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Title: Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: dguy on March 12, 2003, 01:43:38 pm In case you haven't read it yet, fiero308 had a good idea... if enough interest is there, perhaps it would be possible to have a local shop create some new covers for those of us with aging seats.
So here is one of a few polls I'm going to post over the next little while, to try to get an idea of demand and preferences. After that, who knows where this will go... 8) Title: Re:Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: FieroBUZZ on March 12, 2003, 02:08:58 pm I doubt very much that you will beat Mr. Mikes (price or quality) locally for leather. mrmikes.com (?)
If we had enough interest we may get a discount? JP has mr. Mikes and they are very nice. Title: Re:Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: fiero308 on March 12, 2003, 02:43:59 pm hi Gary
knowing NOTHing about upholstery I am wondering if a GOOD (emphasis) local shop developed a set of patterns (one set would do?- don't know) then it would become more of a material cost issue after that. I really like the look of Mr Mikes and don't doubt the quality; but the old barrier to trade is still pretty high. What are they; about $450US? that is roughly $675 Cdn (at nominal 1.50 exchange); THEN we would pay GST upon entry; $47.25; PLUS shipping PLUS brokerage fees; I wouldn't be surprised if those totalled $100 Cdn; and maybe insurance which I haven't allowed for; so I am thinking that is about $850 Cdn for a set of very nice seat covers..... and that makes me think it is at least worth asking around a bit; does anyone know of a GOOD quality auto upholstery place in the area? Might even be one already doing it in Tronna... ;) I would love to put Mr Mike's in my car; but....... that is my little obstacle. I figured it is worth asking anyway. ;) ??? ;D Title: Re:Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: Rebel on March 12, 2003, 10:19:47 pm Mikes searts are a little costly i have made may seat covers over the years in no for a fact i counld beat thet price in about qualaty material the all get it from the same place .you can just replace the damge body cloth on your seat i would never no it bean done from the factory if you like to get more info let me no i can help you out in this area :o ;D
Title: Re:Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: fiero308 on March 12, 2003, 10:29:13 pm hi Rebel
do you know of a good quality upholstery shop in the area? I went around to a few to get quotes on getting my bike seat redone and found they all had their own ideas and comments about workmanship; I guess an automotive specialist would be a good idea; anyway we could start asking; no harm there. If we were to bring 5-10 cars over a yr or two that isn't bad for them either. :) Title: Re:Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: Rebel on March 20, 2003, 05:14:41 pm 308 i due no a very good man on motorC/seats he works in a small shop in the east of ottawa if you interested let me no i can give you details like i said once before i no most of the trimer in town personaly
sorry about the slow reply in bien down with the norwok virus it realy nasty Title: Re:Custom Seat Upholstery Post by: fiero1 on March 24, 2003, 10:02:04 am Soory seems to me im miisind alot laletly bad week i would like to submit my vote to 2 tone cloth...thx. ;D
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