Leather Interior

[Mike Ohler]

Has anyone tried to install a set of seat covers from:

http://www.trimcar.com/index.html

???

They want about $1000 for full leather all three rows. Looking at the seats it looks as though such a job would take a lot of time. My seats are cracking and splitting open. The wife thinks some kind of action is required.

Please let me know what I am in for on such an undertaking.

Thanks.

Mike

1993 FZJ80 Lifted, Locked, Torn Seats

 

[gray]

On first look, it appears like a good deal. Do these just slip over the OEM leather, or do they replace it?

A few thoughts come to mind; ie: quality of the leather; type, thickness, treatments used in processing, etc,etc The website does not appear to address the type of leather and it does not give you choice of leather type, just color (or I missed it).

Lower grade, thin, split thickness, or poorly processed leather may look great for awhile, but then start cracking, etc sooner than a higher quality product.

I would want to know something about the quality specs on the leather used; otherwise, it does appear to be a good deal. Wonder if they could just do the Driver's seat to match; we all know what happens to them.

 

[gmoore28]

I got a bid for $2,500 for full leather, I feel like the $1000 is worth a shot if it is good quality leather.

 

[AATLAS1X]

Then you need to read these threads. Or hit the search feature at the top right.

I have never sold a 3rd row as most never have use and you can also find mint sets for $200.00 So why bother? Also I highly recommend both rows and heated inserts.


First https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=101965

Then https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=141380

Heated seats https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=180281&highlight=leather+install

Another https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=133736&highlight=leather+install

Best,

Shane

 

[AATLAS1X]

On first look, it appears like a good deal. Do these just slip over the OEM leather, or do they replace it?

A few thoughts come to mind; ie: quality of the leather; type, thickness, treatments used in processing, etc,etc The website does not appear to address the type of leather and it does not give you choice of leather type, just color (or I missed it).

Lower grade, thin, split thickness, or poorly processed leather may look great for awhile, but then start cracking, etc sooner than a higher quality product.

I would want to know something about the quality specs on the leather used; otherwise, it does appear to be a good deal. Wonder if they could just do the Driver's seat to match; we all know what happens to them.

The ones I sell are the best out there. Read some threads and if anyone still has questions please post up.

Shane

 

[Mike Ohler]

The prices offered look great, but there is no mention of the leather "weight" or specifications for this leather either (maybe I missed it). The one install I did see seemed to have some stitching a little off and there were some smudge marks, perhaps from the silicone spray used (though I would be happy if mine turned out that well). Trimcar gives you a three year warranty as long as you do not use silicone based lubricants or other chemicals on the materials. I am also interested in doing a two-tone to break it up a little and make it look different. I will give Trimcar a call tomorrow and see if I can get some specifications on the leather they use.

Thanks for all of the great information. I am also looking at adding the subwoofer in the rear compartment, lots of good threads on that subject. I just put in an Eclipse AVN6610 head unit as well as some eclipse/infinity speakers (just missing the lows now).
:shotts:

Thanks,

Mike

 

[AATLAS1X]

The prices offered look great, but there is no mention of the leather "weight" or specifications for this leather either (maybe I missed it). The one install I did see seemed to have some stitching a little off and there were some smudge marks, perhaps from the silicone spray used (though I would be happy if mine turned out that well). Trimcar gives you a three year warranty as long as you do not use silicone based lubricants or other chemicals on the materials. I am also interested in doing a two-tone to break it up a little and make it look different. I will give Trimcar a call tomorrow and see if I can get some specifications on the leather they use.

Thanks,

Mike

I think trim car will work well for you.



Good luck,

Shane

 

[firetruck41]

Mike, AATLAS uses katzkin products, which have an excellent reputation, in fact on several different boards I have seen people refer to it as superior to factory leather, and has excellent fit and finish. I believe it is one of two companies that most dealers use to add leather to vehicles as a dealer option, I think the other brand is Classic Soft Trim. Personally I would stick with one of these two brands. I wouldn't be surprised if Trimcar, resells one of these brands.