anyone tried to install leather covers?
03-29-2001, 08:40 AM
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hey all:
there is this group deal going on for leather seat covers. they replace the cloth on the seats, door trim, headrest, etc. i looked over the instructions, but i am still unsure whether it is as simple as they show. does anyone have experience in doing this type of upholstering? or has anyone done it? i'm afraid i would get halfway through and not be able to do right, then i'd be stuck with one yellow sponge seat.....
also, if any of you have dealt with leatherseats.com (the ones doing the group deal) -- how is the leather, and fit/finish, etc.
also, any suggestions to the color scheme to go with? i have a sterling mist 99 se, with the charcoal cloth interior, tintied windows.... i remember back in the old maxima days, there was a black car, with beige interior, it looked really distinctive, the contrast between the beige panels and the black interior...
thanks all,
dfwmax
there is this group deal going on for leather seat covers. they replace the cloth on the seats, door trim, headrest, etc. i looked over the instructions, but i am still unsure whether it is as simple as they show. does anyone have experience in doing this type of upholstering? or has anyone done it? i'm afraid i would get halfway through and not be able to do right, then i'd be stuck with one yellow sponge seat.....
also, if any of you have dealt with leatherseats.com (the ones doing the group deal) -- how is the leather, and fit/finish, etc.
also, any suggestions to the color scheme to go with? i have a sterling mist 99 se, with the charcoal cloth interior, tintied windows.... i remember back in the old maxima days, there was a black car, with beige interior, it looked really distinctive, the contrast between the beige panels and the black interior...
thanks all,
dfwmax
03-29-2001, 01:03 PM
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About halfway down this tread is a detailed description on the install. If you have any questions, e-mail me.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....074#post192074
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....074#post192074
03-29-2001, 02:47 PM
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True, I guess it's time for me to buy a hog ring plier. More tools in the tool box =).
Originally posted by sinewave
No idea, it never entered my mind. I would rather have the satisfaction of doing it myself plus I know it will be done right.
No idea, it never entered my mind. I would rather have the satisfaction of doing it myself plus I know it will be done right.
03-30-2001, 02:49 PM
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Kit install
If you get a kit and need help I could help.I have an upholstery shop in DFW Leather Trim Limited. For me to do all of it would cost $250 but if you did most of the work and got stuck I would be able to help and it would not cost much $30hr labor is what id charge. Only hard part I forsee is get door inserts to lay and look right. But Ive done about 100 max installs so its not a problem
Originally posted by DFWmax
hey all:
there is this group deal going on for leather seat covers. they replace the cloth on the seats, door trim, headrest, etc. i looked over the instructions, but i am still unsure whether it is as simple as they show. does anyone have experience in doing this type of upholstering? or has anyone done it? i'm afraid i would get halfway through and not be able to do right, then i'd be stuck with one yellow sponge seat.....
also, if any of you have dealt with leatherseats.com (the ones doing the group deal) -- how is the leather, and fit/finish, etc.
also, any suggestions to the color scheme to go with? i have a sterling mist 99 se, with the charcoal cloth interior, tintied windows.... i remember back in the old maxima days, there was a black car, with beige interior, it looked really distinctive, the contrast between the beige panels and the black interior...
thanks all,
dfwmax
hey all:
there is this group deal going on for leather seat covers. they replace the cloth on the seats, door trim, headrest, etc. i looked over the instructions, but i am still unsure whether it is as simple as they show. does anyone have experience in doing this type of upholstering? or has anyone done it? i'm afraid i would get halfway through and not be able to do right, then i'd be stuck with one yellow sponge seat.....
also, if any of you have dealt with leatherseats.com (the ones doing the group deal) -- how is the leather, and fit/finish, etc.
also, any suggestions to the color scheme to go with? i have a sterling mist 99 se, with the charcoal cloth interior, tintied windows.... i remember back in the old maxima days, there was a black car, with beige interior, it looked really distinctive, the contrast between the beige panels and the black interior...
thanks all,
dfwmax
03-30-2001, 02:54 PM
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hey madridproject:
thanks for the offer. i am still thinking about getting the leather. if i run into problems, i'll look you up. where is your store? i live in fort worth and work in dallas, it looks like you are in arlington...
dfwmax
thanks for the offer. i am still thinking about getting the leather. if i run into problems, i'll look you up. where is your store? i live in fort worth and work in dallas, it looks like you are in arlington...
dfwmax
03-30-2001, 03:15 PM
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It off 820 & i-20 where ftworth and arlington meet. Sun Valley exit (817)572-4545
Originally posted by DFWmax
hey madridproject:
thanks for the offer. i am still thinking about getting the leather. if i run into problems, i'll look you up. where is your store? i live in fort worth and work in dallas, it looks like you are in arlington...
dfwmax
hey madridproject:
thanks for the offer. i am still thinking about getting the leather. if i run into problems, i'll look you up. where is your store? i live in fort worth and work in dallas, it looks like you are in arlington...
dfwmax
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