{"id":13158,"date":"2019-10-20T10:19:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T09:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/?p=13158"},"modified":"2024-04-04T07:39:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T06:39:25","slug":"leather-restoration-porsche-997-carrera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/interior\/leather-restoration-porsche-997-carrera\/","title":{"rendered":"Leather Restoration On A 2006 Porsche 997 Carrera S"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

Often, when it comes to protecting a vehicle, attention focuses primarily on the exterior of the car: the paintwork, the wheels, the trim. However, no matter how impressive the exterior, the interior has the potential to let the overall picture down \u2013 an important factor to consider, particularly when considering resale value.<\/p>\n

This 2006 Porsche 997 Carrera S was a recent acquisition with some 50k miles on the clock and, unsurprising given the age and mileage the leather interior was looking decidedly worn. Subsequently, the owner brought it to UF’s Brands Hatch based\u00a0Detailing Studio<\/a> to have the leather\u00a0cleaned, repaired and the colour restored.<\/p>\n

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The black leather interior had some obvious signs of wear: it was creased and had abrasion marks along the edges of the seats. This is quite common as it\u2019s where the majority of friction occurs as people enter and exit the car. \u2013 Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

Over time, as well as the obvious signs of wear,\u00a0the leather had\u00a0developed\u00a0a high-shine making it appear plasticky in places.<\/p>\n

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The unnatural gloss is derived from a combination of skin oils and the use of thick leather \u2018nourishing\u2019 creams. Modern leather is sealed with a topcoat, so cheaper creams are not absorbed by the leather. Instead, they remain on the surface and leave a residue \u2013 hence the shine which also attracts dust and dirt. As people move around in the seat, the grease and dust form an abrasive paste, eventually grinding the surface of the leather. – Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Underneath the shine, it was clear to see the pigment had faded. This is quite common with automotive interiors as they are particularly susceptible to UV damage.<\/p>\n

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The glass windows intensify the strength of the sun, the UV attacks the pigment and the heat dries out the natural oils, causing the leather to crack and fade. Although sealed leathers are treated to help prevent this, over time the UV exposure has an accumulative effect. Unless the car is kept indoors or has a car cover on when it\u2019s parked outside, it\u2019s almost impossible to prevent. \u2013 Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Colourlock<\/a> range of leather care products\u00a0includes everything required to repair cracked, torn, faded or greasy leather. For this restoration a\u00a0Colourlock Leather Fresh Kit<\/a>\u00a0matched to the 997’s Black leather was used.<\/p>\n

The first step in the restoration process was to thoroughly clean the leather. Colourlock Mild Leather Cleaner<\/a> was sufficient to clean most of the interior, although a couple of stubborn spots responded better to Colourlock’s\u00a0Strong Leather Cleaner<\/a>. A Leather Cleaning Brush was used to ensure the foaming cleaner was fully worked into the fine grain of the leather, lifting out all traces of dirt before being wiped away.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

Once clean, the leather was then treated with Colourlock Leather Cleaning Spirit<\/a>\u00a0to remove\u00a0oily stains and any traces of\u00a0previously used\u00a0leather care products.<\/p>\n

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The gloss on the leather is oil-based and it\u2019s essential these oily deposits are stripped off prior to applying a dye, otherwise, the dye won\u2019t adhere properly. Leather Cleaning Spirit removes the oils, flashing off to leave the leather residue free. – Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The scuffed and damaged areas were then finely sanded, providing a slightly textured surface in preparation for the application of the leather fresh dye.<\/p>\n

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By sanding the leather you roughen it ever so slightly, preparing the surface to allow the dye to soak in. The process is completed using an ultra-fine sanding pad and once the whole treatment is completed it\u2019s impossible to tell that it has been sanded. – Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

The leather was now ready to be re-coloured. Colourlock provide a range of colours specific to each car manufacturers leather in order to ensure an exact colour match. However, many manufacturers use a similar shade of black and for this Porsche, the standard black dye was a perfect match. The Leather Fresh<\/a> dye was applied to an applicator sponge and wiped over the area, working from seam to seam in order to completely blend the colour and provide a uniform finish for the leather restoration.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you try to apply a dye to one section you end up with a patchwork effect \u2013 there will always be a bit that\u2019s darker than the rest of that section. To fully restore the appearance it\u2019s necessary to ensure the whole section has an even finish, so working with the grain, from seam to seam is the best way to ensure that. – Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The re-coloured leather was dried using an air blower for around sixty seconds and then left for a couple of hours to fully cure. The result was a natural matte finish which was now ready for final protection and sealing using Colourlock Leather Protector<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

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Leather Protector helps keep leather supple without using heavy oils. It contains antioxidants to help prevent UV fade which also inhibit the evaporation of the leather’s natural oils \u2013 the leading cause of creasing and cracking. With the dye applied, the surface of the leather has a matte appearance, finishing with Leather Protector produces a natural satin sheen similar to that found in new or nearly new cars. – Matt Back, UF Detailing Studio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The whole leather restoration process took several hours to complete, but the final results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n

The Colourlock range is available now at UF. For advice on the care or restoration of your vehicle\u2019s leather interior or to arrange a free vehicle appraisal, call 0333 800 8004.<\/p>\n

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