reupholstering seats - United Bimmer Community

**jms** · 02-14-2006, 01:18 PM

I need to get my front seats reupholstered at some point and I would like to do it in a few months, has anyone done/ had this done? and if so can anyone point me in the right direction.

Storamin · 02-14-2006, 05:45 PM

I'll ask friends in the 'know' who they recommend around Pittsburgh. If I remember correctly there is a nice custom shop. Not sure how much you want to spend, but I think they do great work but are a bit pricey.

**Torque** · 02-14-2006, 05:47 PM

i hear there is a place somewhere near me that will reupholster 2 seats for 250... not sure how true it is, but its what i heard. i can check.

**94bmw325i** · 02-14-2006, 05:49 PM

I was wondering if it was cheaper to just buy some seats that are in better condition than yours, from maybe ebay or a BMW forums classified pages?

**Torque** · 02-14-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i

I was wondering if it was cheaper to just buy some seats that are in better condition than yours, from maybe ebay or a BMW forums classified pages?

yeah, when you have money growing out of your ass that is always a option...

**jms** · 02-15-2006, 07:23 AM

my drivers side seat is the worst of the pair, the passenger seat just has some slight cracking going on. but the drivers side really needs to be worked over. It may even be possible to repair. I'll have to take some pics to show you guys.

Storamin · 02-15-2006, 08:46 AM

They can repair it. There's many products that they use to fill the hole/rip. You can even have them get brand new leather and put it on if you want... it'll cost though.

**jms** · 02-15-2006, 10:32 AM

less worried about cost (see 31 has it's benefits) than end result. I have very little to do to have the vehicle completely restored to mint condition. Seats are the major issue.

**komodo** · 02-15-2006, 11:43 AM

I'd think it'd be cheaper to buy used, but good quality replacements off another car. They aren't very expensive at all.

**94bmw325i** · 02-15-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Torque

yeah, when you have money growing out of your ass that is always a option...

lol man just because im putting in my suspension this week, or next week, and putting in my 5 speed during the summer doesn't mean im rich haha.

Storamin · 02-15-2006, 02:34 PM

It sounds to me like JMS doesn't care about the cost -- he wants it to be perfect. I think the best idea would be to buy new leather and have it wrapped around the old seat replacing the current leather that has holes. I don't remember where... but I'm pretty sure you can order the same leather BMW uses.

**jms** · 02-15-2006, 02:43 PM

I'll care if the cost creeps up above $1000 or so but I do want the best value for the money.

Storamin · 02-15-2006, 07:15 PM

Check out www.pittspeed.com They know their stuff, it's a pittsburgh local car community.
I would look, I know someone asked a few weeks ago, but it's blocked by Duquesne.

**Torque** · 02-15-2006, 07:23 PM

You might wanna look at the link below. Just found it this morning ... will be doing to my car as soon as nice weather rolls around.

http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=390458

**jms** · 02-16-2006, 07:47 AM

sounds good, I'm guessing that a repair may be a better option for me, from what I'm looking at the damage is small.