Sanj 0 Posted October 30, 2003 Ok folks, got my hands on a set of black leather interior off a vr6, a mate of mine got them for me, however still waiting for the black carpets. My problem is is that my current dash is grey, I would like to have a complete black interior and that includes the dash and all the other bits like the pillars etc. Should I get them done in black leather or should I just get a black dash etc (plastic stuff) and save myself the time and hassle, bearing in mide that leather hide will prob cost me £150 max and its something I could do too. What do you folks think :?: Has anyone had a go at leather retrimming before :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted October 31, 2003 leather dash's are cool. do it. :lol: Seriously though, i think its very tough to do, and can be quite costly. youd probably be easier finding a black dash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 31, 2003 might just be easier getting a 2nd hand black dashboard as you would probably need to take the existing dash off anyway to cover it with leather........and i reckon it would be an absolute pig to get it to look right.....so best left to the experts if you want the leather dash look IMHO especially as you have't had any real experience :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanj 0 Posted October 31, 2003 Yeh, will probably get the dash re-trimmed, however might save myself some cash and do the pillars etc myself cos they are straightish bits so I'll be able to get it stuck using contact adhesive. I have been phoneing around for the price of the leather, and like in all professions the cost of labour will probably outweigh the cost of materials, Another question, what do you guys think of a leather parcel shelf or is that major overkill with leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 31, 2003 just a bit but whatever floats yer boat sanj...........of course you could drive about wearing a gimp mask and have chains supporting the parcel shelf etc...........the "bondage Corrado" :wink: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted October 31, 2003 Another question, what do you guys think of a leather parcel shelf or is that major overkill with leather? No offence bud, but i think that it would be a bit overkill.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted October 31, 2003 You can always use vinyl as an alternative, depends on the car, sukhs is totally trimmed but it doesn't look ott. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted October 31, 2003 How much did you pay for the leathers Sanj? did you get doorcards too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanj 0 Posted October 31, 2003 Afternoon guys, yep I think a leather parcel shelf might be a overkill but will see. Sukh? Is that Sukh Pui you guys on about, yep kind of know of him not met him but I work with his sister. Bally got my seats and door cards all for £300, its in great condition and not a single scratch/rip on it, can't wait to get it in the car. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted October 31, 2003 suks wasn't done in this country though ... :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubbprince 0 Posted November 1, 2003 the parcel shelf would look great in leather...i say do it! Take a look at the following pic..you'll notice a very nice black leathered up corrado with a leather shelf with 6x9's in..all Kenny stuff! I want a leather shelf too...once i find the interior next year of course. As for the dash...i say find a good place to do it professionally, as its black...why don't you do the easy option of getting a 2nd hand black dash. Boy will ya car smell of hot leather in the summer! OUCH! :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2003 its all a personal choice, but I don't like that parcel shelf, also think the speakers should be stealthed, but thats just me :shock: Good luck with the retrim mate Thera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanj 0 Posted November 2, 2003 Just a thought but has anyone got pics of interiors that are black and leathered, mines grey at the moment, I will be getting the dash leathered dash done, but was wondering if I should change the carpets to black or keep them grey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted November 2, 2003 change the carpet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted November 3, 2003 Afternoon guys, yep I think a leather parcel shelf might be a overkill but will see. Sukh? Is that Sukh Pui you guys on about, yep kind of know of him not met him but I work with his sister. Bally got my seats and door cards all for £300, its in great condition and not a single scratch/rip on it, can't wait to get it in the car. :D Thats a good price bro.. keep me posted if you see another set :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StirlingStorm 0 Posted November 7, 2003 Well, this might be a bit too late seeing as the last post was on Monday but what about alcantara for the dash? I always fancied having an alcantara interior... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spykee 0 Posted November 7, 2003 not to be a kiiljoy or anything but leather dashes sound nice as do the parcel shelves but give it a couple of years and there will be more cracks in it than house with subsidance! thats from sun/heat damage. my dad did that to a Lotus he had a while back..... not worth the money. get a black vinyl one second hand cos they are a bargain from VW at 975+VAT!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted November 7, 2003 Alcantara dash? Wanted one since day one mate. :D:D:D:D Love em. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christof 0 Posted November 18, 2003 the parcel shelf would look great in leather...i say do it! Take a look at the following pic..you'll notice a very nice black leathered up corrado with a leather shelf with 6x9's in..all Kenny stuff! I want a leather shelf too...once i find the interior next year of course. As for the dash...i say find a good place to do it professionally, as its black...why don't you do the easy option of getting a 2nd hand black dash. Boy will ya car smell of hot leather in the summer! OUCH! :shock: that's my car :D As you can see, here are some pictures of the leder, witch isn't build in yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted November 19, 2003 looks 8) mate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
