Are The LeatherSeats.com Seat Cover Good for our SC430?

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01-07-14, 09:43 AM

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Are The LeatherSeats.com Seat Cover Good for our SC430?

I came across this...and was wondering if its good ?

have anyone tried this?...

wondering if this cover just lays over the oem...or do u have to remove the oem leather before installing?

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01-07-14, 09:51 AM

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I've had mines for about 5 years and they are still holding up nicely. Original leather comes off and these go on using upholstery glue and hog rings

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01-07-14, 01:50 PM

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If you dont mind me asking...did u bring it to a shop or did you completely diy it?.

if u brought it to a shop how much did it cost?

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01-08-14, 06:13 AM

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Drats.... I went to their site, they do not list anything for an SC430.

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01-08-14, 07:37 AM

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Ask them because they may still have the pattern. The quality is OK if you're looking for just a replacement skin.

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01-08-14, 11:07 AM

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I have to personally call them to order it...

Also how much a shop usually charges for the swap... I might do this depends on the swap charges... I'm too afraid to DIY this mod

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01-08-14, 11:09 AM

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I have to personally call them to order it...

Also how much a shop usually charges for the swap... I might do this depends on the swap charges... I'm too afraid to DIY this mod

It's not that hard.....my wife and I did our entire interior swap by ourselves.

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01-08-14, 11:25 AM

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Any advice or tools I need in order to tackle this...

I saw metal looking clips and a steamer is all they used in the installment

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01-08-14, 02:40 PM

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Any advice or tools I need in order to tackle this...

I saw metal looking clips and a steamer is all they used in the installment

Hog rings, pliers, right angle pliers, strong fingers, and patience. You can substitute zip ties for some hog rings since they are easier to work with in some spots, but they have to be the heavier ones.

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01-08-14, 02:46 PM

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^^^^ spot on. Patience and time is key. When I did mines, I followed their DIY instructions and also bought the kit, which came with a bag of hog rings, pliers, and upholstery glue.

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01-08-14, 06:28 PM

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sweet this sounds like an easy and time consuming diy...i might just do it myself...

everyone is giving me confidence...

also...u mention upholestery glue...which part did you have to glue?

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01-08-14, 06:32 PM

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sweet this sounds like an easy and time consuming diy...i might just do it myself...

everyone is giving me confidence...

also...u mention upholestery glue...which part did you have to glue?

The only things we glued were the trim pieces like door panels, center console lid, etc. I'm not sure if your kit will include all that so not sure what needs to be glued.

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01-09-14, 04:36 AM

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What is the ball park cost?

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01-12-14, 11:45 AM

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What is the ball park cost?

this is what im trying to figure out...my first time doing any interior stuff..

so im trying to gather quotes and intel ..i will give you an update whenever i get any kinds of update myself

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