I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has attempted a do-it-youself job of renovating and redying your Jaguar leather interior. I'd like to know what products you used and the kind of results achieved. My 1961 MKII leather is a little dry, faded red, but not badly cracked or torn. Thanks for your help.
Submitted by jagbrowser@Jag… on Fri, 04/11/2003 - 21:03
Submitted by dthompson@gbc.ca on Thu, 03/27/2003 - 07:00
Re.: Leather renovation
Patrick,
Come to think of it, you are correct. I must be getting old, because I was sitting in front of my computer scratching my head trying to remember the name on the bottle back home in my garage. You are correct, Leatherique is the best stuff for renovation. I use Gliptone for cleaning and maintaining.
Sorry for the mixup.
Daniel
2002 X-type
1968 E-type
1958 MkIX
1952 XK120
Submitted by mcload@ev1.net on Wed, 03/26/2003 - 20:45
Re.: Leather renovation
It is my opinion (and most professionals) that the BEST stuff to use for leather restoration is Leatherique. Here is their website:
http://www.leatherique.com
Patrick McLoad
1966 E-Type,
Right-hand Drive Roadster
#1E1445
(On cover of current Jag Journal)
Submitted by dthompson@gbc.ca on Tue, 03/25/2003 - 14:23
Re.: Leather renovation
The product you should be using is called "Gliptone". You can find details on what it is and how to use it at www.liquidleather.com They advertise in some magazines and apparently have a US distributor at 503-220-1970
If this stuff doesn't rejuvenate your seats then they are too far gone.
Daniel
2002 X-type
1968 E-type
1958 MkIX
1952 XK120
Foreign Accents in Greensboro is also a distributor for the Gliptone leather products from the UK. They are discount friendly to Jaguar Club members and can be reached at 336-294-2137 or at: randy
foraccents.com
Dave Eckrote
'91 XJS Convt.
'87 Vanden Plas