Lotus White Dye? Help I need to save these!

[KIRIEIW]

Does the car still have the lotus wheels?

It does :-D Just bought brand new tires about 2 weeks ago for them.

[mr2peak]

Does the car still have the lotus wheels?

[KIRIEIW]

Went to the junk yard and well, they had a mtech 2 vert. Of course someone already got the kit, but the white door cards where left behind. I decided to buy them. There the vinyl style lotus white, rather then my leather type but have a lot less wear. Just installed them Nov. 4th (not posting date).

[CorvallisBMW]

There leather, surprisingly

I didn't realize this.

DON'T use the SEM stuff then, it's designed for vinyl, not leather. Definitely use a leather dye as opposed to a spray.

[TimeMachinE30]

I tried, and it took off more of the white finish so I stopped immediately. The card isn't smooth where it's worn, it's really hard to take a pic

Magic eraser bar is recommended for a lot of car detailing ventures. It can work but the idea is to always start with the least aggressive.

Seeing this is leather, a "living" and porous product it takes some special care to restore. The products recommended are made for leather and can be used on vinyl. That will cover your interior.

[KIRIEIW]

2nd that they are leather. What about trying Mr Cleaner eraser bar first? It does wonders.

I tried, and it took off more of the white finish so I stopped immediately. The card isn't smooth where it's worn, it's really hard to take a pic

[GT BMW E30]

2nd that they are leather. What about trying Mr Cleaner eraser bar first? It does wonders.

These are leather. Rare leather door cards. Treat them well
You should have nice results with leatherique.

[KIRIEIW]

There leather, surprisingly

[CorvallisBMW]

Are they leather or vinyl?

[TimeMachinE30]

These are leather. Rare leather door cards. Treat them well
You should have nice results with leatherique.

[GT BMW E30]

I used SEM paint on my door panels. It came out really good. It took me 3 to 4 days. Only issue I see you having is the door pulls.

I gave my door cards a wipe down with brake cleaner then used their prep items, painted and sealed it. If you use SEM paint do it in an inclosed vented area.

[KIRIEIW]

Lotus White Dye? Help I need to save these!

Actually the store down the road carries ONLY SEM which is pretty convenient. That being said, I don't want to take any chances with these door cards. Personally, I've never seen this pattern and don't want to damage them. TimeMachine, thank you very much! I'll be ordering a kit from leather world!

[CorvallisBMW]

SEM Super White is a perfect match for factory Lotus White. It's what I use on my door cards, seatbacks and toneau cover. Check out the COTM link in my sig for interior pics.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/sem-products-color-coat/paint-usage/vinyl/manufacturer-paint-color/super-white/paint-finish/flat

[audiquattrot]

my buddy used Leatherique while (at the same time) I used Leather World Tech. His looked very shiny/plastic looking. I was very happy with Leather World Tech. Nice matte OEM looking finish. I believe they can color match too if you give them a sample.

[FL318is]

Only Leatherique. You will be glad you did.