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I have a saddle I want to re-cover what sort of material(s) should I use? Faux leather, real leather something else?
And what sort of adhesive?
Anyone got any suggestions or experience to share?
are you recovering because the leather is knackered ?
I rejuvenated a Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbanio that was pretty dried out and worn on the nose/rear edges using shed loads of boot polish and a teaspoon (with wrapping around the handle), in the same manner you might smooth out the toecap of a pair of boots as an army cadet.
Put loads of boot polish onto the saddle, heat up the spoon over the gas, then work the polish into the leather, and repeat.
Obviously did for the transfers.
As the saddle was not new I didn't have to pee on it first to remove the grease, and now it is smooth I will use running water, some cotton wool and some kiwi boot polish to really bring up the 'bull' so I can see my face in it 🙂 (not really)
It's an old wtb rocket I had off ebay, the covering (synthetic leather?) is badly split, otherwise the saddle good.
I just fancied having a go at covering a saddle...
I tried once with an SDG Bel Air. So many inaccessible stables and so much glue between the original cover and the foam padding that it turned into a horrible mess and I bought a new saddle.
If you're going to try, it's possibly best to glue the new cover over the existing one.
I did a couple of years ago. It worked surprisingly well but a bit of faff, even for a fairly simple shape. You can get leather offcuts and small pieces on ebay for pretty cheap. I sprayed glue onto the foam of the saddle and also stapled the leather on the underside. I sold the bike soon after so no idea how long it lasted.