Anybody recovered fabric seats with leather?

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vonmarshall
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Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:58 pm

Not sure if this the right section...

I have a lovely E30 convetible with tired cloth interior. My search for replacement leather seats lead me to this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302303858982

Has anybody got any experience in recovering their old fabric seats with leather? Is it even doable? And if so, how good is the result?

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Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:46 pm

No, but I did some research into this a couple of months ago.

Alternative supplier: https://www.lseat.com/products/1984-199 ... front.html

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Haven't ordered anything yet, but considering it.

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Tel
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Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:56 pm

There's no reason why you can't switch from fabric to leather or vice versa, the panels and bolsters are all the same size. I would be wary of ebay covers though, much better to get original parts for a guaranteed good fit. Zone member Brutus is probably the go to man for these items.
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Thu Feb 20, 2020 2:29 pm

terryjippo wrote:
Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:46 pm
No, but I did some research into this a couple of months ago.

Alternative supplier: https://www.lseat.com/products/1984-199 ... front.html

Video:


Haven't ordered anything yet, but considering it.

Cheers
Tel
go on Tel, be a guinea pig for me! They do look good don't they.
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Cloggy Saint wrote:
Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:56 pm
There's no reason why you can't switch from fabric to leather or vice versa, the panels and bolsters are all the same size. I would be wary of ebay covers though, much better to get original parts for a guaranteed good fit. Zone member Brutus is probably the go to man for these items.
Thanks - I thought they were the same underneath but that is great to know. Was not aware OEM parts were still available. Will get in touch with Brutus.
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