Mondo Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I thought I'd better post some pictures to show what a half leather retrim looks like when it's coupled with some brand new Zolda Shadow centres. All Lee's leatherwork on the front seats is completed now, but I'm waiting on a pair of brand new lower bolsters before I fit the other covers. He wanted black leather with dark grey topstitching (he'd been looking at John's blue cabbie!) and, once he heard I could get new 90 Spec fabric, he had to have some! So here's where we're at currently: In the flesh, the combination of the black leather and the new fabric really does look superb! The pictures don't really do it justice. They'll be a beautiful set of seats when I'm done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 They look fantastic Will defo b givin ya a shout when I need mine doin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 They look realy good,but still prefer grey leather like the originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest escott1973i Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 they are great m8 really really like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 So the front seats are now completed and ready for collection this eveing. Here's what they look like: Topstitched leather endcaps for the extending squabs. Just something a little different... Just the backs to do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Great job,i know where to send mine in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 top job simon as normal cheap job = shit job ,gotta pay for good quality seats cant wait to see these in the flesh then get my centres redone u will have a trade stand within the cabbie club!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Great job,i know where to send mine in future. It would be my pleasure, Ian top job simon as normal cheap job = shit job ,gotta pay for good quality seats cant wait to see these in the flesh then get my centres redone u will have a trade stand within the cabbie club!!! You're worth every penny I'm paying you to act as my "town crier"...!! In all seriousness though, there's a phenomenal amount of work goes into retrimming seats... possibly a lot more than people actually realise. Everything HAS to be made correctly or the end result just won't look right. I think that's why a lot of aftermarket retrims can sometimes look a little wrinkled or creased. I do everything I can to avoid those issues as I want to be proud of the work I produce. Costwise, a car interior sees a helluva lot of sunlight. Ordinary upholstery leather simply won't last as long as that designed for automotive use because it doesn't have the UV protection. Automotive leather costs more due to that extra protection for the environment it's to be used in. Basically, a good quality retrim that's going to last for years (as the OEM interiors do) can't realistically be done for pennies. John has watched me do some work on his front seats and he'll probably be the first to admit that there's far more involved than he originally thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted September 1, 2014 Admin Share Posted September 1, 2014 seats looks amazing :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 seats looks amazing :>) Thank you The owner was, quite literally, speechless when he came to collect them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 How much would it be to retrim some 90 specs front and rear and the front door cards in black/red leather ? was gonna try it myself but as someone has said it will just look crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 How much would it be to retrim some 90 specs front and rear and the front door cards in black/red leather ? was gonna try it myself but as someone has said it will just look crap Are you looking to keep the 90 Spec centres at all? Or would it be black bolsters / red centres and black cards with red leather where the fabric currently is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think it would be as you said for this cab (black bolsters and red centres etc) as its my non standard project if it was my next one which i hav'nt got yet its gonna be standard if i can get hold of some of the trim before it becomes unavailable. Just thinking could the stiching be red too? and im thinking poss if i get it done about having the rear panels done too otherwise it wont look as good. Oh another thought could you make a new tonnau cover too in the same colour etc? that actually looks easy compared to the seats and cards. All this is if i can pass it with the other half etc, obv gonna have to be a credit card moment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 As a reasonably accurate guide price, you'd be looking at around £1,400 for front and rear seats, doorcards and rear quarters. Leather and stitching colour is entirely your call there. Tonneau cover: I do have one here (which I'm eventually gonna get yelled at A LOT for!) so I could make one to match. Not sure on cost on that right now though. Hope that helps a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 So the rear seat base is now completed: I've added another pleat into the fabric so it ties in with the front seats a little more. And, of course, lots of lovely grey topstitching too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 And the rear seats are now finished (with the exception of reattaching the press-studs to the top)! I usually find that the little things can make a big difference, such as the matching leather pullstraps All in all, I think Lee will be happy when he comes to collect them next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skye Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Wow is all I can say. I hope to get mine done at some point. What would be the cost of just the two front seats? They are exactly the same as these you've done (they are all fabric at the moment) Edited September 8, 2014 by Skye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks, Skye A pair of Recaro fronts done like these would be £625, including the new fabric centres. I've so far only managed to track down a supply of the 90 Spec fabric though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skye Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Worth every penny, will be in contact when I can sort things out. Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The other half has give me the go ahead to get my seats etc done as long as i dont buy a fiesta turbo ive got my eye on ill be in touch in the next 4-8 weeks (moving house soon) and i need to get hold of four new side bolsters as they are all nackered and need to sort out my sagging door cards and 6x9 rears going to be the most in one go ive spent on it so far but i cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 ill pm you tommorow when ive got time with some questions etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Worth every penny, will be in contact when I can sort things out. Cheers, Matt. No problem, Matt - I'm not going anywhere. The other half has give me the go ahead to get my seats etc done as long as i dont buy a fiesta turbo ive got my eye on ill be in touch in the next 4-8 weeks (moving house soon) and i need to get hold of four new side bolsters as they are all nackered and need to sort out my sagging door cards and 6x9 rears going to be the most in one go ive spent on it so far but i cant wait I like reading things like this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Am temped to delete this thread I can't stop comin bac 2 it & havin a look lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Am temped to delete this thread I can't stop comin bac 2 it & havin a look lol As long as it keeps you interested! Did I mention I now have a sizeable amount of the exact same leather I trimmed John's seats with...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Reed Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 WOW! Stunning! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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