Re: "L" for Leather

Posted by Ken Sadler On 2011/6/17 2:10:06

Thanks all for your valuable input.

As Fred suggests the finish is quite smooth (with little in the way of hide grain) and this confirms my suspicion that the leather dates from a 1970's refit, which was of a very high quality.

The problem with the smooth finish is that it might look like plastic if I apply a gloss or semi-gloss finish. In fact the photo of the back seat is one I received from the vendor before I bought the car. I was convinced that it was pvc. I said as much in our discussons and he never argued. It was only on close inspection that it became obvious it really was leather.

Hence my preference was for semi-matt but its difficult to know. I guess I will do a small panel and test it out.

For your info, the firm supplying the materials ishttp://furnitureclinic.co.uk/Rolls_Royce_Leather_Colour_Chart.php

I am tending toward the Rolls Royce Fawn Brown colour as I will also be replacing the carpets in red to match the bodywork and pipe them in the same leather. The interior of the car is small compared to the exterior and it needs something more dramatic to show the interior off better.

The Youtube clip here shows how the product is applied. Certanly looks impressive. Of course I will post some detailed pics as the work proceeds.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkIXY_ODCZQ

If anyone is horrified by this plan please let me know. Originality is my aim but I also want it to look special.