ARCHIVE Replacement Leather Seat Covers for LX/LC

[dannyLX]

I now have leather seat covers specifically tailored for our trucks. They're available for both 100 series LC's and LX470's, and I've got the colors closely matching the factory ones. The leather we're talking about? 100% fine grain nappa. It's legit. Planning to add more types of leather down the road, possibly at a friendlier price point for those interested.

One thing to note - I've opted not to do the wrinkles for the LX470. Lexus has its unique way of heat stamping those subtle wrinkles on their OEM leather. Most seat cover vendors and upholsterers just stitch them in, which honestly, in my opinion, doesn't look as good. It's quite costly to replicate the Lexus process, so I decided to make them without the wrinkles. The result? A super clean look that, in my eyes, beats a half-hearted attempt at being period correct.

Right now I can sell a set for the entire car at $1199 for fine grain nappa which includes all head rests, arm rests, center console, rear seat-back pockets, and extra leather if you want to attempt the leather on the door cards. I can also stitch a steering wheel if you ship it out to me for $399.


Here's the pricing breakdown:

• Front Row: $649 (includes center console, arm rests, and headrests)
• Front & Middle Row: $999 (as above)
• Entire Car (All three rows): $1199 (you get the idea)

Expedited Shipping (2-3 weeks): +$100
Standard Shipping (5-6 weeks): Free of charge

If you've been interested in the idea of refreshing your seats or just want to chat about it, shoot me a message. I've also attached some pics of my beige interior below so you can see how they turned out on my ride. Cheers!

 

[natedawg607]

Looks good, what colors do you have available? anything non-oem like a mocha that audi does or other?

 

[excessive]

Very nice.

 

[sr5pickup]

Do you have these in stock or is it on a made to order basis? If so what’s the eta? Any closeups of the leather?

 

[John Patton]

If we purchased the fronts now would we be able to come back and do the middle and rear later?

 

[medtro]

Do you have pictures of them installed on LC seats?

 

[dannyLX]

Looks good, what colors do you have available? anything non-oem like a mocha that audi does or other?

We can accommodate for a range of different colors including some non-OEM options. If you're specifically interested in a mocha shade, we can certainly accommodate that request. We work closely with our leather tannery, so custom colors like mocha are feasible. However, for more unconventional shades, it might not be possible.

 

[dannyLX]

Do you have these in stock or is it on a made to order basis? If so what’s the eta? Any closeups of the leather?

Currently, our covers are crafted on a made-to-order basis directly from our factory in South Asia. However, if there is sufficient demand, I would consider keeping OEM colors in our US stock for quicker delivery.

Regarding delivery times:

• Expedited Shipping: 2-3 weeks with an additional charge of $100.
• Standard Shipping: 5-6 weeks and it's free of charge.

As for close-ups of the leather, see the attached photo. There is almost no grain to the leather and it's very supple. This is a photo of the center console and armrest.

 

[dannyLX]

Do you have pictures of them installed on LC seats?

At the moment, I don't have direct photos of them installed on LC seats. However, our factory possesses the stencil specifically designed for stitching the 100 series LC's. If you're open to it, I'm looking for someone to showcase them. In exchange for you posting photos and providing a vouch review for the quality on this thread, I'd be more than willing to offer them at a discounted rate. Ideally, I'm hoping to find someone keen on purchasing the complete set, or at the very least, the front and middle rows. This way, fellow members can get a comprehensive view of the product's fit and finish. Let me know if you're interested!

 

[dannyLX]

If we purchased the fronts now would we be able to come back and do the middle and rear later?

Absolutely! If you choose to purchase the fronts now, you can definitely come back to order the middle and rear later. The price would simply be adjusted for the difference. I'd highly recommend getting at least the front and middle row at the same time to ensure a cohesive look, as the front would then match the rear. While our color closely mirrors the factory shade, it's not an exact match. I personally updated my entire interior, which made the distinction virtually undetectable.

 

[medtro]

At the moment, I don't have direct photos of them installed on LC seats. However, our factory possesses the stencil specifically designed for stitching the 100 series LC's. If you're open to it, I'm looking for someone to showcase them. In exchange for you posting photos and providing a vouch for the quality on this thread, I'd be more than willing to offer them at a discounted rate. Ideally, I'm hoping to find someone keen on purchasing the complete set, or at the very least, the front and middle rows. This way, fellow members can get a comprehensive view of the product's fit and finish. Let me know if you're interested!

Thanks for the offer. I prefer a honest review, not an obligated review.

 

[dannyLX]

Thanks for the offer. I prefer a honest review, not an obligated review.

I prefer that too! The offer was simply a way to introduce our product to the community while giving someone a bit of a deal since were starting out. If our product wasn't up to par, I'd expect any review, discounted or not, to reflect that. I'm confident in what we offer. If anyone is open to this let me know!

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Any chance you could post pictures of the rear plastic clip for the front seat backs?

 

[dannyLX]

Any chance you could post pictures of the rear plastic clip for the front seat backs?

I don't have photos of the rear plastic clips for the front seat backs since they've already been installed. I had them fitted by an upholstery shop, and the guy doing the installation assured me that the cover required no modifications for installation. However, he did point out that the process was quite intricate as it took him four days to complete the car. While it's possible to do it yourself, I'd highly advise getting a professional to handle the installation.

The only plastic J clip I can give you a glimpse of is from the third row seat, as it's the only accessible plastic piece post-installation. Please see the attached picture for reference. I hope this provides some clarity!

 

[rdsmvp]

I prefer that too! The offer was simply a way to introduce our product to the community while giving someone a bit of a deal since were starting out. If our product wasn't up to par, I'd expect any review, discounted or not, to reflect that. I'm confident in what we offer. If anyone is open to this let me know!

I can do that. Looking for new covers for the front seats. Do not mind posting an honest, real deal review. If it is good I will let others know, same way if I see anything that can be improved with it. Just PM me.

CR

 

[medtro]

I prefer that too! The offer was simply a way to introduce our product to the community while giving someone a bit of a deal since were starting out. If our product wasn't up to par, I'd expect any review, discounted or not, to reflect that. I'm confident in what we offer. If anyone is open to this let me know!

I didn't get that feeling when I saw "In exchange ..... providing a vouch ..."

If you're open to it, I'm looking for someone to showcase them. In exchange for you posting photos and providing a vouch for the quality on this thread, I'd be more than willing to offer them at a discounted rate.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Awesome to see another leather option out there, given some of the issues others have experienced with other vendors lately. I have not been impressed with the longevity of the LSeats leather, so may be looking again soon.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

I don't have photos of the rear plastic clips for the front seat backs since they've already been installed. I had them fitted by an upholstery shop, and the guy doing the installation assured me that the cover required no modifications for installation. However, he did point out that the process was quite intricate as it took him four days to complete the car. While it's possible to do it yourself, I'd highly advise getting a professional to handle the installation.

The only plastic J clip I can give you a glimpse of is from the third row seat, as it's the only accessible plastic piece post-installation. Please see the attached picture for reference. I hope this provides some clarity!

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Thanks. There is well-documented issue with Ridies leather where the J hook for the front seat backs is too small. Since they also source their product from South Asia (Karachi, Pakistan to be specific!) I wondered if the template might be shared between the two sources too!

Here's what I ran into with the J clip - not a show stopper by any means and I really enjoy my Ridies even after a year of hard use.
OEM vs Ridies:

 

[dannyLX]

I didn't get that feeling when I saw "In exchange ..... providing a vouch ..."

This way, fellow members can get a comprehensive view of the product's fit and finish. Let me know if you're interested!

I'm sorry to hear that you felt that way. I thought the context around the word made my intention clear, which was to gather more feedback from the community. Nevertheless, I appreciate your feedback. In the future, I'll make an effort to phrase things more clearly to minimize potential misunderstandings. Thanks.

 

[dannyLX]

Thanks. There is well-documented issue with Ridies leather where the J hook for the front seat backs is too small. Since they also source their product from South Asia (Karachi, Pakistan to be specific!) I wondered if the template might be shared between the two sources too!

Here's what I ran into with the J clip - not a show stopper by any means and I really enjoy my Ridies even after a year of hard use.
OEM vs Ridies:

Thank you for sharing that information. It's interesting to hear about that well-documented issue with Ridies leather. Given that they source their product from South Asia, it's indeed possible that there might be similarities in the clips or stencil used by different factories.

It's good to know that the J clip issue isn't a major hindrance and that you've been enjoying your seat covers despite it. With the information given to me from the installer, I can only assume that this wouldn’t be an issue with my covers given his feedback.

In regards to the clip was it a fitment issue when trying to install it? If this is a problem I can address this to the factory and get it corrected in the future but given the installation of the covers on my personal car, I'm nearly certain this wouldn't be an issue with ours. Thanks!