Where to buy repair kit for split/tear in leather seat - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gsxr · #1 12-15-2009, 03:18 PM

Hi folks,

I have a 5-6 inch tear in the driver's seat bottom, as seen in the photos below (1995 E420). Yes, I know the proper fix is to replace the leather panel, or replace the entire lower seat cover. But I'm not interested in spending that kind of $$$ right now ($250 minimum, and that's if I take the seat out of the car and diassemble it myself). The local upholstery shop recommended by the MB dealer looked at it and said they couldn't (more probably, didn't want to) patch it, and they would have to replace the perforated panel.

Since the tear is large enough to get my whole hand in underneath, I'm interested in some type of repair where you slide a piece of material underneath, that is glued to the back side of the leather. After much searching online (and on forums), all I can find are cosmetic repair kits - i.e., kits that fix worn areas, color or fading problems, holes, etc. All surface fixes, nothing at all like the problem I have. I can't find a blasted thing to just stick on the back side of this split and glue it back together! Anyone have a link to a kit, or DIY procedure, etc? I really hope it doesn't come to sticking duct tape over the top....

Thanks!

sixto · #2 12-15-2009, 06:35 PM

Ooh... my seat tear was on a plain panel, not a perforated panel. I don't know how you can repair peforated leather without replacement. I'll keep an eye out at the PnP.

Sixto
87 300D

dhaghighi · #3 12-20-2009, 12:33 AM

Leatherique makes a kit for that type of repair.
Just go to www.leatherique.com.

It will also treat the rest of your leather so you dont have to repair this kind of thing ever again...

pmari · #4 12-25-2009, 12:10 PM

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/juliet/leatherrepair.html

gsxr · #5 12-26-2009, 10:15 AM

Yep, I had found that 'Vette repair, but that is for a hole, not a split. I don't need to cut any leather to fill in a missing area, I need just need to physically re-attach the existing leather. I looked at the Leatherique website but didn't see a repair kit, maybe I'll shoot them an email... thanks!

pmari · #6 12-27-2009, 11:32 AM

I think yours is easier Dave. Just cut a strip of fabric and glue it to the underside of the leather. Might want to dye it black first

gsxr · #7 12-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Yep, that's what I've been thinking of doing. I'm just not sure what glue to use, especially since I have heated seats.

pmari · #8 12-27-2009, 11:46 AM

DT-156 Leather Adhesive

This is a glue especially designed for leather. Its main purpose is to attach subpatch material to the underside of leather when making a repair. It may also be used to reattach leather to itself. It is a water base product that will set up under light pressure. Therefore, drying time is almost instantaneous. Remains extremely soft and flexible with no hardening of the area to which it is applied.

Available sizes: 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 32 oz., Gallon

DT-111 Linen Sub Patch

Linen sub-patch will be used when performing repairs to leather that has a large hole or cut completely through the leather. It should be cut to a minimum of 1/2” larger than the hole itself and placed under the leather and between the leather and foam substrate by use of tweezers. Make certain that all edges and corners of the sub patch are lying flat and do not create a raised outline on the surface of the leather. It is always a good idea to round the corners of the sub patch creating a round or oblong shape without any sharp corners, this will help to prevent “show-through” on the surface as well as make the placement of the sub patch easier and more manageable. The sub patch must be held in place by use of DT-156 Leather Adhesive. The linen sub patch will strengthen the repair but will not protrude through or become visible on the outside surface of the material.
Available sizes: 12” X 12”, 1/2 yard, 1 yard

jimd · #9 01-27-2010, 08:13 PM

I used the Leatherique white paste to repair larger cuts in my leather seats and it separates after a few weeks (or days) if there is any pressure on the seat (i.e., stretching). I think it is designed for surface burns and not to repair rips, cuts, or places where the leather is penetrated. I even backed the cut with some leather which was glued to the upper portions of seat leather with contact cement. No luck. The dryed white paste would not adhere under even mild stress. It separated almost immediately when I sat on the seat.

I was disappointed with the white filler's performance after hearing great things about the rejuvenator/cleaner itself.

MercFan · #10 02-21-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jimd

I was disappointed with the white filler's performance after hearing great things about the rejuvenator/cleaner itself.

My experience with Leatherique is similar: great leather rejuvenator and cleaning product, but the crack filler was a disappointment - it also cracked for me and I imagine that it will eventually peel off the rapaired area.

My advice to 'gsxr' is to get a good leather patch - I got mine from a junk yard car, and then use either Liquid Nails, or Leather Glue to fasten under the cut. Use wooden stick to gently navigate the leather patch underneath the leather cut. The patch should generously overlap the cut. I first inserted my leather patch and THEN applied the glue. Looks like the cut you have should repair just fine.

Another option is to consider a sheep skin cover for at least the seat bottom and be done with it.

rg2098 · #11 02-23-2010, 04:58 PM

You can use superglue to attach a reinforcing piece of leather under the tear. Superglue was initially developed to glue skin together during the war and works great on leather as well.

panZZer · #12 06-26-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmari

DT-156 Leather Adhesive

This is a glue especially designed for leather. Its main purpose is to attach subpatch material to the underside of leather when making a repair. It may also be used to reattach leather to itself. It is a water base product that will set up under light pressure. Therefore, drying time is almost instantaneous. Remains extremely soft and flexible with no hardening of the area to which it is applied.

Available sizes: 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 32 oz., Gallon

DT-111 Linen Sub Patch

Linen sub-patch will be used when performing repairs to leather that has a large hole or cut completely through the leather. It should be cut to a minimum of 1/2” larger than the hole itself and placed under the leather and between the leather and foam substrate by use of tweezers. Make certain that all edges and corners of the sub patch are lying flat and do not create a raised outline on the surface of the leather. It is always a good idea to round the corners of the sub patch creating a round or oblong shape without any sharp corners, this will help to prevent “show-through” on the surface as well as make the placement of the sub patch easier and more manageable. The sub patch must be held in place by use of DT-156 Leather Adhesive. The linen sub patch will strengthen the repair but will not protrude through or become visible on the outside surface of the material.
Available sizes: 12” X 12”, 1/2 yard, 1 yard

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