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 Feb 9, 2008 - 11:46 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
Hey guys, i recently bought used leather seats and they are worn at one place:
  any *not too costly* tips to repair that? I know there are shops that can retint them...but probly theyll want to tint everything (and i expect that to cost too much for what i want) TIA This post has been edited by HaRv3sTeR: Feb 9, 2008 - 11:46 AM |
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Feb 9, 2008 - 11:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
reconditioning seats is not gonna come at a cheap price....shop arond at a couple reupolstry shops and see what they can do for you...you might find a good price where they can redo just that little bit....then go out and buy some leather conditioner and rub that into your seat real good
***where did you get them BTW? i have been looking for a leather interior forever now --------------------  I"M NOT A TOYOTA FAN, IM A FANATIC 1984 accord hatch 5 speed (T-Belt)-Junkyard 1991 VDUB jetta wolfsburg Ed. 5 speed (clutch)-junkyard 1988 Dodge Aries K (sold) 1969 Chevy El camino - Traded for celica 1991 Dodge Daytona-Traded for Celica 1988 Chevy Camaro-Work in Progress 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 - For Sale 1995 Toyota Celica-Work in Progress |
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Feb 9, 2008 - 4:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(95st-celica @ Feb 9, 2008 - 4:49 PM) [snapback]639723[/snapback] reconditioning seats is not gonna come at a cheap price....shop arond at a couple reupolstry shops and see what they can do for you...you might find a good price where they can redo just that little bit....then go out and buy some leather conditioner and rub that into your seat real good ***where did you get them BTW? i have been looking for a leather interior forever now that is what i had planned already...but thx for your inputs i got them from a 6gc member who totalled his car recently (mneal2_92788) This post has been edited by HaRv3sTeR: Feb 9, 2008 - 4:08 PM |
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Feb 9, 2008 - 4:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
my uncle who works as a toyota technician says they repair leather covers at the dealership, not sure how they do it but they can.
also, my sister boyfriend's grandpa runs a small leather surgery business. not sure if there is a location like that near you, but you might want to take a look around if such a place exists locally. -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Feb 9, 2008 - 6:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Lawrence IN, 46226 Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
hey bud, well, i dont know how to recondtion them but i hope they work out well for you!
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Feb 10, 2008 - 3:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 7, '07 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey, auto upholstery is what I do to pay the rent. I would recommend you get those two outside panels replaced. Where I am , we would charge around $150.00- $200.00 american dollars. re-tinting , or dying leather just doesn't hold up or look as good as replacement. It's fine short term, if you're looking to dress it up to sell though. Good luck!
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Feb 10, 2008 - 4:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '07 From Bay Area, California Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
there alrdy is a sticky about how to redo ur upholstry. check it out.
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