Leather interior anyone?

[El_Jorge]

One of the first things I want to do this year is a 2-tone leather interior. I was planning on getting it thru Katzkin (sp)

Does anyone have their stuff?

Has anyone done full leather custom made in a shop?

Im curious to see what my options are.

[FrankenScion]

My interior is 2 tone, black couch leather and dark green microfiber. I love it and it holds up very well.
I got it done in a shop, all custom, no seat covers here.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/FrankenScion/Misc/100_0846.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/FrankenScion/Misc/100_0845.jpg

[El_Jorge]

DAMN.....I like that. Now Switch everything green in yours with tan and you got what I want.
Im going to an interior place today to get an estimate.

[FrankenScion]

Microfiber is relatively cheap, and very durable and stain resistant. I would highly recommend it.

And the reason why put mine where I did was because I didn't want the hot leather on the legs thing in the summer when I was still a mailman.....lol

[El_Jorge]

good idea....especially here in Florida.

[dzxa06]

El_Jorge, Can you post what the estimate was?

David

[trinben]

Jon that is sweet.

[06b0x]

Jorge I'm calling you...

[El_Jorge]

El_Jorge, Can you post what the estimate was?

David

They werent open when I passed by. So Ill get it another time.

[ROFL Box]

illegal leopard print seat covers holms

[jwaj2002]

I'm doing full leather, custom, no covers, thats seats and doors for 1300

[BrideOfFrankenscion]

I think one thing that makes his stand out in person is the headliner. It makes a huge difference to have it match the rest of interior.

[dzxa06]

I can totally see that in the pictures, Jon's interior is sweet!

David
xA

[jwaj2002]

yea I'm really running over the idea of having the headliner covered in leather, I'm not sure of the colors of the leather yet, thinking black

[El_Jorge]

Okay....Ive had some deals come up that might be good, But Im still going to get an estimate to have it custom made. Ill let you guys know what they say.

[FrankenScion]

Leather is too heavy for a headliner.

[jwaj2002]

even with the very thin stuff?

[FrankenScion]

As far as I know, yes, even with thin stuff.

[jwaj2002]

what would look just as good then? my headliner is ruined, and we can think the techs that have "worked" on my car for that

[um_lunchbox]

Leather is too heavy for a headliner.

Bah .. humbug, football leather is even heavier and it's holding up fine in my xB, yes yes 3/4 of my roof is missing but leather should be fine considering that you do not remove the mounting points for the headliner, i.e Oh shit handles and the upholstery shop uses quality materials to fasten it to the old one.

BTW, do not let them add padding to your headliner, it interferes with all your pillars and isn't necessary.

[jwaj2002]

well I'm thinking about having the maltese cross molded into the headliner when I have it recovered

[El_Jorge]

Well my original plan was based on a Katzkin design I saw. Black leather w/ tan ostrich inserts. Tan suede on the headliner. But I wasnt sure if I would bring the suede down onto the pillars. But it loks good on Jons car.

[xBvegan]

AHHHHHH!!!! :eek:

i wandered into this thread by mistake!!!

RUNAWAY! RUNAWAY!!!

[zereaux]

i just got leather, havent installed it yet... thinking about contacting one of my old friends that does this crap for a living to help me... couldnt afford anything fancy, just solid leather one color :(

[FrankenScion]

AHHHHHH!!!! :eek:

i wandered into this thread by mistake!!!

RUNAWAY! RUNAWAY!!!


Damn hippies.








:rofl:

[xBvegan]

Damn hippies.








:rofl:


yeah, i got your "hippie" right here, pal!!

:threat:

..lol

[zereaux]

:rofl2: i almost said something like that, but i didnt want to offend anyone by mistake... thanks jon :rofl2:

[El_Jorge]

WTF just happened here? LOL

[xBvegan]

^^^^LOL..

Jorge,
it's kind of an inside joke...Jon likes to call me "hippie" because i'm vegan but i'm definately NOT a hippie.....

oh and that was the joke to begin with, i'm vegan and was reading a thread about leather car interior.

[El_Jorge]

^^^^LOL..

Jorge,
it's kind of an inside joke...Jon likes to call me "hippie" because i'm vegan but i'm definately NOT a hippie.....

oh and that was the joke to begin with, i'm vegan and was reading a thread about leather car interior.

Gotcha. Now that makes sense. LOL

Sorry I cant do an interior with carrot skin.:p

[jwaj2002]

nope, and potatoe and onion skins smell bad, so I'm doing leather

[Krazylowgsx]

I bought a 3 tone Katzkin kit and it ran me less than a grand. that was me doing the install. i actually paid someone to install the door inserts b/c they are such a pain in the ass. I have no complaints about my seats.. hold up great, and look pimp!