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    Finally got my seats reupholstered in uberkaro

    Always wanted to redo my seats in uberkaro, found a true craftsman near me who does upholstery.

    I sourced all the fabric and provided it to him.

    Specs:
    5oz thick oil tanned leather for outside bolsters and back cover (OEM is about 2oz Chemical finish for outside bolsters and vinyl on the back cover).
    Uberkaro fabric from Germany
    Inside bolster material from a local place that has a warehouse worth of fabrics (mostly buy excess from OEM's, this fabric was circa 2001).
    Burlap wrapped foam for long term support (particularly where seat springs are).
    Saddle stitching thread (very thick and strong thread).





































    Last edited by noid; 05-13-2016, 03:38 PM.
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    #2
    awesome

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      #3
      Looks great!!
      My Garage
      2001 Z3 2.5i Steel Gray/Black (Lexi)
      1988 325ix Diamond Schwartz/Black (Izzy)
      1989 325i Cirrus Blue/Houndstooth (Stitch)
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        #4
        Great job !!
        Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

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          #5
          Those look superb. Can you please share the shop info?
          I Timothy 2:1-2

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            #6
            In for the info as well... Very interested.
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              #7
              That looks great. Really nice job.

              But I am 98.7% certain the back is not vinyl. It doesn't feel like vinyl and it certainly doesnt wear or scratch like vinyl.
              AWD > RWD

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                #8
                He works out of his house, one interior at a time until its finished, high quality over quantity kind of guy. Let me ask him if he minds if I post his information.

                These are a couple pictures he sent me mid-creation:

                Notice chalk marks, making sure everything is aligned perfectly.


                Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com

                Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com

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                  #9
                  Beautiful work!

                  Where did you find that ribbed cloth side bolster material as i've been looking everywhere for it!


                  My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                  My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                  My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                  Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                    #10
                    Photo's are not working.
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                      #11
                      That's super neat!

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                        #12
                        I'd love to know your sources for the fabrics
                        My Garage
                        2001 Z3 2.5i Steel Gray/Black (Lexi)
                        1988 325ix Diamond Schwartz/Black (Izzy)
                        1989 325i Cirrus Blue/Houndstooth (Stitch)
                        Feedback

                        Instagram: Stone.Hopkins

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                          #13
                          Holy wow, man! That is friggin' gorgeous!!
                          Originally posted by LJ851
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                            #14
                            Amazing work!
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                            #snwmble

                            Current:
                            '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
                            '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
                            '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

                            Past:
                            '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
                            '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
                            '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
                            '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
                            '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by MC Hammered View Post
                              Beautiful work!

                              Where did you find that ribbed cloth side bolster material as i've been looking everywhere for it!
                              I may or may not have bought more fabric then I needed ;D



                              No but really, always looking to help folks out.

                              Talked to Devin, he said he didnt mind his info here.

                              Contact Devin Scicluna
                              Email: D.Scicluna@uneekupholstery.ca
                              Phone Number 416 904 1031
                              Mississauga Ontario Canada

                              Got the leather from a local leather wholesaler (I know a thing or two about leather). PM me if you need some, they only sell by the half hide, I can run down pick some up and ship it. 5oz is much thicker then most upholstery shops are used to working with, so keep that in mind, the finished product is 100x nicer and more durable, but shops work with upholstery leather because its thin, stretchable and takes less labour.

                              The inside side bolster fabric I got from a place in Mississauga Ontario, kind of place that doesn't even have a website, but has literally a warehouse of rolls of automotive fabric. They buy by the container from OEM's I presume when certain generations of vehicles end. Not the sort of place that will do anyone any justice over the phone, but if you can make it out, or have someone one go on your behalf to look around, its a quality place.

                              Uberkaro I got from a supplier in Germany by the meter (bought 5 meters), they have alot of other rare BMW fabrics.

                              Anyone who is serious in needing fabric, PM me I dont mind sharing info, just wouldn't want any of these gems to get bogged down by tire kickers.
                              Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com

                              Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com

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