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Old 10-26-2018, 02:37 PM
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Default Re-upholstering Euro 996 GT3 seats?

So I have a set of these seats and the butt cushions are showing a decent amount of wear. Mostly just creases but so far my Zymol leather conditioner isn't making any real difference in making them go away or better.

I think it's time to get them redone. Where have all you guys gone to have this done and are you happy with the results? I'm really thinking of just doing the center butt/back sections in black alcantara so my OCD doesn't go nuts over the color/grain differences of the new leather...
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Go with Alcantara
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You can order just the centers here in leather:
http://www.carnewal.com/products/996...-996-GT3-Seats

And here is alcantara:
http://www.carnewal.com/products/996...-996-GT3-Seats
Old 10-26-2018, 05:22 PM
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The Carnewal stuff isn't OEM, it's aftermarket. At that point I'd rather deal with a local upholstery shop vs a place in Europe.
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Originally Posted by docwyte
The Carnewal stuff isn't OEM, it's aftermarket. At that point I'd rather deal with a local upholstery shop vs a place in Europe.
Call Imes, he'll recommend an upholstery shop. There is a good one in wheat ridge he uses.
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Thinking about this, doing the same thing, what are your thoughts?
https://www.lseat.com/products/1998-...ers-front.html
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John, that's a good idea, I'll give him a call Monday. I've had good luck with Blazing Auto Trim, they did the headliner in my old M3. I was going to try Auto Trim Specialists since they're literally down the block from my office but their reviews are really bad, so I'm not going there.

Cpoarchy, my friend has used lseat covers on his older Toyota Land Cruiser and likes them, not sure how their quality stacks up to Porsche tho.
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Docwyte, thanks for the info I appreciate it, thought it was cool lseat can put the Porsche stamp on the seat, that's what I was looking for



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