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Leather seats install

Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Leather seats install

Hey, I am purchasing some leather seats and have to remove the cloth ones and put the leather over top,

What tools are needed, how hard is it?

Anyone got pics and step by step of it getting done,

I dont want to screw it up thats why. and i dont want it to bubble up because its not tight
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Yeah i dont it on my 2000 maxima.
You need to unscrew each seat and use plyers to remove the metal clips that hold the seat. The leather will become tighter, as mine was stretched upon putting it on and removing it (originally). I had the cloth, you will need to rip it on the front seats in between the pillows. It was pretty easy, you will need to resuse the clips so dont break em, just bend em enough to release the cloth. Good luck and have fun.
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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thanks, No glueing required? not even for back?

I should be getting them in a few days, Charcol with black wiring Maxima on it, Interior is gonna be repainted grey scheme, and outside gun metal with silver flakes.
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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No glue what so ever, I am glad I did it. The leather made the car so much nicer, and even though they do get pretty warm in the summer, I can deal with it.
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I'll be interested to see how the install goes for you. I definitely want to put leather in my Max and I've been debating between doing them myself or having a pro do it. The difference is around $400. Did you get your leather from leatherseats.com siren?
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by kbohip
I'll be interested to see how the install goes for you. I definitely want to put leather in my Max and I've been debating between doing them myself or having a pro do it. The difference is around $400. Did you get your leather from leatherseats.com siren?

THERES ALOT OF COMPANIES THAT MAKE LEATHER SEATS
I HAVE A CONNECT IN CHINA, THAT CAN DO IT FOR ME FOR MASS PRODUCTION, BUT I DONT KNOW IF ITS WORTH IT....I ORIGINALLY MAKE LEATHER FURNITURE SO THAT SHOULDNT BE A BIG PROBLEM, I WAS ALSO THINKING CHANGING THE LEATHER ON MY 00'
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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I got my leathers from a guy i know that repairs furniture, at my company, he got it from his friend that own a leather/seat making company, cost me
$78 for front and back.
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