diy upholstery

cjam · Post by **cjam** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:29 pm

Hey all,

Im seriously considering getting a set of Max' seat covers but at the moment having not sold my old car yet i cant afford to and ive been playing with the idea of making them myself but the only thing stopping me is the material.

Does anybody know where to buy the leatherette used in car upholstery?

Cheers to anybody who knows.

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:46 am

Max's sells the material him self, ask him.
but honestly will it be worth the time and money? what if you F up? just wait a bit longer save some money and go the painless way

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:59 am

Agreed

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:51 pm

+1

Its not just a lambswool throw rug with a bit of elastic round the edge (down Simon, I know, I know, I said lamb

)

They are quite intricate. Save up your money for the real thing.

cjam · Post by **cjam** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:51 pm

alright its decided then, ill wait. ill keep myself occupied with those rattling windows and faulty central locking that seems to annoy everybody when they first get there fto haha.
thanks guys.

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:05 pm

+1 .. Go with pre-made seat covers .. But I reckon if you want to have a go at re-upholstering your door trims & other things in the car .. maybe sun visors / dash speaker fabric / rear console armrest .. then I say go for it

worst that could happen is you have to rip it up ..