replacement leather for front seats?
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replacement leather for front seats?
ok,y'all,,, my buddy has a 1997 E320 in dire need of replacing the leather on his front seats. The poor car sits outside in the hot Georgia sun all summer and the leather has cracked badly. We've searched the threads trying to find a solution,but come up empty handed. Does anyone know where you can buy replacement leather,or M-B Tex for that matter, seat relpacements? Most of the sites we looked at have them but for much older cars. He would be happy with used if they are in better than average condition. BTW, his interior is Parchment. Anyone?
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
Originally Posted by Helmut430
ok,y'all,,, my buddy has a 1997 E320 in dire need of replacing the leather on his front seats. The poor car sits outside in the hot Georgia sun all summer and the leather has cracked badly. We've searched the threads trying to find a solution,but come up empty handed. Does anyone know where you can buy replacement leather,or M-B Tex for that matter, seat relpacements? Most of the sites we looked at have them but for much older cars. He would be happy with used if they are in better than average condition. BTW, his interior is Parchment. Anyone?
Basically, that took out the seating, and replace ONLY the section you want, instead ENTIRE seating.
For Vinly w/ 3 top seating square is about $80 including all the labor.
Last edited by no_clue; Jul 31, 2006 at 10:13 AM.
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92 500sel/01 320e wag
I just replaced both the lower leather seating on my 92 500 sel, I ordered the replacement from
http://www.gahh.com/
They will sell the bottom, top or rear, and I had a local uphostery shop that my local MB dealer uses install. The leather, perforation, and fit is perfect, the only thing i can see is the upper is a little shiney, from all the years of Armorall by the detailers.
I would not try and find anything in the junk yard!
http://www.gahh.com/
They will sell the bottom, top or rear, and I had a local uphostery shop that my local MB dealer uses install. The leather, perforation, and fit is perfect, the only thing i can see is the upper is a little shiney, from all the years of Armorall by the detailers.
I would not try and find anything in the junk yard!
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Originally Posted by Helmut430
ok,y'all,,, my buddy has a 1997 E320 in dire need of replacing the leather on his front seats. The poor car sits outside in the hot Georgia sun all summer and the leather has cracked badly. We've searched the threads trying to find a solution,but come up empty handed. Does anyone know where you can buy replacement leather,or M-B Tex for that matter, seat relpacements? Most of the sites we looked at have them but for much older cars. He would be happy with used if they are in better than average condition. BTW, his interior is Parchment. Anyone?
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2001 E320 RWD - Brilliant Silver/Ash: 100,000+
I agree with everyone
Personally, I like the uberwgn answer, but we don't know how bad they are without photos. I also don't know how user-friendly those kits are.
Since Atlanta is a MAJOR metropolitan area, and there were SO MANY W210s produced (are you sure that is the only body style using the same seats?) I would try the koskesh junkyard route first.
Second, I would try and locate an unholstery shop. no_clue usually has at least two_clues
Third. it sounds like Peter has your answer.
Good Luck!
Since Atlanta is a MAJOR metropolitan area, and there were SO MANY W210s produced (are you sure that is the only body style using the same seats?) I would try the koskesh junkyard route first.
Second, I would try and locate an unholstery shop. no_clue usually has at least two_clues
Third. it sounds like Peter has your answer.
Good Luck!
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
Originally Posted by Musikmann
Second, I would try and locate an unholstery shop. no_clue usually has at least two_clues
The reason I will never go back to "repair kit" because I used to have a W124C for 4 years.
It come w/ Dark Blue leather and start to have small "crack" all around. Then someone suggest me for Professional restoration. (This guy come w/ the Van w/ all the air blower, heater gun, washing bucket, color code chart...etc)
When done, I swear it was soooooo beautiful!!!!! (like just came out of factory - I even tip him extra )
HOWEVER, little less than 1 year later, my 190 lb butt has make those "pre-existing" crack reappear.
And the "repaired area" looks like it has "skin" disease.....
That's when I decided to go w/ Vinly!!!!!
Another 3 years passed by, when I was selling the car..
The buyer was so impress how well I took care of my leather w/ out a single crack. (yeah right!)
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thanks guys,, don't know which option he wants to use but he is anxious to do something soon. As always, you guys are the greatest when it comes to helping out!
