Leather Refinishing
& Trim Repair
Types of Leather
Finished automotive leather
High-wear top coat with UV protection because of the potential exposure.
Aniline and Semi aniline
More natural “king ranch” style leather, but without the protection of the finished leather.
Problems
- Leather will dry out if not cared for properly
- Prone to wear / creases
- Leads to premature wear in the “high wear areas” if not cared for carefully.
- The color will wear off exposing the “bare” leather. At this point it’s safe to say that there is NO protection remaining for the leather.
Our Repair Process
1
Start by cleaning leather to determine the actual condition of the leather
2
Determine the type of leather, prep to remove any contaminants deep in the pores
3
Perfectly match the color of your leather and blend the correct formulation for your type of leather
4
Perform the dye process needed to bring the leather back to new condition
(or as close as possible, depending on the current condition)
Preventative
Regular cleaning and conditioning of the leather is imperative.
Upgrade
Ceramic Leather coatings will help to keep your leather easier to clean, less susceptible to staining, and add an extra layer of UV protection
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New Leather dash on the Land Rover #upholstery
2018 Model 3 Tesla came in for some interior upgrades. Removing the vinyl interior and replacing with leather and new suede. Stay tuned💪
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Here at AI Auto Works we do it all! From custom interior to Ceramic Coating! We are offering 10% off using the code “AI512” Call now to schedule your appointment! Ceramic coating starting at $599.00 full leather kits starting at $1299.00!!
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New Katzkin leather with seat heaters and coolers for this brand new Toyota RAV4. #austininteriors #katzkin #katzkinleather #toyota #toyotarav4 #austin
Trim Repair
Trim repair refers to the service of doing “spot repairs” to pretty much any component to an interior, such as a hard plastic trim piece or a soft vinyl door panel.
Common Problems
- Hard plastic repairs (even large cracks)
- Damage such as scratches in leather
- Burn holes in seats
- Cut in a door panel vinyl
Repair Process
- Carefully repair the damaged area similar to body repair on a vehicle exterior
- Fill with a repair compound, sand it smooth, and repeat until the damage is gone.
- Apply the matching grain and color match
- Most repairs are about 90% invisible, perfect to most people
Every car can use a touch up on the outside. Check out our paint correction shop.