Why no replacement leather seat kits?
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Why no replacement leather seat kits?
My leather seat is ripped and I'd like to replace the leather on both the driver's and passenger's seat. I can't find any replacement leather kits anywhere. For some reason all the manufacturers avoid the LS430, but make kits for other Lexus models. Any idea why?
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Why don't you take it to an auto upholstery shop. They can probably match the leather and repair it better than you might think.
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I can take it to an upholstery shop and have the seat recovered but it would cost around $750 x 2 seats = $1500. Ready-made kits are available for what seems like every Lexus except the LS430, and they're priced a lot less. LS400 guys frequently recover their worn seats at a much more affordable price than we can. If a kit was available for well under $1000 for both front seats I'd get it and recover them myself. Just don't understand why the LS430 is so different from other cars that the aftermarket industry doesn't make kits for us.
Probably has to do with the perforated leather and lack of a market. Not many people on the 430 forum have issues with leather. I don't think it is common. I would get multiple quotes and maybe see if any used car dealers in your area to recommend someone. You could probably have the seats removed and refurbished. The sand the leather, re-paint it, and clear coat it.
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A good auto upholstery shop can replace particular panels in the seat cover. I had a seat panel replaced in a Corolla a few years ago and you'd never know it had been replaced. I think it cost me around $150.00. They can match the material/color and order it. Since there is a minimum yardage the shop can order, you may be charged for all of the material. Still beats $750.00 to replace the entire cover.
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I had a panel on mine repaired some time ago at an upholstery shop in Atlanta, Ga and was pleased with the work. Even with the age of the leather the shop did a perfect match. Lots less expensive than a new seat and when they use the right thickness/quality it rocks.
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I had a panel on mine repaired some time ago at an upholstery shop in Atlanta, Ga and was pleased with the work. Even with the age of the leather the shop did a perfect match. Lots less expensive than a new seat and when they use the right thickness/quality it rocks.
I had a panel on mine repaired some time ago at an upholstery shop in Atlanta, Ga and was pleased with the work. Even with the age of the leather the shop did a perfect match. Lots less expensive than a new seat and when they use the right thickness/quality it rocks.
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I've used their kits on another vehicle years ago. It is is very labor intensive, but worth it.
I've used their kits on another vehicle years ago. It is is very labor intensive, but worth it.
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Thanks! However, I had a friend try them last year. Let's just say after paying $350, waiting 4+ months AND him sending them his original seat covers he had to file a complaint with the BBB (with many other complaints). I'm not saying don't use them, but I will surely NOT be using them.
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