[MR2] Reupholstered Seats

[James]

Thanks for that.  I think they did some rebuilding and repairing, but didn't
replace everything.  That's why I decided to let an upholsterer do the instl
- I'd have no idea how to rebuild or repair the padding.

Come to think of it, all the reupholster jobs I've seen haven't looked as
good as OEM.  But maybe, that's just like with hair pieces; you only notice
the bad ones.

James

On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM, Bob Schultz <bob-schultz at comcast.net>wrote:

> I think they look pretty good
>
> I assume you reused the foam...
>
> In a perfect world, you would have replaced everything, foam, springs,
> upholstery... yes I know we are not living in a perfect world
>
> I suspect that bit of use and some heating and cooling and the seats will
> look a bunch better. I used to have upholstery work done on the cars I
> would
> sell and a few days in the hot sun and everything would just seem to melt
> into shape.
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mr2-bounces at mr2.com [mailto:mr2-bounces at mr2.com] On Behalf Of James
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:34 AM
> To: mr2 at mr2.com
> Subject: [MR2] Reupholstered Seats
>
> I picked up my reupholstered seats today.  Leather outers, suede center
> sections.  I'm satisfied, but not thrilled.  I don't think I could've find
> a
> better color fit, but fit & finish just doesn't seem at OEM quality.  But
> then again, I'm a recovering perfectionist with unrealistic expectations.
> Maybe I'll be more satisfied once they're installed with the new carpeting,
> recovered steering wheel, and replaced interior plastic panels.
>
> Upholstery by Leatherseats.com; Color choices: "Bisque" leather outers,
> custom ordered "Latte" center suede sections.  Installation by Durham
> Upholstery, 1247 Westlake Avenue N.
>
> Before pictures:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/16521220@N04/4270262429/
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/16521220@N04/4270262445/
>
> After Pictures:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/16521220@N04/4271007416/
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/16521220@N04/4271007444/
>
> Let me know what you think.
>
> James
>