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Old 11-12-08, 02:09 PM
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I got my 1995 SC400 interior redone. Took it to a place in El Monte called Brother's Custom Upholstery. Hugo took care of me and I am extremely happy with the result. He got me some really nice leather used by NSX and the price was very good too.

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how much did he charge...? i may need mine redone pretty soon.
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I got the rear seat, rear back support and two front seats for $1,100

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Nice, do you think they can fix the infamous cracked interior window trims?
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I am not sure but nothing is impossible. I will bring my e-brake cover along with steering wheel redone to match the seats. Give them a call.

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Wow looks good. How is the quality compared to OEM? One thing I'm afraid of with aftermarket is that many times than not, they aren't as plushy as Lexus' leather.
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Wow...Looking good. The foam surely has been redone.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Wow looks good. How is the quality compared to OEM? One thing I'm afraid of with aftermarket is that many times than not, they aren't as plushy as Lexus' leather.
As far as what I can see, these seats look 10 times better than what I had. Obviously OEM is the best but after 12 years nothing looks better than a new set of leather. I plan to do the door panels, e-brake boot and steering wheel with matching leather also.
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did he ever give you a price on the whole interior of the car? Just kind of curious as to the price if i was to ever re-do one of my cars.
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That looks great! My gripe with the OEM stuff in the older cars (mine is a '94 GS) is the leather is too hard. If anything, the new leather is more plush than in an older Lexus.
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Originally Posted by Blk96Supra
did he ever give you a price on the whole interior of the car? Just kind of curious as to the price if i was to ever re-do one of my cars.
I paid $1,100 for all seats. As far as the leather, it is a very high quality one. My friend JamesN coming to my place tomorrow to help me install the seats back and perhaps u can give you his opinion on it.
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wow theres lots of wrinkles in it from what i see.... and the price is a bit too high for that quality of work.... but if he gave you good materials than i guess its ok....
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