Sport seat leather repair

[ClausE30]

The condition of my leather in the drivers seat is really bothersome and I've decide to look into some restore options.. and i like my heated seats. Anyone have experience or knowledge of some places that have redone thier seats for them? My rear seat is mint and the passenger isnt too bad maybe I'd get the two front seats done for now. Open for opinions and or feedback, thanks!


Drivers side

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/nordhead/DSCN0454.jpg

(previous owner failed and tried to patch with some vinyl...)

Passenger

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/nordhead/DSCN0457.jpg

Both

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/nordhead/DSCN0453.jpg

[e30austin]

Totally off topic, but did that car once reside in Portland? Looks very similar to a car that belonged to someone I know.

As far as upholstery goes, there might be a good place that specializes in BMW's near you, but many people off MyE28 have had very good results from Jim's Auto Upholstery in San Diego. Kinda spendy but they use OEM leather and the quality is unbeatable!

Maybe you can pick up a set of seats that have good leather but bad mechanicals and do a swap? Just a thought.

Good luck!

[bme30]

Check your message.

[ClausE30]

Yea to my knowledge it once had a home in portland based off some old paperwork I got.

[e30austin]

Yea to my knowledge it once had a home in portland based off some old paperwork I got.

I see. Was the engine rebuilt at some point by Portland Engine Rebuilders?

[ClausE30]

Yep thats the car then haha.

[ClausE30]

Check your message.

Pm'd

[e30austin]

Glad you saved it. It was in pretty sad shape last I saw it.

Good luck with your upholstery work man!

[ClausE30]

Thanks! and yea so far no real mechanical issues yet (knocks on wood) when was the last time you saw it

[e30austin]

A year or so ago. Would look badass with some euro trim!

[ClausE30]

Would look badass with some euro trim!

Ideed, thats with out the sidemarkers correct?

[e30austin]

Ideed, thats with out the sidemarkers correct?

Yes sir! That car was what really sold me on buying an E30. Euro trim would finish it off quite nicely!

[ClausE30]

Yes sir! That car was what really sold me on buying an E30. Euro trim would finish it off quite nicely!

Good to know! yea as soon as i saw my Norwegian relatives cars I was instantly hooked

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=51911330286&set=t.537100551&type=3&theater

As for the trim I'm in a debate to leave the trim white or go black. I feel it needs contrast

[e30austin]

Good to know! yea as soon as i saw my Norwegian relatives cars I was instantly hooked

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=51911330286&set=t.537100551&type=3&theater

As for the trim I'm in a debate to leave the trim white or go black. I feel it needs contrast

Another Norske on here, very nice (I am from my father's side.) I wondered if you were because of your forum name. Those are some sexy Euro E30's! I would give it black trim. White cars contrast beautifully with black or gold accents, personally.

[ClausE30]

Another Norske on here, very nice (I am from my father's side.) I wondered if you were because of your forum name. Those are some sexy Euro E30's! I would give it black trim. White cars contrast beautifully with black or gold accents, personally.

Yep, and yes I couldnt keep my eyes off of them. As for the trim i think i like the idea of black. Guess its a good time to open photoshop and mess around.