Leather seat replacement (pics)
#18
Instructor
I will do a quick DIY when I do mine.
A few questions though
1. How big is the heating element? I understand from your post that it is attached to the leather. So I would have to cut around the heat element with the leather still glued to the heat element? Do I remove the leather at all from the heat element at any time or do I cut as much off getting as close to the heating element then replace then glue it back to the the leather.
2. Are there holes for the hog rings? (does the replacement look structurally like the original... will the tie down locations be the same?)
3. Was it challenging to get the seat to hold tight? (smooth)
Thanks
A few questions though
1. How big is the heating element? I understand from your post that it is attached to the leather. So I would have to cut around the heat element with the leather still glued to the heat element? Do I remove the leather at all from the heat element at any time or do I cut as much off getting as close to the heating element then replace then glue it back to the the leather.
2. Are there holes for the hog rings? (does the replacement look structurally like the original... will the tie down locations be the same?)
3. Was it challenging to get the seat to hold tight? (smooth)
Thanks
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Thank you all.
Chicotrini: 1.The heating element is big, basically the whole surface of the bottom part and back part of the seat .It comes in one piece.It is attached to the leather only at the edge( all around the edges). Once you will take the seat out you will see how is attached.
2. There are no holes for the hog rings , but you can easily make them with a scissor.The replacement looks pretty close to the original except no holes.
3. It was challenging for me because I used a regular plier and the old hog rings. I am sure will be much easier if you have a hog plier and new hog rings.
Chicotrini: 1.The heating element is big, basically the whole surface of the bottom part and back part of the seat .It comes in one piece.It is attached to the leather only at the edge( all around the edges). Once you will take the seat out you will see how is attached.
2. There are no holes for the hog rings , but you can easily make them with a scissor.The replacement looks pretty close to the original except no holes.
3. It was challenging for me because I used a regular plier and the old hog rings. I am sure will be much easier if you have a hog plier and new hog rings.
#23
Instructor
Thanks for the reply.
When you removed the heating mechanism you simply glued it down to the foam with 3m spray?
Also does the SC430 seats utilize metal rods or plastic for the hog rings to attach to the leather?
Did you to use heating gun anytime in the process?
Was it easy to get a smooth tight fit?
thanks again.
When you removed the heating mechanism you simply glued it down to the foam with 3m spray?
Also does the SC430 seats utilize metal rods or plastic for the hog rings to attach to the leather?
Did you to use heating gun anytime in the process?
Was it easy to get a smooth tight fit?
thanks again.
#25
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There is an EBay seller that lists leather seats for the SC430. The auction price starts at $269 plus $39 shipping and includes the center armrest cover. I believe these are the seats used by the OP, "adi".
The last auction for these seats ended 12 / 5 / 2012 at 18:20 PST. Currently they have none listed but that could change as they have been listing them regularly for the last few months ( I have been watching them but haven't pulled the trigger yet ). Here is a link to their EBay store : http://stores.ebay.com/seatsshop
The last auction for these seats ended 12 / 5 / 2012 at 18:20 PST. Currently they have none listed but that could change as they have been listing them regularly for the last few months ( I have been watching them but haven't pulled the trigger yet ). Here is a link to their EBay store : http://stores.ebay.com/seatsshop
#26
Instructor
There is an EBay seller that lists leather seats for the SC430. The auction price starts at $269 plus $39 shipping and includes the center armrest cover. I believe these are the seats used by the OP, "adi".
The last auction for these seats ended 12 / 5 / 2012 at 18:20 PST. Currently they have none listed but that could change as they have been listing them regularly for the last few months ( I have been watching them but haven't pulled the trigger yet ). Here is a link to their EBay store : http://stores.ebay.com/seatsshop
The last auction for these seats ended 12 / 5 / 2012 at 18:20 PST. Currently they have none listed but that could change as they have been listing them regularly for the last few months ( I have been watching them but haven't pulled the trigger yet ). Here is a link to their EBay store : http://stores.ebay.com/seatsshop
#27
Driver School Candidate
Reconditioned Leather Seat
The covers look great. I just had my front seats reconditioned by a local leather repair shop and they turned out well. Cost $300 for both seats..I am not mechanical so removing the seats is not an option for me.
#29
Probably sprayed them.
#30
Driver School Candidate
I am not sure of the process the gentleman utilized, however he was referred by the local Lexus dealer . Here is is website. I am very happy with the results, finish product appears the same as the original leather. http://www.leatherrescueinc.com/