Reply to "Has anyone done their own leather installation?"

johnnywoodsMember

Corey,

I agree with Doug, find some European leather. If you are not doing the seats yet you will probably only need two hides maybe one. I like Porsche leather. They have their own tannery and it's not expensive. I am sure Mercedes leather is just as good. I always use the smooth stuff. The heavily embossed finish is done to cover small imperfections in the hide and is cheaper for this reason. You need to find a supplier and get some colour samples sent to you. Also ask them for Alcantara samples.

I suggest you start with the easiest part like an arm rest and leave the dash until the end. Show me a pic of your existing leather on the arm rest. I always make new templates out of cardboard and then practice sewing it together. Dont expect to get it right the first time. It may takes several attempts. It's good practice for the rest of the interior.
Dont forget you need the thick (20) nylon bonded thread.
Have you bought a sewing machine yet?

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