Leather Upholstery

kilary · 01-03-2006, 01:08 PM

I have a BA Fairmont V8 and am considering having seats converted to leather. Has anyone had any experience in this. I am located in Brisbane. Does anyone have any comments on suitability of leather in a hot climate.

Thanks,

kilary.

trimmaster · 01-03-2006, 07:27 PM

Hey, I'm a trimmer. Let me know more details and I'll help you.

LUXO_8 · 01-03-2006, 07:30 PM

IMO it'd be far cheaper to hunt around for a leather interior than getting it trimmed.....
ask FTG autsalvage (site sponsors)

PH47 · 01-03-2006, 08:11 PM

Definitely try get an existing leather interior that bolts in first, it's a lot cheaper.. I did it on my old LTD.. but retrimming is also a good option if you want to go a little different.. eg your own colour combo etc..

TURBOTAXI · 01-03-2006, 08:11 PM

unless a member can give you a great price it will be pricey.

MADNC's suggestion is good, but see what trimmaster can do for you before you can buy.

Pedro · 01-03-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kilary

I am located in Brisbane. Does anyone have any comments on suitability of leather in a hot climate.Thanks,kilary.

I live on the Gold Coast and have had cars with leather upholstery for years with no problems. In fact I've recently ordered an F6 with leather and wouldn't consider anything else. Some people who havn't had leather think it gets hot in the sun or is sweaty to sit on but this is not the case.
It's easy to clean if something gets spilt on it and it's easy to care for. The leather in the Fairmont Ghia I just sold looked and felt like new after 4 years constant use. I maintained it by applying "Mothers" leather conditioner once a year and used "Armorall Leather Wipes" disposable wiping tissues every 2 months.

LUXO_8 · 01-03-2006, 09:01 PM

ive noticed a huge difference between the temperature of vinyl and leather in the hot sun...the leather is way cooler...

as mentioned, i wouldnt consider anything else..... love it

Burley · 08-04-2007, 11:46 AM

getting seats already factory...not even half of the covers are leather..pretty much only the faces are....so u will get better quality out of trimming them...

Orbit · 08-04-2007, 11:50 AM

you will get a better quality from trimming them, i had my seats done and its' the best thing i did, if you put up a screen or throw a towel over them in teh sun (we have 45+ days regularly) they are fine in the heat.

blackers10 · 08-04-2007, 01:10 PM

i got quoted $2900 from GT triming in brisbane for a retrim in premium italian leather on the front and rear seats and armrests etc etc..

KBBossedXR · 08-04-2007, 01:59 PM

That sounds pretty good as i paid $2,500 for a leather Pursuit interior for my BA XR8 Ute that got me seats, console lid, floor mats, door trims, shifter, alloy pedals. this was thru FTG, they can get quite warm when you first get in on a hot day compared to the standard seats

EFDream · 08-04-2007, 02:12 PM

The leather in my XR8 gets warm but the comfort outweighs the heat. I wouldn't trade them in for anything now....then again....a nice GTP interior would make my day! Let us know how you go with re-trimming if thats the road you chose.

Racecraft · 08-04-2007, 03:54 PM

get it trimmed in good quality leather, not the plastic leather Ford uses ... Worth abit extra imho..

blackers10 · 08-04-2007, 04:00 PM

here is the emails i exchanged with GT trimming

Hello
I am after an approximate price on a full leather interior retrim for my Ford AU Fairlane Ghia.
In a similar colour to the BMWs and Mercs.. you know that tan/beige colour?

Hope to hear from you soon
Brenden
_____________________________
Hi Brendan, around The $2900 should cover it, for more info call
0419 739 392.

Regards
Gavin
GT TRIMMING
_______________________________

Hello again
Thanks for the quick reply! much better than alot of other shops ive emailed recently!
Just a couple more questions if you dont mind. Its hard to call due to my work hours.

What is covered in your $2900 approximation?
Is that wall to wall.. roof to floor..front to back. in all new beige/tan leather and carpet and velour for the roof?
or is that just the seats?

Do you think it is a good idea to just paint the plastic parts and retrim just the leather/vinyl covered parts currently in the car?
Im guessing that would bring costs down substantially?

Thanks for your time
Brenden
______________________________________

Hi Brendan, $2900 will cover the front and rear seats including front and rear headrests in a top Italian leather in any colour with a custom design, for $250 extra we can cover the door trims in leather with embroidery included.

Headlining will be around $200, Carpets $295. I would paint all plastic trims and parts u don't really see we can do in a matching vinyl. Painting of plastic trims is a question mark because we need to see all the pieces involved and get a price from our painters, there is no additional charge in our painting it is done at cost price.

Cheers
Gavin
GT TRIMMING

and thats all that was exchanged

hope that helps you some!!

I FluXx I · 08-04-2007, 04:04 PM

My brother recently got leather for his holden acclaim from ebay and is geting it fitted in a few weeks. Its good quality leather. I think he paid around $600 for the leather and its going to be around $800 for the fitting. The guys off ebay do leather for fords aswell and you can pick your colour and stitching.

Il see if I can get the link

GXL078 · 08-04-2007, 04:20 PM

Brisbane it HOT. Don't get black or you will burn your bum everytime you park in the sun

I FluXx I · 08-04-2007, 08:20 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SS-LEATHER-SE...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats the link for the ss leather. But they sell for fords aswell. I can personally vouch for it being good quality.

GXL078 · 08-04-2007, 08:32 PM

Their colour choice is rather limited and diasppointing Not a snigle shade of tan or cream which I think is what you are after.

I FluXx I · 09-04-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

Their colour choice is rather limited and diasppointing Not a snigle shade of tan or cream which I think is what you are after.

who's after tan leather?

TURBOTAXI · 09-04-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by I FluXx I

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SS-LEATHER-SE...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats the link for the ss leather. But they sell for fords aswell. I can personally vouch for it being good quality.

I am going to call these people on Tuesday for their best price.

kocho · 09-04-2007, 10:24 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....2685&rd=1&rd=1

Theres this one aswell...

Does anyone know if they fit for side airbags?

I FluXx I · 09-04-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kocho

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....2685&rd=1&rd=1

Theres this one aswell...

Does anyone know if they fit for side airbags?

Not sure about these people but the leather my brother got off the people I mentioned fit side airbags. My brother decided to fit the leather himself and just let the motor trimmers do the door trims. He fitted the leather to his drivers seat last night and it looks great and feels so nice. The leather is so much better than that crap ford and holden use. I will get some pics up as soon as its all fitted.

I will get my leather soon after I get my xr6t.

kocho · 10-04-2007, 11:01 AM

Ahh, thanks for that Fluxx. Just wanted to know if either did!

Wally · 10-04-2007, 05:33 PM

I'm interested in this thread, because I have to have the coupe done. I've made some tenatative approaches to a place in Sumner Park = "Customline Trimming ". Going for the Senator leather at this stage, if the price is right.

TURBOTAXI · 10-04-2007, 06:33 PM

Price will be $650-$700 BA XR6 will be here in 6-8weeks, anticipate about $350-$400 for professional fitting.

Burley · 11-04-2007, 06:09 PM

wouldnt got the kits....if they are a little bit out..u will get wrinkles etc like seen in pics....also being folded u would prob never get them out...if anyone is around the newy area wanting these fitted give me a pm could do it for bout 300-350 in a day

if u wanting quality in kits..go blackmans in sydney or my works supplier nolans...qouted me 1800 for front and rears in au xr6...any colours of leather, boot stitching colour if wanted and even flat sewn or pucked up panels....really good kits

cheers

burley