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I did the interior without changing the main part of the centre console (though I did change the arm rest panels)
For upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
For upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
Edited by Tanguero on Wednesday 1st October 18:08
Tanguero said:
I did the interior without changing the main part of the centre console (though I did change the arm rest panels)
For upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
You dont fancy having a go of mine do youFor upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
Edited by Tanguero on Wednesday 1st October 18:08
Tanguero said:
I did the interior without changing the main part of the centre console (though I did change the arm rest panels)
For upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
Cheers mate, that's spot on!!For upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
Edited by Tanguero on Wednesday 1st October 18:08
I was looking at ukhide earlier. I used to know a mate who dealt in hides, but I haven't spoken to him for ages. Looks like I'll be re-aquainting myself
Edited by volospian on Wednesday 1st October 19:52
BLUETHUNDER said:
Tanguero said:
I did the interior without changing the main part of the centre console (though I did change the arm rest panels)
For upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
You dont fancy having a go of mine do youFor upper dashboard, front and rear seats, armrest pads, door card surrounds, A and B pillar covers, cant rails and rear shelf, I used 3 hides of roughly 50-60sqft each.
For the headliner, inner door panels, rear screen surround, helmet holder, gear and handbrake gaiters and contrast panels in the seats, I used another slightly smaller hide of 48 sqft perforated in contrasting colour. I could have done with rather more of this as it was very tight indeed.
In order to do the main part of the centre console I would estimate the you will need another whole small hide.
I used Connoly Autocalf leather from www.ukhide.co.uk who were extremely helpfull. Cutting wastage isnt too high though and I had very little left over. (none of the perforated)
Perforating means the hides have to be halved to go through the perforator so if you want to do this with the centre console you will need to plan a carefully.
Edited by Tanguero on Wednesday 1st October 18:08
But I have got a sewing machine you can borrow 
Much as I enjoyed doing mine it was one of those jobs that I was heartily sick of by the time I had finished it. About 4 months work in evenings and weekends and a week or so holiday thrown at it! Still havn't finished the front headrests...
For everything apart from the seats I just stripped the old leather off and used that as a template.
With the seats you want to draw out patterns by measurement from the assembled seats. If you try to use the old covers directly you will find that they have stretched in use and your new covers will start off loose.
I re-used pieces of the old leather for the internal linings/listings in the seat covers, and slung the scrap, so I am afraid I don't have anything usable left.
With the seats you want to draw out patterns by measurement from the assembled seats. If you try to use the old covers directly you will find that they have stretched in use and your new covers will start off loose.
I re-used pieces of the old leather for the internal linings/listings in the seat covers, and slung the scrap, so I am afraid I don't have anything usable left.
volospian said:
Is that a full interior? Blimey, that does sound reasonable!
Based on Taguero's measurements, I'd be paying maybe half that for the leather alone!
Can you mail me the info?
Cheers,
Rich
I've just mailed you my details - send me yours and I'll forward the emailed quote i haveBased on Taguero's measurements, I'd be paying maybe half that for the leather alone!
Can you mail me the info?
Cheers,
Rich
D1ckie said:
I had a quote from a company to re-do the leather, in black, for a Cerb of £1.5K which I thought wasn't bad.
If you need the details let me know
That is a damn good price if the work is up to scratch - bite their hand off and take the arm with it. Jus my leather cost almost that much!!!!If you need the details let me know
ETA - just make sure it wasnt for a re-dye rather than replace
Edited by Tanguero on Thursday 2nd October 15:06
I've just had another email from this company - if anyone wants to re-do the interior during these wet dangerous driving months this may be the answer;
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NOTE: I've never tried them so if anyone does or has let me know what you think;
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Still thinking of having your car trimmed in leather??
Trimstar Interiors are offering you the chance to you're your car trimmed at
an unbeatable price!
Any colour!
Any design!
You name it we can do it.
WE DO OFFER A PICK UP & DROP BACK SERVICE SAVING YOU THE JOURNEY
We aim to keep our costs low, making you the winner.
Remember with a new leather interior your car will look brand new and when
you come to sell it you will get the money back.
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I looked at the quote I got and I don't think it quite included everything in a cerb. I think it covered seats and door cards, basically. I don't think it covered the centre and dashboard... I'll have another look later.
D1ckie said:
Remember with a new leather interior your car will look brand new and when
you come to sell it you will get the money back.
I like the way they will give you the cost of the trim back when you seel your car... what have you got to lose? lol;)you come to sell it you will get the money back.
volospian said:
I looked at the quote I got and I don't think it quite included everything in a cerb. I think it covered seats and door cards, basically. I don't think it covered the centre and dashboard... I'll have another look later.
D1ckie said:
Remember with a new leather interior your car will look brand new and when
you come to sell it you will get the money back.
I like the way they will give you the cost of the trim back when you seel your car... what have you got to lose? lol;)you come to sell it you will get the money back.
I'm thinking of alcantara, but only on the "two tone" parts, so that's the "top" dash, inner door cards, area around the speaker (so not the part with the door switch on), the helmet hole (although that will probably stay leather and have a speaker fitted instead) and the bit behind the rear seats.
I really only want the dash top done because it reflects onto the windscreen on sunny days (or oncoming headlights!) and reduces visability. I'm thinking the more matt finish of alcantara will reflect less and improve vision. Then I thought I may as well change all the current blue parts of my trim to match, and do the rest in leather.
I think it will prbably look ok as those parts shouldn't wear much.
I really only want the dash top done because it reflects onto the windscreen on sunny days (or oncoming headlights!) and reduces visability. I'm thinking the more matt finish of alcantara will reflect less and improve vision. Then I thought I may as well change all the current blue parts of my trim to match, and do the rest in leather.
I think it will prbably look ok as those parts shouldn't wear much.
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