Q – I have a 1989 Carrera and the leather seats are faded. The leather looks nice otherwise. I have been told that dyeing is an option but that it’s not something that I should try on my own. I priced out a set of hides for simply recovering them and Wow! Are they expensive! I would not mind having them replaced if that is the best plan but I would like to keep it original. – Ted
A – I understand your dilemma Ted. You have the patina of the original seats and if they were well cared for, the leather is thick and well formed to the driver. For re-dyeing, the only place that I know of in South East Michigan is Paul’s Interiors located in Pontiac on Cesar Chavez Avenue. Paul and his sons have been working on interiors for some of the finest restorations in the area for years and they too will be demonstrating their skills at Devils in the Details. I am told that they will be doing some sewing and dyeing.
If you have questions about any cosmetic aspect of your car, no where else will you find a wider array of experts in one place on one day. Hope to see you there. Just don’t forget to RSVP! MC