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| pjw4233 Member Since: 30 Nov 2009 Location: Lake District & Cheshire Posts: 273   
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Exmoor Trim no longer stock Melvill & Moon seat covers, does anyone know of anywhere where there may be some stock left. I'm looking for a front pair of canvas seat covers (sand coloured) to fit a 2011 defender. If I have no luck I'll have to try and import some direct from SA.
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26th Jul 2011 4:39pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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have you tried to google it, seems to be lots of suppliers
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26th Jul 2011 5:10pm |
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| pjw4233 Member Since: 30 Nov 2009 Location: Lake District & Cheshire Posts: 273
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I've tried Exmoor Trim, Brookwell and John Craddocks and these have none left in stock, guess they could be getting a bit thin on the groundin the UK.
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26th Jul 2011 5:34pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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You can order them direct. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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26th Jul 2011 5:57pm |
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| pjw4233 Member Since: 30 Nov 2009 Location: Lake District & Cheshire Posts: 273
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Cheers, I'll give that a go
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26th Jul 2011 6:18pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Top Tip for Melvill & Moons if they're faded!
Thought I'd add this onto this thread. Not sure about anyone elses but I have the grey colour Melvill & Moon seat covers and they had become quite faded on the fronts due to sunlight and as a result were beginning to look tired and grubby (although they're not). My rear ones are fine due to the 95% rear window tints. So I decided to do something about it, I bought 2 sachets of Dylon fabric dye, the machine wash variety. I chose velvet black but they do a grey almost the same colour as original if you prefer! Two sachets are enough for two seats in total (6 covers). This is the best way to dye them: Wash them first (I did mine on a cold wash in the washing machine on a gentle wash). Semi dry them, I hung mine on a couple of poles in the garden for a day. Fill a suitable container with about 12 - 15 litres of warm (not hot) water and mix in the two sachets of Dylon machine wash dye. Soak the covers ensuring they are totally submersed for at least 12 hours, Turning them over half way through the 12 hours. Occasionally 'agitate' the water, I used a broom pole and poked the covers a bit! Drain, hang them up and allow them to dry, do not rinse or wash after dyeing. Once dry the dye is 'fixed!' Finally once the covers have been refitted go over them with a bucket of soapy water and a damp clean dishcloth. The end result is abolutely superb. If possible use a container that allows you to soak the covers flat. (The bath is ideal for total even cover of the dye! (Missus wouldn't let me use the bath.) I used a plastic box I had! Will scotchguard them before refitting I think.  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 17th Sep 2011 11:22am. Edited 5 times in total |
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10th Sep 2011 7:02pm |
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| Knot Yet Member Since: 01 Mar 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 197  
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Exactly why Chris, have spent the last few weeks looking and was even told M&M had stopped making them
Anyway I opted for Escape Gear and they are fantastic seat canvas covers plus about £100 less and better in my opinion, all be it v limited  , than Exmoor Trim
They look great and seem very hard wearing J Defender 110 Puma Utility XS |
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11th Sep 2011 10:34am |
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| Defendit Member Since: 31 Oct 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 26  
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M&M's email for those that need it. sales@melvillandmoon.com
I had trouble finding it last year however eventually shipping from the UK was much cheaper than direct from SA. Sounds like UK is not an option any longer. Although they'll last a lifetime I'd buy them again regardless of price. Can't imagine anything else would come close. |
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11th Sep 2011 11:02am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Me too! I don't use my Defender anywhere much as I used to and didn't give due consideration to how much the grey colour would fade sitting in direct sunlight. Never mind a strategically placed blanket and/or a sunscreen will prevent it from happening again. Quick before and after picture from the colour application....See previous post....
 Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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11th Sep 2011 2:40pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
Looking good K9F
Question, what is this sun faded you keep rattling on about  Mine are still the same Grey shade as when I got them |
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11th Sep 2011 3:02pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Didn't you know? The sun always shines in Bournemouth!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 11th Sep 2011 9:10pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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11th Sep 2011 8:02pm |
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| Steve B Member Since: 22 May 2009 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 586 
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11th Sep 2011 8:56pm |
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| parktag Member Since: 30 Sep 2008 Location: Brittany Posts: 366  
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My sand coloured ones have faded due to light coming through the double cab rear window. They look bloody awful so i might well try some dye if i can find the right colour.
130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco |
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13th Sep 2011 8:03am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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No sand colour unfortunately. I went black for convenience and coverage. Another dye manufacturer may have a closer colour....My rears are ok it was the fronts that had faded.... Linky thingy.... http://www.dylon.co.uk/colours.html New photo: Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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13th Sep 2011 10:06am |
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