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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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I am very happy with how it came out.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Looks great, How did you repair it? Using what?

Thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mattbchill
Looks great, How did you repair it? Using what?

Thanks
It was taken to a leather shop. The thigh panel and armrest were taken off replaced and dyed. Extra padding was added to the armrest so it will not ware out as fast.
Thanks for asking.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Wow, I need whatever you used.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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How much did this cost you and where did you get this done?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by aristo123
Wow, I need whatever you used.
I personally did not do the work, but thank you for the compliment

Originally Posted by One HoT
How much did this cost you and where did you get this done?

The work was done at a shop here in south florida. It cost me $150.00 the man does great work and I will use him in the future. If you will be in the area PM me and I can provide you the info. Thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Looks great for $150! Nice improvement and it still keeps that OEM feel.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Man looks nice. My driver seat is screwed lol.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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that looks great!
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
Looks great for $150! Nice improvement and it still keeps that OEM feel.
That's Exactly what I was trying to achieve!!!!


Originally Posted by g4ebguy90
Man looks nice. My driver seat is screwed lol.
Anything can be fixed in time.


Originally Posted by oneforspaw
that looks great!
Thank you.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Looks great man.

Ive been researching and digging lately and it seems that as long as u dont let your seats get too far gone they can be restored to near new conditon again at a fraction of the cost of a total leather replacement.

This guy did a good job on yours.

Was your steering wheel redone or dyed? Either way looks good also.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
Looks great man.

Ive been researching and digging lately and it seems that as long as u dont let your seats get too far gone they can be restored to near new conditon again at a fraction of the cost of a total leather replacement.

This guy did a good job on yours.

Was your steering wheel redone or dyed? Either way looks good also.
He said that the number one killer of leather is not giving it the ability to breathe!! I will be look for some JDM vent ASAP!

I told him to dye the air bag and he did the steering wheel as well it was starting to peel on the back side so he cleaned it and did the whole steering wheel. His was great and would highly recommend.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Finally someone else realized this is the best route to go besides me! Everything came out great tj4306! I too got my seats and steering wheel professioinally repaired from a guy in Tampa and it came out OEM. I did not want to lose the feel and look of the OEM leather plus spend all that money on aftermarket replacement leather that is not Lexus OEM quality. In the end it comes out less and you get an OEM.

Believe me don't worry about the steering wheel either....it won't wear off or anything. My stuff has been done for over 2 years and it stills looks like it did the day the guy repaired my seats and dyed my steering wheel. Everyone should honestly go this route if they want to keep their OEM leather and not go aftermarket.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Very nice job. I likey... Whats the cost of something like this done?

EDIT: For $150 god damn thats a sweet deal for sure.

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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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It was $150 for both seats or each seat? Came out great
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