Re: [DML] Leather interior question

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi Payne

I had a chat with the guy who does interior repairs for my garage, and 
what he told me makes sense. He said he can repair the cracks in the 
dash, but they wouldn't last long. The reason the dash has cracked in 
the first place is that the vinyl has dried out and does not flex with 
the movement of the car as it should. Repairing the cracks by filing 
them in would not get to the root cause.

Some people may remmeber Paul Salsbury has located the original firm 
responsible for trimming the DeLorean interior (and more specifically 
the seats). He negotiated a price for complete leather re-skinning of 
the seats, and it's my top priority in my car. I also plan on getting 
the dash, binnacle and centre console re-trimmed in full leather (being 
black, it's a bit easier). Ironically it works out cheaper than buying 
new parts, and despite the "unoriginality", having the work performed by 
the original suppliers is quite attractive. I also expect it to help the 
awful road noise I get.

Martin
#1458

Payne wrote:

> I had a hole in the drivers seat and many cracks from age. A local guy near
> me (Oregon) who restores interiors was able to patch the hole, fill the
> cracks, and re-dye both seats to ther original color. Nobody can even tell
> there was a hole there and it's as strong as it ever was new. I'm sure
> anyone who does this type of work could dye it any color you like. He also
> claims he can fix the cracks in my instrument binnacle if I can remove it
> for him.
>
> payne