Redoing the suede

[whtrabbitjoe77]

Has anyone out there ever changed the color of the suede in there car to match there paint color?

[SVXMAN2001]

I didn't change the color, but I had each piece reupholstered in the original suede color. cost about $300

[Subix]

Originally Posted by SVXMAN2001

I didn't change the color, but I had each piece reupholstered in the original suede color. cost about $300

Was this for both sides of the door? And may I ask, where did you get this done? It's somewhere around $250 just for the drivers side to replace from some Subaru dealers and I fell back on that idea because I felt the price was too steep.

[BoxerFanatic]

I would probably talk to an upholsterer by profession, who would probably be faster and higher quality at handling the material. Plus you aren't paying for a new door card, you are paying for some material, and a skill set to remove the old, and apply the new material to your existing door cards, and dash panels.

A Subaru mechanic may or may not have experience with re-upholstering, and probably would charge a higher shop labor rate. And just straight replacement parts from Subaru probably means replacing the whole door card, and is likely an expensive part, even without the labor to re-upholster. Not to mention they'll probably build in the cost of shipping that big door card from a warehouse to your dealership. Even more if you are talking about both door cards, and the dash pieces... plus the labor to dismantle and re-assemble the dash to change the passenger side dash pad.

Conversely, I wouldn't take the car to an upholsterer to ask for an engine overhaul, but rather a good mechanic.

[Crazy_pilot]

Originally Posted by Subix

Was this for both sides of the door? And may I ask, where did you get this done? It's somewhere around $250 just for the drivers side to replace from some Subaru dealers and I fell back on that idea because I felt the price was too steep.

I'm betting that the Subaru tech is intending to replace the suede part of the door panel, no re-upholster it. There's no way a dealer would be interested in what basically amounts to custom interior work.

[Subix]

Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

I'm betting that the Subaru tech is intending to replace the suede part of the door panel, no re-upholster it. There's no way a dealer would be interested in what basically amounts to custom interior work.

Well yea, that's what I meant by them replacing it as a whole, which I guess explains the expense. I have no idea what to even begin to look for , for upholstery services. Upholstery services maybe? lol

[BoxerFanatic]

yup, a local upholstery shop.

Or possibly a good custom stereo or car customizing shop... sometimes they do custom interior finishing work... depends on the shop.

[dennyo]

Originally Posted by Subix

Well yea, that's what I meant by them replacing it as a whole, which I guess explains the expense. I have no idea what to even begin to look for , for upholstery services. Upholstery services maybe? lol

i don't work on cars just boats but i can tell you some of the ultraleathers are about 70.00/yd. i'm talking 46"x36" kinda pricey but sweet stuff.not easy to work with either.as far as who,take it to your local AUTO upholstery shop.these guys do this all day long.that is why i stick to marine upholstery good luck and post b4 and afters if you can.

[SVXMAN2001]

I had an automotive upholstery guy do my work. He put all new suede on each piece of the interior. I just redid each door and the rear passenger seats. It is as good as new if not better. I'd just do a quick search in your local yellowpages or search the internet for automotive upholsterers in your area. They really are a dime a dozen, just have to shop around and see the quality of their work in person. It was well worth it in my opinion.

[NeedForSpeed]

ClassicSoftTrim.com has all the patterns for all of the interior ESCAINE/ALCANTARA pieces

The door pieces are actually two pieces stitched together, with a stitch on either side, giving the appearance of three lines. A good shop can get it right, like Classic Soft Trim.

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

ClassicSoftTrim.com has all the patterns for all of the interior ESCAINE/ALCANTARA pieces

The door pieces are actually two pieces stitched together, with a stitch on either side, giving the appearance of three lines. A good shop can get it right, like Classic Soft Trim.

And Ron, if someone is located far far away from Classic Soft Trim, what can he do about it?

Can they provide just the RIGHT material for that?

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by SilverSpear

And Ron, if someone is located far far away from Classic Soft Trim, what can he do about it?

Can they provide just the RIGHT material for that?

What kind of material do you want?

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

What kind of material do you want?

Only the cloth/suede that wraps the door armrests and part of the dash...

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by SilverSpear

Only the cloth/suede that wraps the door armrests and part of the dash...

I guess that I could send a sample to check the match. I wanted something different, so my new ALCANTARA is Subaru Electric Blue, including the rear shelf

That complements the STI seats and carpet, now, I just need to finish the install

[SilverSpear]

Ron,

Can you please empty your inbox?