YannG's 05 Lexus LS430 Build thread
03-21-24, 07:13 AM
#316
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- Seat Upholstery
Hello,
Quick update : I finally got around to re-upholstering my driver seat with new to me (used) OEM upper and lower black leather. The process is relatively easy but just time consuming!
Torn leathers:
Removing the front seat :
Seat completely stripped:
\
I re-used the foam cushion and only replaced the leathers. (no picture of the upper cushion process)
JDM grab handles put back in:
This was the "not so fun" part but I bought a hog ring kit on amazon and it came in extremely handy! First you have to remove the old hog rings with a lot of force, then get the new ones on - all whilst pushing down on the hard foam cushion and getting the hog ring pliers correctly aligned.
Quick update : I finally got around to re-upholstering my driver seat with new to me (used) OEM upper and lower black leather. The process is relatively easy but just time consuming!
Torn leathers:
Removing the front seat :
Seat completely stripped:
\I re-used the foam cushion and only replaced the leathers. (no picture of the upper cushion process)
JDM grab handles put back in:
This was the "not so fun" part but I bought a hog ring kit on amazon and it came in extremely handy! First you have to remove the old hog rings with a lot of force, then get the new ones on - all whilst pushing down on the hard foam cushion and getting the hog ring pliers correctly aligned.
Last edited by YannG; 03-21-24 at 07:30 AM.
03-21-24, 07:20 AM
#317
Intermediate
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- Seat Upholstery - Part 2
Hog ring attached:
both upper and lower cushions needed around 15/20 hog rings - it took a while!
No more rips / tears!
A quick wipe with my favorite leather cleaner
Quick interior vacuum
I am very happy with the outcome - the seat looks great & the color match is perfect.
Nice and clean before the SouthrnFresh Car show !
SouthrnFresh car show pictures - It was great to spend time with @styloren , @LSBij , @Ellesse , Shuja
Thanks!
Yann.
both upper and lower cushions needed around 15/20 hog rings - it took a while!
No more rips / tears!
A quick wipe with my favorite leather cleaner
Quick interior vacuum
I am very happy with the outcome - the seat looks great & the color match is perfect.
Nice and clean before the SouthrnFresh Car show !
SouthrnFresh car show pictures - It was great to spend time with @styloren , @LSBij , @Ellesse , Shuja
Thanks!
Yann.
Last edited by YannG; 03-21-24 at 07:25 AM.
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03-21-24, 07:26 AM
#318
Looks so good Yann! Love your execution! I really need a lip kit and see that there is one that is 062 right now on eBay... I'm pretty tempted. Also need the roof spoiler...
What's the next step of the build for you?
What's the next step of the build for you?
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Yesterday, 11:47 PM
#320
Hello all,
The time has finally come to install the JDM Celsior lip kit!
Started by removing the oem sideskirts bolts
Cleaned the sills as I don't think they had seen the light of day since the car was new!
Removed the old tape residue and replaced it with 3M double-sided tape:
I this installation to be as clean and OEM as possible so purchased new clips for underneath the car.
Passenger side skirt is on - it was a really easy process with everything lining up perfectly!
Driver side is next + front lip!
Thanks.
The time has finally come to install the JDM Celsior lip kit!
Started by removing the oem sideskirts bolts
Cleaned the sills as I don't think they had seen the light of day since the car was new!
Removed the old tape residue and replaced it with 3M double-sided tape:
I this installation to be as clean and OEM as possible so purchased new clips for underneath the car.
Passenger side skirt is on - it was a really easy process with everything lining up perfectly!
Driver side is next + front lip!
Thanks.
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