Best Leather Dye/Conditioning Kit

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    Hi guys, I have tried searching so apologies in advance if this has been covered. My driver side bolster is worn and I was wondering as there’s that many kits on the market what’s been tried and tested for black leather?

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    When it comes to in car leather I always use Gliptone products.
    I have never used their dye products in all honesty though.



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    Furniture Clinic repair kit. Mix the dye to your exact colour, then protect with your choice of leather feed


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    I’ve never used any dye kits but some of the lads in the office have used Auto Smart dye on their cars with great results


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    Get in touch with The Leather Repair Company in Hull. They are great folk to deal with and are the only folk I would consult with when it comes to cleaning, re colouring, or repairing leather of any kind. It is owned by a Richard and Carolynne Hutchins and are very approachable and helpful and wont sell you anything you dont need.
    http://www.leatherrepaircompany.com/

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    Another vote for Furniture Clinic products. I used them to dress up my R53's bolsters as the seat belt had rubbed a lot of the colour away. I also used one of their repair kits to patch a burn hole in the passenger seat on a Cayenne I used to own. Was impossible to see the join. Very impressed.
    https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Repair_Kit
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    Brilliant response as always guys. Much appreviated. I take it that it should work on the faded bolster? Sorry bit of a newb question. Will give them both a nosey tomorrow was looking on amazon etc but that’s a no go �� will have some pictures on the go tomorrow!

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    Yes, it will work on the faded bolster as well as patching tears, rips, holes.
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