zockslexus Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 so, my es, like many others, has the badly ripped and faded front seats. I was thinking about getting these... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...mMakeTrack=true anybody have a better suggestion? I live in the chicago area...and i am scared of the recovering costs at a shop.
SW03ES Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 It all depends on your budget. Those are pretty junky looking IMHO, but they're better than the ripped and torn seats.
zockslexus Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 It all depends on your budget. Those are pretty junky looking IMHO, but they're better than the ripped and torn seats. IMHO? Thank you for your response, however. My budget is limited, I was looking for my options. Any suggestions?
LexKid630 Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Is it just the driver's seat or both that are ripped? If it's only one or either a top or bottom that needs to be replaced, i'm sure someday on ebay they will have a used seat in better condition. You could call some local junkyards as well. i'm sure someone can find a used one for you for less than $180 - and they would be OEM seats and not look like you put some "synthetic" skin covers on them I'd try looking for used ones. when it comes time to sell the car, getting OEM seats will pay off as well.
zockslexus Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 Is it just the driver's seat or both that are ripped?If it's only one or either a top or bottom that needs to be replaced, i'm sure someday on ebay they will have a used seat in better condition. You could call some local junkyards as well. i'm sure someone can find a used one for you for less than $180 - and they would be OEM seats and not look like you put some "synthetic" skin covers on them I'd try looking for used ones. when it comes time to sell the car, getting OEM seats will pay off as well. thanks for getting back to me lexkid, well, i pretty much need two new seats...they were never cared for...I have never seen such bad seats!! I came to this forum simply because I have exhausted all my options other than just being patient and waiting for an opportunity like you discribed on ebay...however, I have done my share of looking...just cannot see any alternatives other than those fake synthetic leather seat covers... My buddy who has a 96sc300 found actual oem seat covers on ebay a few years ago, paid $300 for them, and reupholstered his seats himself...I can't be so lucky!
TOGWT Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 I have no idea on costs, but it may be a viable option (as close to OEM as you could get) Leather seat re-upholstery - http://www.leatherseats.com/ http://www.trimcar.com/ http://www.katzkin.com/ http://www.gahh.com/index.php
zockslexus Posted January 30, 2008 Author Posted January 30, 2008 I have no idea on costs, but it may be a viable option (as close to OEM as you could get)Leather seat re-upholstery - http://www.leatherseats.com/ http://www.trimcar.com/ http://www.katzkin.com/ http://www.gahh.com/index.php thanks! I will check them out...I know katzkin wants a grand...gulp
dahl Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 get the bad panels replaced @ a trim shop and we can redye them to factory finish,we do all the chicagoland lexus dealers www.leatherdyeing.com we can also help u with a trim shop.
zockslexus Posted February 1, 2008 Author Posted February 1, 2008 get the bad panels replaced @ a trim shop and we can redye them to factory finish,we do all the chicagoland lexus dealerswww.leatherdyeing.com we can also help u with a trim shop. sweet..i sent your company an email. waiting for your response.
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