Do any company make custom OEM fit leather seat cover replacements?
08-03-08, 01:17 AM
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Do any company make custom OEM fit leather seat cover replacements?
Just wondering if there are any company that makes custom fit OEM style leather seat covers for the LS430? I searched the net and found most make it for the LS400 model but not the LS430. Is it because they don't have a pattern yet or did a LS430 all these years. I'm not sure if these guys do http://www.11i-usa.com/seat_spo_pre.html and these guys http://www.leatherseats.com/LexusLS_leather_kit.asp make for the LS400 and not LS430. My seats are not ready yet but just looking in case I want them all brand new again. I wouldn't mind spending $500 or so to get my seats back to new again when the time is right. Maybe in Japan they have some. I don't know???? Post websites, prices and info if you can.
DanozLS430...
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08-04-08, 10:08 AM
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Something to consider...
I'm not sure how things work in Hawaii. I've only been there once and I was on Vacation so I didn't get to see much outside of La Haina and Ka'anapali (if that's how you spell it.) Here in Texas though, most every car dealer has a contact for a company that does OEM leather replacement for just about any vehicle. I would suggest you go to the biggest dealership in your area and ask the sales department who they get to install leather for them. I am certain that they will have someone in mind. Tell them what you're trying to accomplish and they should be able to help. The cost to re-do the leather in a typical car here is $995 for two front buckets and the rear seat. They can do OEM color match or you could go custom. Good luck!
08-04-08, 02:50 PM
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I'm not sure how things work in Hawaii. I've only been there once and I was on Vacation so I didn't get to see much outside of La Haina and Ka'anapali (if that's how you spell it.) Here in Texas though, most every car dealer has a contact for a company that does OEM leather replacement for just about any vehicle. I would suggest you go to the biggest dealership in your area and ask the sales department who they get to install leather for them. I am certain that they will have someone in mind. Tell them what you're trying to accomplish and they should be able to help. The cost to re-do the leather in a typical car here is $995 for two front buckets and the rear seat. They can do OEM color match or you could go custom. Good luck!
That's not a bad price for the entire front and back seats redone in leather. I have a small 1/16 hole ih the middle of my rear seat and called several professional leather touch guys and they all wanted about $120-$150 for that small job. Would be nice to redo the whole car brand spanking new. I'll call and check the local car seat leather shops.
DanozLS430...
08-04-08, 05:13 PM
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I think there are a few companies that make seat covers but only problem is the factory seat covers have the holes in it for the ac seats. Not sure if the aftermarket ones have the holes. I have the UCF 30/31 magazine (if you don't have it). You're more then welcome to check it out. LMK.
08-04-08, 07:07 PM
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08-04-08, 07:18 PM
#7
I think there are a few companies that make seat covers but only problem is the factory seat covers have the holes in it for the ac seats. Not sure if the aftermarket ones have the holes. I have the UCF 30/31 magazine (if you don't have it). You're more then welcome to check it out. LMK.
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08-04-08, 09:00 PM
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I have the early model 2001 LS430 with no air cool seats. I believe the later ones came with those. I called a local seat upholstery shop and he explained about the perforated and non perforated years. The quote was $1,800 for front and back all leather. If you want half vinyl (side and back) and half leather (front sitting area) cost would be $1,150. Are these high prices compared to your state?
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Also depends on what type of leather you select, there are hundreds of different type of leather to choose from.
08-04-08, 09:08 PM
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08-04-08, 10:28 PM
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Dan, I got the magazine from Bryan Lee. He brought in a few but I'm not sure if he has anymore. If you wanna check it out, I'll be at the car show in a couple of weeks (my car will be there). I'll bring it with me for the hell of it and in case you wanna take a look at it.
Cody still has his Sparcos (all leather) which used to be in his GS. Hit him up if you'd be interested.
Cody still has his Sparcos (all leather) which used to be in his GS. Hit him up if you'd be interested.
08-04-08, 11:29 PM
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Dan, I got the magazine from Bryan Lee. He brought in a few but I'm not sure if he has anymore. If you wanna check it out, I'll be at the car show in a couple of weeks (my car will be there). I'll bring it with me for the hell of it and in case you wanna take a look at it.
Cody still has his Sparcos (all leather) which used to be in his GS. Hit him up if you'd be interested.
Cody still has his Sparcos (all leather) which used to be in his GS. Hit him up if you'd be interested.
DanozLS430...
08-05-08, 09:00 AM
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Info for Danoz...
I have the early model 2001 LS430 with no air cool seats. I believe the later ones came with those. I called a local seat upholstery shop and he explained about the perforated and non perforated years. The quote was $1,800 for front and back all leather. If you want half vinyl (side and back) and half leather (front sitting area) cost would be $1,150. Are these high prices compared to your state?
DanozLS430....
DanozLS430....
Apologize for not clarifying... the $995 installed price for front and back is with Leather on the seating surfaces and Leather Match on the sides. I'm not sure who the guys are getting their leather from there but I've seen lots of jobs done with the Leather Match and it looks awesome. The guys here offer OEM color match, custom colors, custom piping, custom stitching, and perforated and non-perforated leathers. I'm not sure what they charge for an all Leather application here but I would expect it to be more expensive. Hawaii is probably going to cost more because the hides probably have to be shipped via boat to get to the guys over there. I was there in 2005 and everything was quite a bit more expensive than it is here in Texas. I think the prices they've quoted sound fair considering you're in Hawaii. I would ask to the guy to show some of his work. Maybe look at a car he has recently done and also ask to see a car he has done about a year ago to see how it's holding up. Also, ask him who he gets his leather from and what kind of hide he's using. Stay away from a "split grain that's been corrected" they are a thin leather usually split from the bottom portion of the hide (that's the inner portion of the hide) and then an artificial grain is embedded on the leather to make it look real. It looks good new but it doesn't last very long and cracks fairly easily. Ideally you want a "full grain" leather or at least a "top grain" leather. Don't get fulled by fancy leather titles such as "Corinthian" leather or "Italian" leather. That's just marketing BS. Good luck with your search.
08-05-08, 10:24 AM
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Apologize for not clarifying... the $995 installed price for front and back is with Leather on the seating surfaces and Leather Match on the sides. I'm not sure who the guys are getting their leather from there but I've seen lots of jobs done with the Leather Match and it looks awesome. The guys here offer OEM color match, custom colors, custom piping, custom stitching, and perforated and non-perforated leathers. I'm not sure what they charge for an all Leather application here but I would expect it to be more expensive. Hawaii is probably going to cost more because the hides probably have to be shipped via boat to get to the guys over there. I was there in 2005 and everything was quite a bit more expensive than it is here in Texas. I think the prices they've quoted sound fair considering you're in Hawaii. I would ask to the guy to show some of his work. Maybe look at a car he has recently done and also ask to see a car he has done about a year ago to see how it's holding up. Also, ask him who he gets his leather from and what kind of hide he's using. Stay away from a "split grain that's been corrected" they are a thin leather usually split from the bottom portion of the hide (that's the inner portion of the hide) and then an artificial grain is embedded on the leather to make it look real. It looks good new but it doesn't last very long and cracks fairly easily. Ideally you want a "full grain" leather or at least a "top grain" leather. Don't get fulled by fancy leather titles such as "Corinthian" leather or "Italian" leather. That's just marketing BS. Good luck with your search.
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