Art Leather Seat Covers

JMaruru · 27th October 2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillram

The double stitch looks very neatly finished.
But Rs.9500 package is a bit on the higher side.In Hyderabad it can be done in 4K.

Well, i got it done for 2.5K right in the heart of bangalore.

black12rr · 27th October 2009, 23:23

Jmaruru , post some pics of yours and do mention the place where you got it done .

JMaruru · 27th October 2009, 23:32

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Originally Posted by JMaruru

Okie. Here come's the snaps. As i said before it is art leather, and it was done at JJ Enterprises(Next to car shrungar) on JC road. You can speak to Mr. Salman @ 41496506/9886378806 but you need to bargain hard and fix the price upfront, and then ask him to start the work. They have their workshop above the shop, so you can follow up on the work. The work was done by one Mr. Srinivas for me.

Please check out the above post on this very thread for pictures and details.

Latheesh · 28th October 2009, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillram

The double stitch looks very neatly finished.
But Rs.9500 package is a bit on the higher side.In Hyderabad it can be done in 4K.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMaruru

Well, i got it done for 2.5K right in the heart of bangalore.

We have been checking since July for the VFM deal and checked almost all major vendors in bangalore :-). This seat cover is not full art leather,it is a combination of real leather (contact area) and high grade art leather (forgot the spec) in other areas. This deal also includes hand stitched steering wheel cover in real leather. All other vendors were quoting 12K+ for this.

lambuhere1 · 28th October 2009, 09:21

Great Work Latheesh

Waiting for your final photos.

Couple of things I noticed when we go for seat cover stiching

1. Foam thickness. I don't know how much you have in your seat covers. Generally its 1mm, but can be increased to 1.5 mm
2. Thread Thickenss, color and stich style
3. Material Quality and Grades [ guarentee part also ]
4. Fit and Finish

Thanks a lot

JMaruru · 28th October 2009, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

We have been checking since July for the VFM deal and checked almost all major vendors in bangalore :-). This seat cover is not full art leather,it is a combination of real leather (contact area) and high grade art leather (forgot the spec) in other areas. This deal also includes hand stitched steering wheel cover in real leather. All other vendors were quoting 12K+ for this.

Yes. You have got yourself real leather in contact areas. About my deal, it was entirely on art leather. And also it was only for seat covers and head rest. Nothing else.

Latheesh · 28th October 2009, 12:18

JMaruru, You can see I have been posting in this thread since June-July and already seen your seat cover. Deal you got 2.5K for seat cover is the best VFM deal I found in the whole thread

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B.R.S.Rao · 30th October 2009, 21:26

Waiting to see your spark. Do post picturers of alloys also. You made my search easier. Thanks a lot.
Tbhpn's like Vahanapujari, pachchu, wildon, jmaruru, raveendrra and krishna also done lots of "research.."

. Regards to all of you.

Latheesh · 31st October 2009, 00:59

Thanks Rao, I have already posted work-in-process pics in last page. If you are looking for VFM seat covers Ceralli, Marvin and Pensee are the 3 vendors I suggest. The deal I got from Pensee is very good but during installation they messed up my interior (thanks to beige interior!!!) and require some cleaning. I got allys fitted from Madhus Enterprises (belong to TBHPian Nikhil's family) but waiting for the hub caps. My sparky will go for a minor body rework tomorrow/monday and will post the pics later.

If anybody looking for handstitched real leather steering wheel cover PM me. I can give you a contact number where you can get a good deal (less than I paid to Pensee) and their work is good.

mittal_v2002 · 2nd November 2009, 13:51

Hi guys,

Could someone please let me know where should I go in Pune to get the Art Leather Seat covers and steering wheel job. Is there any particualr market like JC road in Bangalore, or Minister Road in Hyderabad.

I searched through the thread, and did not find any Pune folks recommending any workshop which can do a decent job.

I am interested in getting the Art Leather seat covers, gear knob/boot, and Steering Wheel (the Flush fitting one). I have seen most of the posting on this thread and found that the Steering wheel job is not done very neatly most of times. They just stitch on the ring, and don't give a proper OEM like finish..

To get he Flush fitting (OEM type) on the steering wheel, is it required to take the steering off ? or can be done as a regular stitching job ? Are there any other complications involved in that, that makes people go for just the ring covered in leather ?

Latheesh · 2nd November 2009, 14:51

To get flush fitting it is required to remove the steering wheel.

Option for steering wheel covers are:

Normal Art leather cover - cost around Rs.200

Ready made real leather cover - eg. Stanley Pro Grip - it come with lace - Around Rs. 500

Hand/Mc stitched cover - see my steering wheel pic above - cost 800-1500 depending on the vendor

Pune BHPians - please suggest him a vendor

Gandhi · 17th November 2009, 00:26

Hi Guys, need some help here. I am expecting delivery of my Black Ritz Zxi and is looking for good art leather seat covers for the same (with steering cover also). Please suggest me some options. Dealer is quoting 5500/- for art leather and 7500/- for Luster seat covers. I don't remember the brand he mentioned. I haven't heard anything about this Luster material. He told me that it is better than art leather in terms of heat resistance.

Here's what I am looking for -

What material to go for? - art leather or Luster
Quotes for the same
Good shops in Bangalore to install the seat covers

P.S. - I am getting a 10% discount on above mentioned prices after tax.

Latheesh · 17th November 2009, 07:26

I suggest you to check with Marvin, Ceralli and Pensee and decide. All of them are good according to the reviews I read in this forum. You will get the address and contact details from previous pages in this thread.

Gandhi · 17th November 2009, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I suggest you to check with Marvin, Ceralli and Pensee and decide. All of them are good according to the reviews I read in this forum. You will get the address and contact details from previous pages in this thread.

Sure Latheesh, I have gone through entire thread and have collected contact information of these shops.

I was looking for more information on the Luster material, but couldn't find anything other than just a mention about this word in this thread.

siddvi · 17th November 2009, 12:44

Couple weeks back, I got the interiors of my 2002 Tata Sierra done in Rajajinagar. Considering the interior area and work involved, it took full 2.5 days to complete the job. The guy did a thorough and good job overall. Not surprising, since the guy has been doing upholstery work since the Amby/Fiat days.

For a pure leather job, he has tied up with a couple of leading brands in B'lore to get it done. For art leather, he acquires the material from the same distributor who provides it for other leading brands.

Got the following done on my Sierra:
1)New art leather Seat Covers (Black and Grey combo) including foam supports.
2)Full roofing + Side walls - Silver Grey
3)All 3 doorpads and 2 long side panels.

As a courtesy, he also did the Gear Lever Cover and the Horn Pad Cover at no extra cost. For the good job he does, the guy is always busy and couple of his interior work on the Force Travellers is amazing. I had to wait for about 3 weeks to finish his projects on hand so that he could work on my car unhindered. The entire job cost me 8K which seems a reasonable price for the amount of work and material involved.

27th October 2009, 23:23	#347
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,279 Thanked: 341 Times	Jmaruru , post some pics of yours and do mention the place where you got it done .
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28th October 2009, 09:21	#350
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 728 Thanked: 106 Times	Great Work Latheesh Waiting for your final photos. Couple of things I noticed when we go for seat cover stiching 1. Foam thickness. I don't know how much you have in your seat covers. Generally its 1mm, but can be increased to 1.5 mm 2. Thread Thickenss, color and stich style 3. Material Quality and Grades [ guarentee part also ] 4. Fit and Finish Thanks a lot
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28th October 2009, 12:18	#352
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,272 Thanked: 10,228 Times	JMaruru, You can see I have been posting in this thread since June-July and already seen your seat cover. Deal you got 2.5K for seat cover is the best VFM deal I found in the whole thread.
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30th October 2009, 21:26	#353
B.R.S.Rao BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mangalore Posts: 121 Thanked: 60 Times	Latheesh - Congratulations! Waiting to see your spark. Do post picturers of alloys also. You made my search easier. Thanks a lot. Tbhpn's like Vahanapujari, pachchu, wildon, jmaruru, raveendrra and krishna also done lots of "research.." . Regards to all of you.
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31st October 2009, 00:59	#354
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,272 Thanked: 10,228 Times	Thanks Rao, I have already posted work-in-process pics in last page. If you are looking for VFM seat covers Ceralli, Marvin and Pensee are the 3 vendors I suggest. The deal I got from Pensee is very good but during installation they messed up my interior (thanks to beige interior!!!) and require some cleaning. I got allys fitted from Madhus Enterprises (belong to TBHPian Nikhil's family) but waiting for the hub caps. My sparky will go for a minor body rework tomorrow/monday and will post the pics later. If anybody looking for handstitched real leather steering wheel cover PM me. I can give you a contact number where you can get a good deal (less than I paid to Pensee) and their work is good. Last edited by Latheesh : 31st October 2009 at 01:02.
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2nd November 2009, 13:51	#355
mittal_v2002 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 87 Thanked: 19 Times	Hi guys, Could someone please let me know where should I go in Pune to get the Art Leather Seat covers and steering wheel job. Is there any particualr market like JC road in Bangalore, or Minister Road in Hyderabad. I searched through the thread, and did not find any Pune folks recommending any workshop which can do a decent job. I am interested in getting the Art Leather seat covers, gear knob/boot, and Steering Wheel (the Flush fitting one). I have seen most of the posting on this thread and found that the Steering wheel job is not done very neatly most of times. They just stitch on the ring, and don't give a proper OEM like finish.. To get he Flush fitting (OEM type) on the steering wheel, is it required to take the steering off ? or can be done as a regular stitching job ? Are there any other complications involved in that, that makes people go for just the ring covered in leather ?
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2nd November 2009, 14:51	#356
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,272 Thanked: 10,228 Times	To get flush fitting it is required to remove the steering wheel. Option for steering wheel covers are: Normal Art leather cover - cost around Rs.200 Ready made real leather cover - eg. Stanley Pro Grip - it come with lace - Around Rs. 500 Hand/Mc stitched cover - see my steering wheel pic above - cost 800-1500 depending on the vendor Pune BHPians - please suggest him a vendor Last edited by Latheesh : 2nd November 2009 at 14:54.
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17th November 2009, 00:26	#357
Gandhi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 963 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, need some help here. I am expecting delivery of my Black Ritz Zxi and is looking for good art leather seat covers for the same (with steering cover also). Please suggest me some options. Dealer is quoting 5500/- for art leather and 7500/- for Luster seat covers. I don't remember the brand he mentioned. I haven't heard anything about this Luster material. He told me that it is better than art leather in terms of heat resistance. Here's what I am looking for - What material to go for? - art leather or Luster Quotes for the same Good shops in Bangalore to install the seat covers P.S. - I am getting a 10% discount on above mentioned prices after tax.
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17th November 2009, 07:26	#358
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,272 Thanked: 10,228 Times	I suggest you to check with Marvin, Ceralli and Pensee and decide. All of them are good according to the reviews I read in this forum. You will get the address and contact details from previous pages in this thread.
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17th November 2009, 12:44	#360
siddvi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 48 Times	2002 Tata Sierra - Complete interior upholstery Couple weeks back, I got the interiors of my 2002 Tata Sierra done in Rajajinagar. Considering the interior area and work involved, it took full 2.5 days to complete the job. The guy did a thorough and good job overall. Not surprising, since the guy has been doing upholstery work since the Amby/Fiat days. For a pure leather job, he has tied up with a couple of leading brands in B'lore to get it done. For art leather, he acquires the material from the same distributor who provides it for other leading brands. Got the following done on my Sierra: 1)New art leather Seat Covers (Black and Grey combo) including foam supports. 2)Full roofing + Side walls - Silver Grey 3)All 3 doorpads and 2 long side panels. As a courtesy, he also did the Gear Lever Cover and the Horn Pad Cover at no extra cost. For the good job he does, the guy is always busy and couple of his interior work on the Force Travellers is amazing. I had to wait for about 3 weeks to finish his projects on hand so that he could work on my car unhindered. The entire job cost me 8K which seems a reasonable price for the amount of work and material involved. Attached Thumbnails
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