Jaguar MK2 Interior Console Restoration | Factory Spec w/ Skived Leather | Talkin’ Trim w/ J-Skin

🛠️ Detailed walkthrough of the Jaguar MK2 Centre Console Kit — also applicable to Jaguar 240 & 340.

In this episode of Talkin’ Trim w/ J‑Skin, Jonathon Skinner explains the full retrim kit for the Jaguar MK2 Centre Console, including original-spec details and modern upgrade options. Discover the differences in factory materials between the MK2 (Leather & Moquette) vs the 240/340 (Vinyl Ambla), and learn how our kits are precision-made with skived leather, pre-cut foam padding, and high-quality piping for a neater finish.

🔍 In this video:
🧵 Retrim Kit Overview — what’s included in the standard Centre Console Kit
🪑 Material Specs — Leather, Vinyl Ambla, Moquette, and optional Full Leather Upgrade
⚙️ Auto vs Manual — how gearbox type affects cutouts & gear lever gaiter
🧰 Ashtray Trimming — why skived leather is essential for a clean fit
📏 Foam Padded Panels — original look with improved materials
🎨 Colour & Grain Options — Grained vs Smooth Leather examples
📦 Optional Extras — Woolcloth lining, trimming services, & part upgrades
🧷 Piping Materials — why we use Leathercloth, not Vinyl, for tight radiuses
📐 Fitment Advice — factory accuracy, trimming tips, and originality refinements

💬 Restoring your Jaguar MK2, 240 or 340? Contact us for expert trim kits and advice:
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John Skinner Ltd has been proudly manufacturing award-winning, precision-made interior trim kits for classic British sports cars for nearly 50 years. We combine original patterns with CNC precision to deliver unbeatable fitment and workmanship quality.

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