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restoring a racing suit

  • 09-12-2009 12:09am
    #1
    richie is200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    sorry if this is in the wrong section,i didnt know where else to put it

    i was just wondering how would i go about fixing 2 tears in my racing leathers,
    one is on the leather and the other is on a sort of fabric,
    or is there anywhere in cork that would fix them,
    thanks in advance,

    here are some pics:

    leather rip:

    DSCF0130.jpg

    DSCF0131.jpg

    fabric rip:
    DSCF0127.jpg

    DSCF0126.jpg


Comments

  • #2
    richie is200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭richie is200


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    The only thing I can think of is have you tried any car upholstery repair places? They can repair leather seats so maybe suits may not be out of the question.

    no i havent tried yet because i only bought them 2nd hand tonight,
    cant think of any in cork though,
    but thanks for the reply,
    il have a look for ones in cork


  • #3
    richie is200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭richie is200


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I usually put duck tape over the holes in my suit before a race (prob not a good idea since its not fire proof:)). Id say any half decent tailor could fix the fabric tear but you will need a leather specialist to do the leather stuff.

    yeah but id prefer to get it as new,
    also the where the leather is worn, could that be fixed also?


  • #4
    richie is200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭richie is200


    also, what would be the best way of cleaning the lining on the inside of the suit,
    do ya know the way ya can take it out?


  • #5
    se conman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 981 ✭✭✭se conman


    Just turn it inside out and wipe down with a DAMP cloth and let it dry while hanging indoors.Slightly off topic but if anyone is repairing a car racing suit REMEMBER TO USE FIRE PROOF THREAD.


  • #6
    richie is200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭richie is200


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I dont think you can take the lining out without damaging it, the best way to get it cleaned is to take it to a dry cleaners. Your not supposed to put them in a washing machine, you could also turn it inside out and hand wash it.

    the lining can come out easy,its only zipped in,
    i forgot to update but i sent it into a shop today and it'll be ready in a week,
    he said it'll cost about €35-€40,
    thanks for the replies.


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  • #7
    richie is200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭richie is200


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Ah my suits dont have the zip ability, well good news on 40euro is nothing really compared to a new suit. Good result.

    thanks


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