i'm thinking of getting Joe to do the front two seat too as they are just starting to crack on the bolsters

Hmmmmm quoted me plenty dosh to do mine....think over £500,
but that was complete refurb in Alcantara :)))

So soft

Call him....dont email

A little birdy on here told him and he has replied to my email

I have have finally decided to go for it wheel,knob hand brake lever i cant resist anymore.

Phoned Joe today top bloke must add seems to be well pleased with all the extra work said its always been VWs and Audis.

Also asked him about center console piece under handbrake and the horrid cowl covering the ignition.

I'll be interested to see what he says about those bits, and to see some piccys once done

Who will be the first to have his dashboard covered in leather?

Guys, calm down. Lets not go too crazy with the leather alright!

Good idea Kayjey!

I am considering getting the whole LE re-trimmed.

Steering Wheel
Gear Stick + Embossing definitely not stitched
Handbrake
Door Cards
Both Front Seats + New Foam Inserts
Rear Seat

That would presumably cost ££££?

If you do find somebody that can do (without paying silly money for tooling that is) that then do share it with us.

Asked about my dash and Joe came up with a great idea



Flocking

Alot of Lambos / Astons these days have alcantara covering on the dash, looks very nice, inside mine, iv covered the black plastic panels that start at the front windscreen, and sweep back above side & rear windows toward the 'parcel shelf' in black alcantara. It takes away a bit of the plastic feel, and its foam backed stuff too so looks pretty factory IMO, no pics though i'm afraid.

Indeed I shall do. It would need to be embossing as I won't alter the factory finish.



I imagine it will cost probably £1/1.5k It depends on my other projects whether I can justify the splurge. Also at the moment my leather is in excellent condition. But I know it won't always be that way.

I had the same thoughts but believe me, i've searched everywhere to get someone to do it. Its not a problem finding a person to do the embossing..its just the ridiculous price needed for tooling that makes it unfeasible.

Thats why i thought, embroided numbers is better than no numbers at all.

The center console handbrake area is a real headache for me i have looked at loads of other ideas
paint it black but it would only get scratched or buy a new one even more paranoia

id be telling the kids to take their shoes off just to get in the car

I have some pics of a 16vt console leathered that imo are very good ill upload them up please voice your opinion

Joe at trimdeluxe asked i could email them to him as it would help him get an idea of whats involved.

Iv used this stuff on the top on my handbrake console, its very sticky, can be warmed, bent round corners etc. 6" is the widest it comes though, so you have to 'secton' it. Iv found it to be pretty durable too, although it will depend on the time spent applying it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Self-Adhesive-Blac...14#ht_880wt_914

16vt leather console

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I do like the leather console.... hmmm. Shame I am MR original otherwise I could be tempted with that now.

Why did I read this thread? This is now on my to do list.