BMW 323i saved. - Page 4

MotorCity · 07-16-09, 10:22

GREAT save on that interior Jake!

gusbubba · 07-16-09, 06:22

That's what I'm talking about!
I've done little touch-ups with leather dye before, but NOTHING
like that!
Great job!
A real transformation!

Legacy99 · 07-16-09, 06:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Well I used the same dye on a Lesabre about 2 years ago and it still looks as good as the day I put it on. So it should last quite a while. I've been using the SEM line up since the 90's and I've never had anyone come back because it didn't hold up for any reason. But there dosen't seem to be a listing on the label about what the manufacture tends to think. It's a flexable coating that seems to go for the long haul on vinyl and leather... Carpet is another issue..

Good to know. BTW we need to call you the leather Guru.

Jakerooni · 07-16-09, 07:31

lol Not sure if I would go that far I still have a lot to learn about the little neuances and such of the leather.. Still seem to be a few great people on here that know way more than I do about it. But I do think I can handle most issues that come my way for interior's. Some guys have clients that need perfect paint. I have clients that live in their cars and want to look like an upscale condo on 5th avenue. Now I just got to get to the point where I can fetch the prices some of you guys seem to get. I'm working my butt off but still can't seem to get ahead much doing this stuff.

JCastro1085 · 10-26-09, 07:17

this is truly great right here, what you did with that leather is incredible! I did not even think saving leather was possible! God sooooo much to learn here its unbelievable!

bufferbarry · 10-26-09, 08:37

I think jake is a very talented detailer. His time is coming real soon. He has an incredible amount of knowledge and talent!

Jakerooni · 10-28-09, 07:42

Thanks Barry. Always good to hear words of encouragement from fellow pro's. Actaully I'm itching to get in the next "Well i doubt you can do much with it but do what you can" project.

kaotikdt · 10-28-09, 09:05

That is a great turn around, just a question, would the dye will fade out if using a leather cleaner? I've heard of some strong cleaners that might take out some of the color. (Not an expert in the topic at all)

-Jerry

Jakerooni · 10-28-09, 09:21

I'm sure if you used an aggressove cleaner it would probably fade a bit. But I've personally never seen the dye fail in the years I've used it under normal cleaning conditions.