RE: IML: Pearlescent Leather

["Jon Ricketson" <jcricketson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm in.  Need 1 red hide for my '66 front seats.
Jon


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> Subject: IML:  Pearlescent Leather
> Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:07:30 +0000
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> I'll second Chris on using Keleen Leathers.  I worked with Linda there on 
> matching the alabaster and the silver blue pearlescent leathers.  Anyone 
> who needs those colors can get the right stuff from Keleen.  I do need to 
> get some of the red leather for my '65 Crown Coupe and '66 conv.  I'd be 
> happy to work on getting a good match for all of us.  In my case also,  I 
> have good back seats to match to new front leather.
>
> I think the pearlescent/metallic leathers are important to the '50s and 
> '60s Imperial interiors as the newer matte finish leathers look out of 
> place.  These interiors are busy with lots of chrome accents and the 
> leather needs to complement and hold its' own against all the glitter.  The 
> only downside to modern leathers is that they are not quite as thick as 
> original.
>
> If enough people need the red leather, we can not only get a good price on 
> a batch, but it can also be vat-dyed instead of sprayed.  I have no idea of 
> the current price of leather from Keleen, and if they already have the 
> color matched, then we're good to go .   There is no need to accept 
> something close, as I know Keleen will do a great match if we work with 
> them.
>
> Let me know who's interested and I'll get started.
> Best,
> Roger

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