Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Locating Replacement Leather Car Upholstery

By Anna Stewart


Many cars that are on the road today will have leather seats and trim as standard or as an optional extra. After a period of time the hide will suffer wear and in some cases may crack after being exposed to the sun. If you are looking for replacement leather car upholstery there are many suppliers to choose from and some care is needed.

There are a couple of ways to get a new interior for your vehicle when the existing one has become old and worn. New seats and items of trim can be ordered and purchased from the manufacturer of your vehicle which can be costly. The less costly option is to have your interior refurbished and covered with new hide by a specialist firm.

When you choose to buy a new leather interior from the people who made your car you will need to visit one of their dealers and place an order. You will have to provide a few details about your vehicle and they will contact the factory and order the necessary items. If you are the owner of an imported vehicle then you may have to wait for the order to be shipped from overseas.

There are companies in Dallas TX that specialize in recovering car seats and trim in new leather in a range of colors. You can leave the vehicle with them and they will do the work or you can remove the seats and trim and send them away. When you are using a courier to ship your items it is essential that every item is packed properly for the journey.

You can also find many companies trading online that recover car seats in new hide to a high standard. Their web sites are well worth looking at when doing your research and they may give you some ideas. Many color and design options are available and a lot of the companies will make an interior to a design that you have submitted.

You may also find a complete car interior in a junk yard in your neighborhood which may save you some money. When cars are damaged and taken off the road, they will be scrapped and any useful items will be stripped and sold, including seats. Most scrap dealers will have a web page and it is worth having a look when you are searching for a replacement interior.

If you own a rare or older vehicle and you are looking for replacement upholstery it may be worth contacting a classic car club. Many enthusiasts who restore old cars will have a lot of spares stored away and they may be able to help you. There are also monthly magazines with adverts for car interiors and these are worth checking out.

Keeping your hide covered interior in good condition is important to protect it and make it last longer. Always clean the seats when you are washing the vehicle and remove any dirt or stains and keep the vehicle out of the sun when not in use. Creams and lotions can be purchased from auto stores and these can be applied to the hide which protects it and keeps it soft.




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