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Old 12-18-2007, 07:35 AM
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Aright fellas heres the deal: my passenger's seat is badly ripping. Fortunately as of now its just the "seat" part ripping, but its growing and I dont want to ruin the whole seat. So whats my best bet? Should I try to have it reupholestered at a shop or just get a used/new leather seat? Its tan leather btw so its a little harder to find seats for sale....thanks guys
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haha thanks for all the help guys...LOL
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Originally Posted by 01riceeater
Aright fellas heres the deal: my passenger's seat is badly ripping. Fortunately as of now its just the "seat" part ripping, but its growing and I dont want to ruin the whole seat. So whats my best bet? Should I try to have it reupholestered at a shop or just get a used/new leather seat? Its tan leather btw so its a little harder to find seats for sale....thanks guys
Talk to these guys.
http://www.tacreationsusa.com/cam_seats_inv.htm
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thanks man
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DAMMNNNN those r pricey!!!! I wonder how much it would be to just get the seat reupholstered lol....
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Or does anyone know of any tan/beige leather seats for sale? mainly just the front passenger....thanks....
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Or does anyone know of any tan/beige leather seats for sale? mainly just the front passenger....thanks....
Call them up and ask if they will only sell you PS tan/beige leather seat skins?
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Do a search for katzkin. They make really good replacement covers that you can install yourself or have a shop put them in. Prices start at I believe $600 though.
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check the thread..."sew your own seats"......its in this section.
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DUCT TAPE until u get it repaired. It will slow the tear.
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If you have the $$, I would definitely go with getting your seats reupholsterd by a reputable shop or buy quality aftermarket covers over re-installing the GM covers as they will just deteriorate again with time.

I have 30K on my TA and have had the DS backrest cover replaced twice and the DS seat cover once under warranty - GM uses roadkill racoon leather for their seat covers.

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