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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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Leather Conversion

Does anybody know the price to convert the cloth seats to leather?

I moronically punched through a spray paint can inside the car and got paint all over the interior... while I was able to clean up the plastic/metal parts, all of the cloth seats were soaked with paint and my insurance said they can be covered under comprehensive. So I'm thinking if the repair bill is high, I'll just take the money and get them wrapped with leather!
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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since you live in bay area,
maybe you can check this link..

http://www.thecityofsanfrancisco.com...pholstery.html
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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cost is about 1200-1400 depending on the installer http://www.classicsofttrim.com
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Look into the old trusty CST option as well - $1400-1600 for full leather treatment. But, looks like you may have some staining on some non-seating areas, which wouldn't be part of the deal with them.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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Thanks guys! I'll take the car for an estimate tomorrow and see what the bill is.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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for aftermarket leather the best thing is you can do dual tone leather
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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schwarz c230 and Tommy where did you get the info from? Because I brought the car to a local leather up. shop in San Jose, CA and they wanted $2000+ for just 50/50 leather!!
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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Um, I got mine done by CST for $1600. Others have paid a little less for same thing - depends on the local franchise's price, I guess.
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Originally posted by 20FHK02
schwarz c230 and Tommy where did you get the info from? Because I brought the car to a local leather up. shop in San Jose, CA and they wanted $2000+ for just 50/50 leather!!
You also might want to send MBenzNL an E-mail if you're looking for a more factory look. But the choice is yours- aftermarket or factory. Just be sure that the work is of a quality that you would be satisfied with.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by mj50
i've done 2tone custom leather interior for about $1100 after tax+labor. Includes all seats, door panels and center console.
Where is the shop? I called a supposed CST installation center in Hayward but they said they do wholesale only........
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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If you are willing to make the drive......

In LA one of the best places that all the show cars get thier interior done at is KREATIVE INTERIOR.... they did my car in seude and it came out pretty good. they can do your can in any material and it only takes a few days.... if you are interested thier website is www.kreativeinterior.com
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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If you are willing to make the drive......

In LA one of the best places that all the show cars get thier interior done at is KREATIVE INTERIOR.... they did my car in seude and it came out pretty good. they can do your can in any material and it only takes a few days.... if you are interested thier website is www.kreativeinterior.com
suede is a beeeyatch. If you aint a show car DONT do suede esp if you have kids I wish i coulda gone w/a darker color like you widew203...
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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why what happening to ur seude??? and i wanted to ask u but forgot.... how did the wrap teh cornews of ur roof where the sunroof is.... my place said it would be really hard to wrap it since seude dont stretch...
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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why what happening to ur seude??? and i wanted to ask u but forgot.... how did the wrap teh cornews of ur roof where the sunroof is.... my place said it would be really hard to wrap it since seude dont stretch...
Not hard BUT...my roof headliner is KINDA folding need to have it checked. ANYTHING can be done in suede-did you see my rear speaker tray? If you need someone to 'complete' your suede pm me.
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