Sunday, September 4, 2016

Looking For Replacement Leather Car Upholstery

By Anna Stewart


A large number of vehicles will come with a leather interior as standard or some drivers will pay extra for the upgrade. Over a period of years the hide that covers the seats will become badly worn and in some cases splits, cracks and holes will appear. When you are trying to locate replacement leather car upholstery there are a lot of choices to be made and some homework is recommended.

When you have decided that the interior of your car needs replacing there are a few options available to you. A brand new set of seats and trim can be purchased from the company that made your car and this will be expensive. A more cost effective solution is to get the interior recovered by an upholsterer and there are many firms who provide this service.

If you decide to purchase a complete set of seats and trim from a car manufacturer you will have to contact one of their authorized dealers. You will need to give them the details of the vehicle and they can place an order for you. If your car is imported you should be aware that it may take some time to ship your items from another country.

There are companies in Dallas TX that specialize in recovering car seats and trim in new leather in a range of colors. You can leave the vehicle with them and they will do the work or you can remove the seats and trim and send them away. When you are using a courier to ship your items it is essential that every item is packed properly for the journey.

Searching the web can produce good results and there are many online companies that specialize in car upholstery. You can log on to their web sites for more information and this can help with your final decision. You will be given style and color options and many of the companies will make bespoke interiors if you want something unique.

Another cost effective option is to go along to your local junk yard to see if they have any interiors that they have removed from damaged cars. Many vehicles are damaged each year and if they are beyond repair the insides are usually still in good condition. Most junk yards that sell items will have a web site and it is worth browsing a few to see what is available.

If your vehicle is fairly old, or designated as a classic car, then it may be worth contacting a motoring enthusiasts club. Members of these clubs will collect various spare parts over the years and they sometimes sell them to others. You can also try looking at the used spares section in motoring magazines as seats are regularly advertised for sale.

There are a few things you should do to keep the hide on your seats in good condition and which helps to preserve it. Clean the hide on a regular basis to keep it free from dirt and other stains and keep your vehicle in a shaded area when parked. Most auto stores will stock leather treatments which will feed the hide, keeping it soft, and free from cracks.




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