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BORA_WE

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#2 · Jun 5, 2002

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http://www.leatherseats.com which is a distributor of Katzkin leather http://www.katzkin.com

 

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#3 · Jun 5, 2002

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Classic Soft Trim.
Both CST and katzkin are nice leather, but the fitment is not exactly OEM.
Here;s a picture of my car interior http://www.geocities.com/watercooled_vw/aftermarket_leather.htm

 

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#4 · Jun 5, 2002

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Will I be able to install either of these kits or should an upholstry shop do the work? Is it simple to install?

 

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#5 · Jun 5, 2002

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free bump - i'd like to know 2

 

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BORA_WE

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#6 · Jun 5, 2002

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quote:[HR][/HR]Classic Soft Trim. Both CST and katzkin are nice leather, but the fitment is not exactly OEM.[HR][/HR]​

Huh? The fitment of the Katzkin is perfect on my seats:

quote:[HR][/HR]Will I be able to install either of these kits or should an upholstry shop do the work? Is it simple to install?[HR][/HR]​

I did it myself in a weekend and only took basic hand tools plus hog ring pliers & hog rings

 

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#7 · Jun 5, 2002

Re: leather (BORA_WE)

Classic Soft Trim has local dealers, so they can install them for you.
BORA_WE, your fitment is really good http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif ... but usually the aftermarket leather is not as tightly fit as the OEM leather - some ripples here and there.

 

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#8 · Jun 5, 2002

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You can do it your self, wiht katzkin from leatherseats.com
takes about 4 days... the panels are the hardest... the seats are not too bad.
they fit great and look OEM http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
see mine>>

[Modified by nuke941, 10:15 PM 6-4-2002]


[Modified by nuke941, 10:15 PM 6-4-2002]

 

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sjaswal

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#9 · Jun 5, 2002

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purchased from Autoskins in Montreal Quebec installed by self
- not recommended as self install kit

[Modified by sjaswal, 7:42 AM 6-5-2002]

 

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Futura-GTI

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#10 · Jun 5, 2002

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quote:[HR][/HR]purchased from Autoskins in Montreal Quebec installed by self
- not recommended as self install kit

[Modified by sjaswal, 7:42 AM 6-5-2002][HR][/HR]​

That looks awesome...love the two-tone!

 

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#11 · Jun 5, 2002

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what'd you blokes pay on that (if i may be so bold)??

 

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#12 · Jun 5, 2002

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quote:[HR][/HR]purchased from Autoskins in Montreal Quebec installed by self
- not recommended as self install kit

[Modified by sjaswal, 7:42 AM 6-5-2002][HR][/HR]​

Sweet, love the stitching! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

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Playa178

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#13 · Jun 5, 2002

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quote:[HR][/HR]Is there a place to get oem quality leather seat covers? I went to some upholstery shops in my area and wouldn't trust them with my car. Didn't think I wanted it but now I do. TIA[HR][/HR]​

VW Vortex Classifieds--
There are tons of leather seats for sale right now...lots of people are upgrading to Recaros, etc. Check the classifieds!!