help to remove leather "dimples"

[Bertroex]

Hello everyone,

The car that I am allowed to use has "dimples" in the leather. I am really flummoxed how to remove these.





The passenger seats looks like it had a bad dose of Acne.

I'm going to give that interior a proper overhaul because it really lets the car down.

Its one of the rare 964 "30 jahre Jubilee" models, and one of 75 RHD imported in the UK. A great car in the snow....

Andy Mudd of APM autos in Bradford allowes me the use of the 964 whilst the SC is in for a different front wing and some fuchs.... and my C3 is being finalised! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Could anyone please advice?

Many thanks in advance,


Bert

[Evil J Guano]

Hmmm not sure but maybe try something very cold, might help contract the skin, like what happens to gentlemens bits when you jump in a very cold lake.

I suspect though the internal structure has very fine tears in it when it's been deformed over time, so might be a no go'er.

[Nige]

maybe water and heat, dunno? Must be something on the internet

[Helen]

yup i would try water and heat (hairdryer= not to hot)

but it could well be the foam underneith thats crushed.


i'm at a loose end this week-end if you would like me to give the interior a valet & have a go at the dimples

[Gary71]

Hi Bert,

Is it not being crushed by the knee pads on the dash?

Even if you get it out it will come back again when you close the door?

[Bertroex]

Hi Helen,

Thanks for your offer re the clean up- I can do the work and you boss me around- hows that?

Gary, the car was stored in a container for 10 years and there were parts laying on the passenger seat. That caused these dimples. Also, someone smacked the door closed against something and the door cards have these indents.

So I'l ltry those tips and as the car has a full full leather interior, I'll start cleaning/feeding/feeding/feeding etc.

Bert

[Gary71]

Also, someone smacked the door closed against something and the door cards have these indents.

Bert

I think still think the something is the end of the dash

The dent looks to match the knee pad position and the little line above it matches the end of the vent.

[Helen]

Also, someone smacked the door closed against something and the door cards have these indents.

Bert

I think still think the something is the end of the dash

The dent looks to match the knee pad position and the little line above it matches the end of the vent.

think its just the angle the photos been taken at. i've never known Porsche trim be that bad a fit.

[Helen]

Hi Helen,

Thanks for your offer re the clean up- I can do the work and you boss me around- hows that?


Bert

when i said I, it was Helen Talk for = i'll get Larry to do it while i watch from the kitchen with a hot cup of coffee

[Miggs]

how i have done them in the past was a hairdryer first then get a ice cube to shrink it back sometimes it works and sometimes it dont

[veryporky]

Hi Bert,

I'm with Miggs. the old wive's solution. Lay the panel flat and place an ice cube on it. Worked on a 911 leather seat for me. The ice will normally see some improvement and with a bit of luck it will improve further over a period of time. Took about 9 months on my seat but now you can't see it.

[Northy]

I was doing some research on fixing dog scratches on our leather sofa and I read about using an iron on it (through a cloth) and rubbing olive oil into it. I tried the olive oil first and it worked a treat. Might be worth a shot - if nothing else it will smell nice.