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Old 03-25-10, 11:21 PM
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How would you go about cleaning it? I don't think i could do it. I got kids. So, that interior would be trashed after 1 hour..
Old 03-25-10, 11:23 PM
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I gotta see the pics of these seats installed
Old 03-26-10, 12:05 AM
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dang.... that's over the top.

i love the special edition saddle seats. i hella want that.

i don't know about all this though.
Old 03-26-10, 01:39 AM
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dayam looks crazy, like other peeps said, cant wait for the pics in the car. I hope it wont look ricey. Kind of reminds me of a White ITR with red interior. Imo it will either look REALLY good or really bad.

If the seats were a bit more "bucket" looking like a Recaro SRD or something, that would definetely look sick.
Old 03-26-10, 02:15 AM
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o man, i cant wait for more!!
Old 03-26-10, 09:38 AM
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Reminds me of my imola red seats from my m3. I Like!
Old 03-26-10, 09:43 AM
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In for pics
Old 03-26-10, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GS430 UK
yes it is painted on

i have done my steering wheel, door cards, and all of the seats

i have also done all the roof and pillars in red

will post pictures as soon as i put the car back together
not sure how this is gonna turn out in the long run.

Originally Posted by GS430 UK
i was influenced by this special aristo from Japan

http://clubaristo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21345
ahh the sessions aristo, we talked bout it on here a few times too

Originally Posted by LexusGSF
Won't the paint crack or chip?
Originally Posted by PHML
looks nice...hopefully the red won't bleed onto your clothes.
i dyed one of my old integra's leather and the spots i didnt touch often worked out very well but the ones i constantly was touching,rubbing,using....very soon showed signs of wear and i cant imagine yours/this wont also

Originally Posted by ****-adkt
Can you post pics of this special Dye, 9 out of 10 times leather can not be painted nor Sprayed dyed. Its a very elaborate process.
true....thats y my integra didnt eventually work out in the long run

Originally Posted by ItsChris
dayam looks crazy, like other peeps said, cant wait for the pics in the car. I hope it wont look ricey. Kind of reminds me of a White ITR with red interior. Imo it will either look REALLY good or really bad.
well said but the issue ISNT just looking good its keeping it looking good. if it starts to fade/rub off like i think it will, then who wants to constantly keep taking their interior out to re-spray this? not trying to be betty buzzkill but i have tried leather "dye" before it wasnt special nor long lasting

GL op im in for some more pics before i decide....and then a 6 months pic
Old 03-26-10, 09:52 AM
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Is your og interior black?? looks good.
Old 03-26-10, 10:09 AM
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got to show us some close up especially near the line, cracks... just want to see how you can do the paint since the leather is not smooth
Old 03-26-10, 01:11 PM
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man i would like to see how durable it is, and how it deal with heat and cool weather! hope it holds up maybe this is the next thing! can't wait for pictures!
Old 03-26-10, 07:29 PM
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that red n black looks good
Old 03-26-10, 09:08 PM
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im so anxious to see the pictures...DAM U FOR MAKING US WAIT!
Old 03-27-10, 09:41 AM
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Wow no updates? I see the White GS in the back..Maybe getting more work done?
Old 03-27-10, 07:32 PM
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wow that session aristo is something!
wheres the update? post pics


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