Paul, just wondering how you can say there is something different about te leather in your car. How do you know that? Have you compared it to any other Kirkhams?
I understand that you're not trying to say that Kirkham is somehow responsible for your problem...just wondering what you're basing that comment on.
See, I've seen a whole bunch of Kirkhams over the years...old ones and new ones. I sure couldn't tell if the leather's any different. The grains have all looked the same, and they all seem to withstand weather
swimmingly [pardon me pun] even though no mfg would ever warrant leather seats for rain use (or carpet or electrics for that matter).
Wish you well. Again, as I said (first, I might add

), I would've pulled the skins off quite some some time ago based on how long it's been since the last time my beloved Audi laid waste.