Can we save the leather? - A look at my 1966 Jaguar S-type interior
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Before I remove the interior to start the restoration I want to see what condition everything is in. In this video, I clean and condition the leather seats to determine their condition.
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Fantastic my friend, the cuts to skin should be easy enough to repair with skins on frame, you should be able to ease a chamois leather patch (larger than damage) through cut in skin, using tweezers. A wooden chopstick etc. will fit through cut to work patch into place & make flat & smooth, with patch carefully in place, small amounts of leather adhesive can be worked through hole on the chopstick, with care, the damage should be difficult to identify, strong & permanent.
Thank you so much for the tip! I will attempt a repair when I replace the lower foam. In the fronts the foam has started to disintegrate.
Proper aged leather interior. Looks brilliant 👍. Well done.
Keep up the awesome content, really enjoying it. Would love to see more XJ12 content, even just driving around and discussing stories of the car - just living with it in general. For me, it doesn't always need to have a mechanical aspect - i'd happily watch a video of giving the car a wash and taking it for a run. Thanks again!
Thank you Ben! I had some trips planned this summer with the XJ12 but they were sadly cancelled. There will be some driving videos this fall. I will also be redoing the fuel system in the rear of the XJ12 soon.
Adam...The split is easily repaired. I did this on my Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (same red as yours). You need a small piece of vinyl to put under the crack with a toothpick (with about an inch beyond the crack). Using a leather glue, secure the patch to the leather. I used "crack filler" to finish the repair (if needed). It can be sanded smooth. I then use leather dye to redye the seats. It can be applied with a form brush or sprayed on. I normally get the matte finish as I do like any shine. Here in the US, Leatherique is tremendously respected! They also have a leather conditioner that works well (much better than most).
Richard
I will try that Richard, thank you! I did something similar to a Daimler interior before.
Maybe I'll try just to dye the part that I fix since I think I'd like to to dye all the seats. So far I really like their slight patina look.
so so gorgeous, the car is nice too!
I think the original leather is more industrious. It's a thicker more durable grade of leather that car makers aren't using anymore due to it's higher costs. Anytime you can save the original interior, it's a win in my book!
I'm glad someone agrees! I'd rather have a little worn original leather than new.
Can't wait to see more content as you work your magic your beautiful S-type.
Thank you Steve! I just purchased a new engine hoist to lift out the engine shortly.
We use soap flakes, „savon de Marseille“, and a nylon brush. The Megiulars product is great, if the leather isn‘ t really old and dirty.
I will have to try to!
Thanks for the videos......they are great. I was wondering if you would be able to show how to swap the rear shocks on an XJS. Thanks