ben16v 0 Posted April 20, 2007 mate they look excellent 1st to 2nd coat is like night and day good job very brave to attempt it in the first place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 20, 2007 I'm amazed how well that has worked, in fact, i'm amazed you got anything near a red colour from black leather, let alone the finish you have there! very impressed. suddenly my Grey leather has lots of possibilities very brave to attempt it in the first place agreed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted April 20, 2007 here`s something to think about KADVR6, porsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 20, 2007 Standard VR leathers arent they?? Dont think so, i have the multi section leathers in mine, though i much prefer Karl's seat profile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 20, 2007 nah, they don't look like my OE leather either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted April 20, 2007 cheers guys, they are not standard corrado seats, but some recaro's from out a rover 820 coupe. i got them for a good price, and the centres were freshly re-trimmed at sheffield trimmers. if you wanted to do this yourselves??? i would suggest that you allowed about 4 days to do the dying. karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
striderwilson 0 Posted April 22, 2007 Looking really good Karl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 9, 2007 here are the pics of the gear gaitor, would have taken the pic sooner, but due to some major ill health :( not done anything on the interior for ages, but i'm loads better now, so the seats will be done in the next week. i was gonna go all red on the gaitor/knob, but decided on just doing the gaitor, if i want a red knob?? will just got out for a night in Tamworth. (birmingham people will get what i'm talking about) karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
praise b the LOweReD 0 Posted May 9, 2007 fair play to u mate.. amazing results.. and glad to hear ur well again just in time for the summer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B4LJX 0 Posted May 9, 2007 the red on black looks sweet the interior is gonna look the LICK!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sands 0 Posted May 9, 2007 here are the pics of the gear gaitor, would have taken the pic sooner, but due to some major ill health :( not done anything on the interior for ages, but i'm loads better now, so the seats will be done in the next week. i was gonna go all red on the gaitor/knob, but decided on just doing the gaitor, if i want a red knob?? will just got out for a night in Tamworth. (birmingham people will get what i'm talking about) karl Good one! Take my hat off to you Karl, you've done smashing work there. Sorry to hear you've been ill :sad: but happy to hear you're on the mend :smile: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 11, 2007 well the passenger seat is in :) just gotta find the plasic stuff that i re-sprayed black, i put them somewhere safe :oops: hopefully the drivers seat will be in on monday/tuesday. karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted May 11, 2007 That looks brilliant... Well impressed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted May 11, 2007 Nice one karl! Looking forward to seeing these in the flesh soon :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 15, 2007 well done the seats, i'm very very pleased with the results. there is 100% no black showing through, it feels like leather. and i have red recaro's in my corrado, not many people can say that 8) just sorting a unique way of seat tilting :wink: karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted May 15, 2007 and i have red recaro's in my corrado, not many people can say that Your right with that Karl, its a very exclusive club... Im sure ill be the first of many to say that they look quality, you should go into business.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 15, 2007 They do look absolutely cracking mate! Look well pukka in a dark coloured car like yours :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
praise b the LOweReD 0 Posted May 15, 2007 fair play to u mate looks awesome.. take a bow son .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 15, 2007 cheers guys, i would take a bow Andy, but it may hurt head butting the computer table :lol: i will be taking on the doorcards next, after my "suspected stroke" illness, i have the use of my right side again, so i'm up to sewing again. so give me about 2 weeks, and the doorcards will hopefully be done. karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 15, 2007 have to say it again, they look amazing! 8) briliiant work fella Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil20vtc 0 Posted May 15, 2007 they look spot on well done, do they look as good as you imagined in the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeti 0 Posted May 15, 2007 Well impressed with them mate, really brightens up the cabin - lets be honest with black leathers its a pretty dull place to be! i'm rather tempted by the red or the tan from the site! although i'm not sure the green would be a good look! Did it take you 4 hours to do both the front seats and gaitor then? Is there anything you'd do differently if you did them again or is it a case of following the instructions to the letter? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted May 16, 2007 MMMM Even tempted to do this to mine now!!!!!!!! Well done fella!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted May 16, 2007 very good stuff Karl... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L100PY_H 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Karl, to be totally honest, i was slightly sceptical on seeing the first pics and the idea of a red interior in such a gorgeous corrado, but on seeing these 'after' shots, i'm mightily impressed!! Credit where its due!!! Are you going to add any other little red detailing to the door cards etc as finishing touches, or are you happy with how it looks now? Looking forward to seeing your car at the shows even more now! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites