leather trim - Page 2

stock1991 · 29-06-2017, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ebv8

ED ghia? I got one done 15 years ago.
We had trouble matching the leather so maybe why its so much $

it is a 91 EB1, actually that quote is for leather they have in stock, I went today and I'm not happy with the match. I'd pay happily if it was perfect but he's saying it will be extra $500 to get in dark grey leather. I'll try some more trimmers and check the wreckers

Chopped · 29-06-2017, 10:55 PM

I stumbled across this guy on YT, might be a cheap fix if you are selling the car.

stock1991 · 29-06-2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped

I stumbled across this guy on YT, might be a cheap fix if you are selling the car.

thanks for that, interesting

mike_nofx · 29-06-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BAXRSIX

But for pure comfort whether you have leather or cloth seats, you can't beat 4 star Merino Australian sheepskin!

Warm in Winter
Cool in Summer
Padding for extra comfort
Anti-Allergy - Wool's anti-bacterial properties discourage dust mites and allergens
Take them off to wash
Comfortable 24mm pile
Wool's natural moisture management system keeps your skin fresh and dry
Fire resistant - (If you smoke in your car)
Wool absorbs common contaminants to keep cabin air clean and healthy
And when you sell your car - Your leather or cloth seats will be in perfect nick.
But most of all - Chicks will dig these more than your supercharger

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Wow the chicks at lawn bowls would love you!

What ever happened to those timber beaded seat covers literally every taxi driver used to have? bring those back!

Hawkeye84 · 29-06-2017, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor

No, it's not worth it. Leather sucks. Only wannabe tools want a leather interior.

I'm serious. Cloth is where it's at. It's Australia FFS. Leather, too hot it summer, too cold in winter.

Not if you have heated and airconditioned seats

Ben73 · 30-06-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor

No, it's not worth it. Leather sucks. Only wannabe tools want a leather interior.

I'm serious. Cloth is where it's at. It's Australia FFS. Leather, too hot it summer, too cold in winter.

It's now 2017. Anything with leather will have heated seats, maybe even cooled.

Anyway I think leather is so much better overall. Except at 3am in winter while parked outside or 2pm in summer parked in direct sun for hours. I avoid the latter with window tint and a sun shade on the windscreen

380 for repairs seams steep. I have never had to fix leather though.

radler · 30-06-2017, 10:17 PM

From a wannabe tool as raptor decides ...

Just got my car done in soft napa .... awesome job ...

Enjoy your cloth ....

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 05:27 PM

it isn't a perfect match but it is an improvement and for $350 it's as good as it gets.

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 06:18 PM

Hey stock1991 went past u pullit gillman today and saw a new arrival an EA sedan might have to check it myself over the weekend.

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

Hey stock1991 went past u pullit gillman today and saw a new arrival an EA sedan might have to check it myself over the weekend.

have you got an EA sar? the 91 EB1 is pretty much an EA3

Sabantien · 26-07-2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

I would never have a car without leather interior ever again.

Longevity and ease of cleaning aside, I hated the electric shocks I'd always get getting out of the car in the 5 years I drove a BF MK2 XT with cloth interior! It was funny the first couple of times, but 10 times a day for 5 years wore REALLY thin. And they friggen hurt!

I'm getting this every day with my leather seats.
It's only recent too, something to do with the weather I guess.

I must admit, I don't find the leather too hot or too cold. I think there may have been a few times I've jumped in on a cold winter morning and I've felt it through my clothes, but not often.
I also don't wear short shorts, so my legs are never directly on the black leather in summer.

**GasoLane** · 26-07-2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabantien

I'm getting this every day with my leather seats.
It's only recent too, something to do with the weather I guess.

I must admit, I don't find the leather too hot or too cold. I think there may have been a few times I've jumped in on a cold winter morning and I've felt it through my clothes, but not often.
I also don't wear short shorts, so my legs are never directly on the black leather in summer.

Try changing shoes, some of my cheaper brand of runners cause shocks.

I found the way around this was to hold the door frame before your feet touch the ground.

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 10:19 PM

Yeah stock1991 my missus has an EA fairmont that we are tidying up.

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

Yeah stock1991 my missus has an EA fairmont that we are tidying up.

nice sar, has it got it the "right" engine?

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 10:26 PM

Nah i wish its the 3.9 centre point 1990 it was her fathers so it has sentimental value.

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

Nah i wish its the 3.9 centre point 1990 it was her fathers so it has sentimental value.

understand completely, I just got the gregorys workshop manual, for all the good it will do me ha ha,i'm not so mechanically inclined and anyway my car has some issues but none of them are mechanical.

OzriderXR8 · 26-07-2017, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor

Only wannabe tools want a leather interior.

Is that a moderator joke or you just couldn't help getting personal.

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 10:34 PM

Mechanically they are pretty good its just the uv damage that effects the trim that tends to let the party down. Oh and try not to overheat them.

**Raptor** · 26-07-2017, 10:35 PM

Was meant as a joke but then the thread turned all serious so I'm regretting it now :(

OzriderXR8 · 26-07-2017, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor

Was meant as a joke but then the thread turned all serious so I'm regretting it now :(

Kinda figured that....

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

Mechanically they are pretty good its just the uv damage that effects the trim that tends to let the party down. Oh and try not to overheat them.

my trim came back good,considering, I have one window operating,thankfully it's the drivers and no heater, aircond cold works so that's the main thing. I know it's a dash out to even start that's expensive. dash does rattle a bit on dirt roads so it's tempting I could kill 2 birds one stone. then ive got a rust spot, and all of it on a non valuable non V8 lol. I just tell myself it's still cheap motoring. your Fairmont must be good coming from the family

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 10:50 PM

Yeah its not too bad the only thing is the bloody hoodlining dips a bit and the uv has got to some of the plastic ive got eb bits to replace them. It could be me but i think they must have got the uv stabilisation sorted in later models.

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

Yeah its not too bad the only thing is the bloody hoodlining dips a bit and the uv has got to some of the plastic ive got eb bits to replace them. It could be me but i think they must have got the uv stabilisation sorted in later models.

the uv on the inside too, I replaced my demister switch and the dimmer switch on the headlight switch and I found cruise control switches on epay.

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 11:08 PM

The demister switch is hard to find . Ive yet to find one that isnt trashed. As far as interior plastics the only thing that i dont have to replace is the trim piece that goes across the windscreen. I know need to find a really dark blue dye to refinish the other bits.ive not been too sucessful as yet.

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

The demister switch is hard to find . Ive yet to find one that isnt trashed. As far as interior plastics the only thing that i dont have to replace is the trim piece that goes across the windscreen. I know need to find a really dark blue dye to refinish the other bits.ive not been too sucessful as yet.

I was surprised how good my windshield piece came back, it does take several applications and then hand buff, the rain has streaked it now but I use the mothers brand, trim and plastic restorer

Sar4890 · 26-07-2017, 11:22 PM

The fairmont is royal blue inside and the replacement parts are grey so you can see my problem i will have to get the colour made up.

stock1991 · 26-07-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sar4890

The fairmont is royal blue inside and the replacement parts are grey so you can see my problem i will have to get the colour made up.

royal blue interior, I can imagine 1991 interior trim anything is getting harder and harder to find

Grub73 · 31-07-2017, 12:50 AM

$380 isn't much at all when you consider what's involved.
For starters, you got three panels replaced, not just one.
The trimmer had to pull the seat down and remove the cover, unpick all of the seams, pattern the new panels, cut them out, stitch them to some new foam, stitch the new panels together, stitch them to what's being reused of the old cover, re-fit the cover and re-assemble the seat.
Add all of that to the cost of the leather at around $135-$170 per square mtr....... and it doesn't seem unreasonable at all.

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