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Post by barryr on Jun 2, 2017 13:47:26 GMT
That's some really useful information all so thanks. I'll take a closer look, make a decision and let you know how I get on. I see in John's pic one of those automatic sewing awl's. I reckon I could use one of those in the corners so might have a closer look. In the meantime I've applied furniture clinic's reviver and I have to say its going well. Way better than the Rolls Royce stuff I was given years ago which did nothing (but smelled wonderful!) Here's where I started: And the crumbly innards:
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Post by velvet on Jun 2, 2017 16:16:35 GMT
You're absolutely right dicky,, Saddle Tan is the worst for this reason, it tends to lighten in the sunlight and darken in well used areas so you end up with five different shades going on, colour matching is a nightmare with saddle-tan. Here is a picture of the last lot i did and i actually went a couple of shades lighter and used golden brown thread. It looked wonderful and is actually a current colour Aston Martin use today.! Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jun 2, 2017 17:05:35 GMT
That's some really useful information all so thanks. I'll take a closer look, make a decision and let you know how I get on. I see in John's pic one of those automatic sewing awl's. I reckon I could use one of those in the corners so might have a closer look. In the meantime I've applied furniture clinic's reviver and I have to say its going well. Way better than the Rolls Royce stuff I was given years ago which did nothing (but smelled wonderful!) Here's where I started: And the crumbly innards: The Awl is home made Barry just a sewing machine needle mounted in a handle on one thread and a sewing needle on the second thread
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Post by velvet on Jun 6, 2017 15:53:06 GMT
Just completed this set and they look beautiful. They're from a beautiful MK2 juniper green coupe with MK3 front seats,, colour coded green piping ( very subtle green and not in your face) and embroided viking ship logo in the headrests. Smashing car ! . Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jun 6, 2017 17:20:00 GMT
Lovely job - must come down and see you with our door cards soon
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Post by benedict_h on Jun 6, 2017 17:46:01 GMT
Quite stunning, actually.. Regards, Benedict
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Post by tonys on Jun 6, 2017 19:34:25 GMT
Wow, those seats look absolutely fabulous. Well done.
I haven't seen P5 seats looking that good for a very, very long time.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2017 6:56:50 GMT
I'm normally a fan of the 'worn but original' look rather than new but those seats look superb and the craftmanship is something to be admired .
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Post by richardlamsdale on Jun 10, 2017 9:29:07 GMT
I agree, the seats look really good.
"Worn but original" would describe quite a few of us on here as well, myself included.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jun 11, 2017 5:47:19 GMT
I am well worn and not completely original with missing and extra non-authentic and not period parts and wiring
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 15:01:07 GMT
I am well worn and not completely original with missing and extra non-authentic and not period parts and wiring They say that dog owners end up looking like their dogs. On the evidence so far,I think P5 owners try to keep their cars in working order as they themselves fall apart.
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Post by velvet on Jun 11, 2017 16:54:36 GMT
These cards are going to be with colour-coded piping rather than the usual 'stitch-through' seam, (to match the rest of the car.) You dont need the use of a sewing machine to do them this way. I will put a picture up when finished and if you want to have a go at doing yours yourself, i will show you how. PS, it doesnt have to be colour-coded, the piping could be the same colour as the rest of the card. .
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Post by velvet on Jun 16, 2017 15:38:25 GMT
Piped instead of stitched,, the form stays the same, only the detail instead of being basic is more elaborate and stands out more. No need for a sewing machine to make new cards using this method as you can make the piping by rolling the cord in a one inch long strip of vinyl and using adhesive. But the armrests will require the use of a sewing machine, but they are simple french-seams so can be done on a domestic machine. The reason i suggest you have a go yourself is that to make a set of these 4 cards takes aproximatley 40 hours work and trim shop prices means you wont get much change out of 1K. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by p5bcoupe on Jun 18, 2017 2:19:35 GMT
Mick,
thanks for the very informative lessons in everything to do with Rover P5 trim / seating.
First class workmanship I have to say and it must be very rewarding looking back at the differences your skills make to each owners vehicle when their new trim is installed...keep up the excellent work.
I have tried my hand at "restoring" a mulberry set in a previously owned coupe and must admit the Woolies colour match was very good if time consuming to achieve.
Looking to book "HWE" in for a retrim with you in the very near future, not sure about which colour to choose though as it is saddle tan from new!
best regards,
Barry
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Jun 20, 2017 12:04:30 GMT
Just FYI a company near Leicester called Nuera manufactures and supplies most (if not all) other suppliers with their cleaning and restoration products. The MD is Ewan and is very helpful with advice on their products and how to use them. Their website has some good information but isn't as slick for end users as say Furniture Clinic, but Nuera are really a trade supplier although they are happy to deal direct with the public. The savings by dealing with the wholesale supplier are considerable. And when you send your swatch of leather to FC or Woolies, guess who they send it to for matching? My wife was shown the amazing piece of equipment used for colour matching: Eyeball 1.0 If you contact Nuera, please mention the Rover P5 club. Website: www.nueraproducts.co.uk/I have no connection to the business other than as a satisfied customer.
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Post by velvet on Jun 23, 2017 20:23:04 GMT
. if anyone is interested i have a pair of headrest hard foam for a P5 MK11 rear headrests that are surplus to requirements so if anybody wants them you can have them at cost ( they cost me £10 each to have made by primafoam.) Take them to your local trimmer and ask him to cover them in the colour of your choice. i'd say they are pretty rare as to my knowledge rover never made rear headrests for the MK1 & 2. Pictures show they look like trimmed. Attachment Deleted
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Post by p5bcoupe on Jun 24, 2017 20:59:21 GMT
the Mk11 headrests actually look better to me and less obtrusive than the P5B items, perhaps giving a little more rear view for the driver
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Post by ozriderp5 on Jun 25, 2017 0:15:52 GMT
Piped instead of stitched,, the form stays the same, only the detail instead of being basic is more elaborate and stands out more. No need for a sewing machine to make new cards using this method as you can make the piping by rolling the cord in a one inch long strip of vinyl and using adhesive. But the armrests will require the use of a sewing machine, but they are simple french-seams so can be done on a domestic machine. The reason i suggest you have a go yourself is that to make a set of these 4 cards takes aproximatley 40 hours work and trim shop prices means you wont get much change out of 1K. This just stunning, I'm definitely going to give this a go, thanks for sharing.
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Post by velvet on Aug 28, 2017 14:33:18 GMT
Just finished this set in the arden green colour coded piping. I'm not a fan of colour coded piping especially in the P5, i think it takes some class away, also its difficult to introduce some green on the door cards as of course originally there is no piping there, and i won't do the piping replacing the through-board-stitching on the door cards anymore as its too long winded. . Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by velvet on May 6, 2018 18:46:36 GMT
just completed this full retrim for this P5B which has undergone a comprehensive restoration and is being shipped to japan. ( it'll probably be the only one there !) It's in silver/grey mettalic and has undergone many mods including fuel injection and rear disc brakes. I will be refitting the entire new interior in the next few weeks assuming that the car is ready to accept it. ( i insist on being the last one in as it takes me 5 days to totally refit the interior including headlining and carpets and i don't want consoles and carpets etc being lifted again just so they can pass cables etc that should have been done prior.) The next one is destined for south of france. PS. i'm not taking on anymore work as i'm booked up till the end of next year. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by notenoughtime on May 6, 2018 19:42:28 GMT
Truly amazing work velvet just out of interest how much would front and rear seat trim be by yourself
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Post by petervdvelde on May 6, 2018 20:21:04 GMT
Very nice!!
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Post by velvet on May 7, 2018 19:34:47 GMT
notenoughtime, it costs around 3k for all 4 seats, not cheap but its an awful lot of work.
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Post by Ken Nelson on Dec 23, 2018 20:42:41 GMT
Attachment DeletedI need some helpful advice on redoing the front seat base on my 1966 Rover MkIIC P5 3-litre Coupe. My car has the earlier style sprung seat base frame. My seats were essentially destroyed by time, sunlight, and critters (see photo). I have reproduced the leather cover (I was able to reuse the pleated center section from another seat and bought some matching new leather in same color and sewed it up), but need to redo the foam so the cover has a tight plump fit around the edge as original. The rear seat base is pulled down tightly by a linen banding sewn around the center pleated section piping that is then clipped down to the frame, but this is not possible with the springs in the front seat base. Can Velvet or anyone else with experience offer advice on how to make this fit snugly with the proper curved shape to the seat base? Thanks in advance
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Post by Ken Nelson on Dec 31, 2018 23:41:47 GMT
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