Bought a leather kit from Metric TLC / AATLAS1X that I had sitting around for 3+ years

[hoon]

Over 3 years ago, I purchased a leather kit from AATLAS1X. For reasons that I don't need to bore you guys with, I never got around to getting it installed. It sat in the box through a Colorado winter, Arizona summer and then some - I expected the worse when I opened the box last week.

Long story short, the kits were in pristine condition and ended up fitting like a glove which is a testament to the quality of these kits.

Couple of crappy pics:

 

[Phenx48]

That looks great!
I have been eyeing a few different ones on eBay but am not convinced they will look right. Thanks for the post. I will look into AATLASIX.

 

[mervo]

Damn. Looks amazing.

Install fairly straightforward?

 

[iptman]

What a tease. @Phenx48 you might want to do a couple searches in the bad sellers section first. These kits are NLA.

 

[Finnyfam60]

This is just wrong on so many levels...

 

[retrofive]

That looks great!
I have been eyeing a few different ones on eBay but am not convinced they will look right. Thanks for the post. I will look into AATLASIX.

Please do your research first. Search here for AATLASIX/Labrack

 

[hoon]

Damn. Looks amazing.

Install fairly straightforward?

Had it installed at a shop. One-day turnaround.

 

[hoon]

What a tease. @Phenx48 you might want to do a couple searches in the bad sellers section first. These kits are NLA.

This is just wrong on so many levels...

What am I missing here?

 

[jfz80]

His customer service is not on par with his products.
Darn near opposite with numerous dissatisfied customers. A shame as it was a nice product.

 

[hoon]

His customer service is not on par with his products.
Darn near opposite with numerous dissatisfied customers. A shame as it was a nice product.

Yea, just read through some of the threads regarding this. s*** - hope it doesn't look like I'm rubbing it in for those who got a raw deal.

 

[NCFJ]

I've read good things about Frank's covers. trying to recall his screen name

 

[NLXTACY]

I was in the exact same situation. Bought my leathers before he turned into a steaming pile of crap. Three years almost to the day before I installed...well, the fronts anyway. Quality was great although I never got my complete order. People ask me all the time and I refuse to give him any credit or kudos.

 

[jwilliams]

I've read good things about Frank's covers. trying to recall his screen name

Frank's screen name is @FloridaFJ80
His website -Land Cruiser Heaven

My video review of his leather kits, for those that are looking for other vendors.
@hoon - Not discounting Metric at all... we all know his kits were great. And your leather looks great installed!
But people can search and come to their own conclusions. I went with Land Cruiser Heaven.

 

[LOOKman]

I have a first row kit coming from Frank (aka Land Cruiser Heaven). Due next week.
Frank is your go-to guy. He'll respond quickly, pleasureable and without the addition of some sort of drama.

OP, that install looks fa-nomenal!

 

[tweeek]

Ill vouch for @FloridaFJ80.

I haven't got my covers installed yet, but they look amazing in the box lol. He was very helpful and fast to reply.

 

[Phenx48]

Thanks @iptman, @retrofive and @jwilliams for your input. I will revisit your direction and do additional research before i get to my wish list. Until then I have more pressing things to replace on my 80. @hoon, I am glad your covers look nice, especially after sitting in the boxes for so long...

 

[bmw635]

Looks like Frank's kit is real leather? Metric metric TLC kit is silicone or imitation leather , not real leather. I was disappointed with the claim. Shows worn spot after 3yrs.

 

[Strand4x4]

Question for you? Do you still have the old leather and would you sell it? I need some patch material. BTW, that leather looks great! Best that I have seen.

 

[hoon]

Question for you? Do you still have the old leather and would you sell it? I need some patch material. BTW, that leather looks great! Best that I have seen.

Gosh no, sorry. Never thought about having some around for patch leather.

 

[flyingmonkey]

I’m in the same boat, got the Metric TLC leather and never installed. I’ll have them installed in a few weeks and I’m wondering if I should treat them prior to install. They’ve been in a box and are still as soft and clean as the day I got them. Someone mentioned treating them before install. I don’t know about leather care so I’m wondering if I should and if so with what?