I give up on Black & Tan
12-19-2006, 11:32 PM
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Rich,
I have to say, this is pretty dang nice work!
I have to say, this is pretty dang nice work!
Originally Posted by uvarl
I was able to get 1.5 recaro seats out of an old 924, pretty weathered.
took off the leather, ordered some hides from ebay (very inexpensive) and gave it a shot.
I have a lot of success with any crafts that can be done by hand.
The first seat back came out alright with some imperfections.
The second seat (whole) came out much better as I changed my technique as I continued. I ran out of tan leather and had to 2-tone the second seat with some black that I already had for a steering wheel recover.
I haven't figured out how to put the tiny holes in the cushion. I had no luck with the 'bead' type seam on porsche seats, then started over with the double seam (don't know the real terminology), and it looks really good.
Attached are some pics I just took of the second seat. I did surprise myself in my ability, and maybe I can be helpful to others.
Rich
took off the leather, ordered some hides from ebay (very inexpensive) and gave it a shot.
I have a lot of success with any crafts that can be done by hand.
The first seat back came out alright with some imperfections.
The second seat (whole) came out much better as I changed my technique as I continued. I ran out of tan leather and had to 2-tone the second seat with some black that I already had for a steering wheel recover.
I haven't figured out how to put the tiny holes in the cushion. I had no luck with the 'bead' type seam on porsche seats, then started over with the double seam (don't know the real terminology), and it looks really good.
Attached are some pics I just took of the second seat. I did surprise myself in my ability, and maybe I can be helpful to others.
Rich
12-20-2006, 12:46 PM
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Some local shops can dye the seats to match. Might want to check into that options. I just bought a set of seat covers from leatherseats.com with the red piping and the quality was excellent.
12-20-2006, 12:56 PM
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That color is called Champagne in 944's and Cashmere in 968's and 993's. That may help you find a good color match. You might try contacting Rob Budd at www.928leather.com, he's the guy that did my dash in leather and the champagne on the lower dash and console were a perfect match to the seats. He can do vinyl or leather.
12-20-2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dme
Passenger side isn't too bad although it does have a small cut. The driver side is coming all apart at the seems on the seat as well as the usual wear and scuffs. I don't know what the actual color is. It is darker then linen. Here is a picture.