Alex225
MB Enthusiast
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- Aug 23, 2015
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- CLS63 AMG
Thought I'd just share my experience having my seats essentially repainted by a leather specialist.
The S Class seats weren't in a bad state but dotted around the seats and arm rest were what appeared to be paint, that I could not shift at all. I had been discussion with a local repairer who came and had a look and I agreed to have both seats repainted along with the centre arm rest and door card.
The chap set to work and spent the best part of a day masking up the car, preparing the seats and repainting and coating the leather. He asked me how I wanted it finished and I said as close to factory as possible without it looking odd compared to the rears. He explained that as the rears get a lot less wear that should be fine so these have a more matt/original finish to them now.
Also turns out it's real leather not artico which I assumed. Of course the drivers seat has a few wrinkles which is expected for 12 years old but the finish is really good.
Side bolsters all look like new.
So if you have an older car or some scuffs on the seats. I'd highly recommend a restorer/repairer!
The S Class seats weren't in a bad state but dotted around the seats and arm rest were what appeared to be paint, that I could not shift at all. I had been discussion with a local repairer who came and had a look and I agreed to have both seats repainted along with the centre arm rest and door card.
The chap set to work and spent the best part of a day masking up the car, preparing the seats and repainting and coating the leather. He asked me how I wanted it finished and I said as close to factory as possible without it looking odd compared to the rears. He explained that as the rears get a lot less wear that should be fine so these have a more matt/original finish to them now.
Also turns out it's real leather not artico which I assumed. Of course the drivers seat has a few wrinkles which is expected for 12 years old but the finish is really good.
Side bolsters all look like new.
So if you have an older car or some scuffs on the seats. I'd highly recommend a restorer/repairer!