thanks peter
I'll avoid the rexineicon at this time ( just re coverd the champ seats with some) the areas of missing finish are small enough to be left as they are. I was just wondering if anyone had attempted a patch up job!!!!

I was looking for a scout telescope than needed re-covering, thinking it would be cheep!!!! (one has just sold on "that auction site" for more than I paid, and it needed a total re-cover)
As part of my resetelment I did a leather working course with a local saddler, and I am looking forward to having a go at recovering a leather one myself !

I do have a "a small amount" of felt thanks