Recovering Bolster: where to buy leather?

[RCWells]

I need to have my driver side bolster recovered, mainly due to the fact that the frame for the bolster is broken and needs to be welded. So I figure I will replace the bolsters while I'm at it.

Where can I buy the leather to recover it? Any place other than the stealership?

Thanks

EDIT: Does this look right? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...g=52&fg=25

Does this look like it covers both bottom side bolsters, seat bottom and thigh support? for $336.00?

[rs4pro3]

Are you doing it yourself, or do you want a pre sewn kit you just have to install? Give Kevin Chinn an email(92ic on the boards). Or just go down to your local fabric store and see what they have.

[RCWells]

I was just going to buy the Factory stuff and let a pro shop do the work. I just wanted to make sure that I bought just what I needed and nothing extra, as my seat as a whole is in pretty good shape.

[nando]

from a member of our very own forum:

http://www.carartunlimited.com/

[Marvin_Hecht]

The guy at www.carartunlimited.com (a sponsor of the board) sells them.
He charges $50 for the material and he can't guarantee that it will be an exact match.

Bolster install HOW-TO (scroll down)

http://www.carartunlimited.com/news.html.html

A sample of his work (here you see contrasting bolsters)

[1991 318is]

Trim shop.

Go where the low riders, hot rodders, and ricers go. Leather is a minimum order item but they will probably have a piece to use. They have the tools, sewing machines, etc. to do the job quick and easy.

[MikesJo]

Can't you get a used bolster and take the material from there?