Not wanting to take this off-topic. All I can say - you can't compare. I spent probably into 100+ hr now and still need to finish small rear seat. I talked to professional upholsterers. This is 60-70hr job to do 2 rows according to them. Which makes this price unbelievably low if you figure materials/supplies/labor.
Replacement Seat Covers for LX470 / Land Cruiser
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NukeGoat, how many posts am I up to? 
Just placed my order!
Just placed my order!
- Material : Full-Grain Nappa Leather (+$150) $150.00
- Leather Color : Light Grey
- Inserts Color : Light Grey
- Top Stitching Color : Light Grey
- Center Console : Light Grey
- Middle-Row Covers : Included $249.95
- Wrinkles in Inserts: Yes
- Land Cruiser or LX470: Land Cruiser
- Style of Seats for LX470 / Land Cruiser: Straight Insert
No, regular leather. The Napa must be like sitting on a cloud. Lol
The installer said it was not anymore difficult than anything else. Took him about 3 hrs per seat. But, he does it everyday. He steamed the padding and brought it back to life. I highly recommend this.
I've heard this before. How does steaming last? It seems to me it would perk it up and then it would cool and dry and go back to how it was?
Steaming brings foam back to shape and it will stay. But it’s not going to be same firmness. In my truck I steamed all of them but had to buy driver’s bottom. Very expensive but it makes difference
I just ordered Driver's back and bottom as well.
I just did some quick checks and all the Toyota part numbers for the factory covers are identical from 1998-2000, so I don’t imagine there will be issues, but it would be nice to have some guarantees from @Ridies.
Are you able to view this album, it has over 40 pics of my seats from a 98:
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I can take more if needed.
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Are you able to view this album, it has over 40 pics of my seats from a 98:
Leatherique
I can take more if needed.
It looks like they will fit just fine but I have forwarded some of those pictures to manufacturing side to make sure. Will let you know asap.
BTW, I am not familiar with this album concept on forum. What is it? There are only pictures, no text so I am not sure what the "message" is behind those albums. Can someone please explain that to me?
Thanks
Are you able to view this album, it has over 40 pics of my seats from a 98:
Leatherique
I can take more if needed.
Did leatherique rejuvenate those seats like that?
No hidden “message” from me. There’s a limit to the number of pictures you can attach to a post. If you upload to an album, you can embed as many of those images as you want in a post. It’s just easier to upload in bulk when you’re dealing with a bunch of pics. They were handy, that’s all.
For the backstory, I did a write-up on restoring the leather in my truck using Leatherique‘s products. It turned out great and held up for a while, but now it’s got a couple gashes and is starting look bad again in the high-traffic spots. If the OE leather was thicker, it would have worked better.
Leatherique: products, process and before/after pics
Background I applied leather conditioner a few times, but for the most part, I have neglected the leather in my 98 LC since I got it in 2003. It now has 245k on the clock, and everyone that sees it is amazed its nearly 20 years old…until they get inside. The sun and neglect have somehow...
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Leatherique and many hours. It’s labor intensive. I should have also pulled the covers, replaced the DS foam and reinforced some of the worn leather by gluing leather patches on the backside. It would have held up better that way, but if you’re going to all that trouble then new leather is probably the way to go.
I ordered covers. I was just wondering because I tried some Leatherique on mine before the cracking and it didn't seem to help. I would like to know how to maintain for the future so I am not back here again.
I been through all this. Rejuvinate, dye, etc. Let's make it simple. Once leather done it's done. Take cardboard, soak it in oil. Is it "pliable"? Yes. It's exactly what happens with dried out leather and "products". @Ridies already responded with "clean with soapy water". Yes, this is it. And if you can - keep it out of sun. Tint your car and put windshield cover. Afterall our leather is 20 year old.. I was taking apart 20 yo BMW seats. Leather IS like cardboard, you can rip it with your hands. LX leather wasn't as bad. It's just old, not much you can really do. Buy new cover and move on.
Seats I painted (before on BMW) looked good for a while but it doesn't hold up. That's why I wanted to learn upholstery for myself.
P.S. Because upholstery so expensive companies that produce "snake oils" can advertise miracles. But in my experience... Maybe it's my own opinion. But. If leather shot it's shot. You can make it look good, paint, etc. But it won't last. Period.
Not sure about the soap and water other than as a cleaning methodology. I was asking about how to maintain the new seats. Old cracked Leather is Old Cracked leather. My question is how do you keep New Leather from becoming Old Cracked Leather. Already doing the windshield and tint deal.
The Leatherique I purchased and used I was not impressed with. I started trying it when the Leather started feeling a little stiff. Didn't seem to change anything in the long run and the seats failed somewhat shortly after that. My seats were not dirty ever.
Correct. Not much you can do to keep it from becoming Old Cracked Leather. Remove UV and weather exposure. Thats it. Soap and water to clean. Clean up spills.
Do your realize that top layer is pretty much vinyl? Paint layer on top of leather has UV protection, etc. None of those "products" will event penetrate it. It is in a sense like vinyl.
Quality leather will last longer. Let's say you got same quality leather as it was from factory. It will look great 10 years. It will be like what you have in 20 years. I think it's pretty good. If you do keep it in shade - it will last even longer.
P.S. Modern vinyl's will outlast any leather. But they are not cheap. So its kind of weird feeling, pay more for vinyl
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