allows the leather to breathe, so there's no hardening of the leather. It was a perfect match for a pair of cracking '93 black seats.
Quick and inexpensive (<$20) and best of all, no worries for stains on the pants!!!



[This message has been edited by Bilulan (edited 25 October 2001).]
Lud
10-26-2001, 11:08
I used Surflex on my '91 when the seat started to show a little bit of wear. It is good stuff and a bottle could easily be split between several owners for touchups. http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Detailing/InteriorLeather.htm