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JAG66 · 07-04-2011, 06:36 PM

Driver seat leather worn and cracked. Vertical vinyl section near entry also split due to wear. What options do I have to get repaired to match remainder of leather seating?
Factory material available?
Do new "take offs" come available for sale i.e. Ebay?
Correct color matched seat covers?
Can upholstery shop match?

clinebarger · 07-04-2011, 10:51 PM

A good upholstery shop can dye leather to match any color. If the rest of the interior is worn....Dont expect a exact match, You will have a new-looking driver seat. The foam in the seat WILL need replacing, & maybe some seat frame repair.

GCncsuHD · 07-06-2011, 09:30 AM

First off I would keep an eye on ebay, good condition take offs appear from time to time. But if you wanted to swap to a good quality leather rather than the OEM GM Pleather, I would look into something like Roadwire or Katzkin leather, much higher quality.

Sillyoldman · 07-06-2011, 09:41 AM

The dealer should be able to get new covers for you. I've been through it with my '04 Ferd.

07-04-2011, 06:36 PM	#1
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	2005 leather seat repair options Driver seat leather worn and cracked. Vertical vinyl section near entry also split due to wear. What options do I have to get repaired to match remainder of leather seating? Factory material available? Do new "take offs" come available for sale i.e. Ebay? Correct color matched seat covers? Can upholstery shop match?

07-04-2011, 10:51 PM	#2
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: 2005 leather seat repair options A good upholstery shop can dye leather to match any color. If the rest of the interior is worn....Dont expect a exact match, You will have a new-looking driver seat. The foam in the seat WILL need replacing, & maybe some seat frame repair.

07-06-2011, 09:30 AM	#3
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: 2005 leather seat repair options First off I would keep an eye on ebay, good condition take offs appear from time to time. But if you wanted to swap to a good quality leather rather than the OEM GM Pleather, I would look into something like Roadwire or Katzkin leather, much higher quality. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

07-06-2011, 09:41 AM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 2005 leather seat repair options The dealer should be able to get new covers for you. I've been through it with my '04 Ferd. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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