Leather Seat Covers

[mpill990]

I've been tasked with getting the rather dull standard seat covers replaced with something something a bit more upmarket
So leather seems to be the obvious choice.
I've looked on-line and there seems to be lots of options available but ideally I would like to go to a company with a good solid reputation.
So does anyone have any recommendations please?
Thanks in advance!
Mike

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[Mr T]

I've been tasked with getting the rather dull standard seat covers replaced with something something a bit more upmarket
So leather seems to be the obvious choice.
I've looked on-line and there seems to be lots of options available but ideally I would like to go to a company with a good solid reputation.
So does anyone have any recommendations please?
Thanks in advance!
Mike

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Hi Mike, seatskinz are well recommended, they have recently done a 680, pics were on their social media page.

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This was the 680 they did, of course there are many colour/style combinations. I emailed them for some info and they were very responsive.

 

[Perfectos]

DK schweizer gets my vote, VW approved, based in Colchester .

 

[Mr T]

DK schweizer gets my vote, VW approved, based in Colchester .

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Is that is a re-trim rather than covers?

 

[mpill990]

Great thanks both - I'll contact them

I'll post some pics when done..

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[Jester]

Is that is a re-trim rather than covers?

Retrim

 

[Jester]

Great thanks both - I'll contact them

I'll post some pics when done..

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Would be nice to see photos Mike if you go for DKS

 

[Perfectos]

Is that is a re-trim rather than covers?

It is a full retrim , complete replacement of original covers. (Original covers handed back to me in a box)

there was an option to add VW golf sport seat side balusters to create a Reccaro style sport seat, but I decided against that option.

map pockets in rear of front seats, fully air bag compliant with tags and iso fix tags.

full retrim is not much more than decent covers, without the hassle of fitting.

the design opportunities are endless

 

[Perfectos]

Here’s a link to a general search “ leather” may assist in general research, choosing a supplier / design etc.

Search results for query: Leather

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[mpill990]

I've spoken to Rob at DKS and it sounds as though they know exactly what they are doing, so I'm going to go with them.
We just need to choose the colour and design now (thanks for the links above!).
Our van is the grey and silver two tone and we're thinking a shade of blue with contrasting stitching with a design similar to the attached pic.
I'll keep you updated..

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[babble]

ooooh, i would love fancy leather seats. maybe late next year. How long will it take to have them fitted out of interest?

 

[Mr T]

I've spoken to Rob at DKS and it sounds as though they know exactly what they are doing, so I'm going to go with them.
We just need to choose the colour and design now (thanks for the links above!).
Our van is the grey and silver two tone and we're thinking a shade of blue with contrasting stitching with a design similar to the attached pic.
I'll keep you updated..

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Look forward to seeing what you end up with

 

[mpill990]

ooooh, i would love fancy leather seats. maybe late next year. How long will it take to have them fitted out of interest?

Around 4 hours - I'll have to get the map out to figure out where exactly Colchester is though

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[Perfectos]

I've spoken to Rob at DKS and it sounds as though they know exactly what they are doing, so I'm going to go with them.
We just need to choose the colour and design now (thanks for the links above!).
Our van is the grey and silver two tone and we're thinking a shade of blue with contrasting stitching with a design similar to the attached pic.
I'll keep you updated..

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Some other practical things to consider

Do you want map pockets in rear of seat(s) stitching can replicating the seat design / colour & add a splash of colour to an otherwise drab seat back
thread Colour can have a dramatic effect on overall design and can tie in an overall theme

needle punched seats panels inserts / headrests can add another design dimension, they allow heated seats to warm up more quickly And regulate heat better during warmer weather.
(the needle punching doesn’t hold or trap dirt)

edit: the Bentley stitch as in your picture looks superb with needle punching

piped edging can wear at a disproportionate rate to the leather seat (where seats get heavy wear (ask DK for a professional opinion ) such as driver / passenger seat edge where you get in / out of the van

ask for leather samples, take them outside into natural light and see how much the colour changes in natural light vs electric light (inside) & take the colours you choose into the van, you may be surprised how your perception of a particular colour changes when seen in natural light or in the van.

lets us see your finished article

 

[Perfectos]

ooooh, i would love fancy leather seats. maybe late next year. How long will it take to have them fitted out of interest?

Fitting for a 7 seat beach took less than a day.

all seat come out of the van.

normal manufacturing lead time is about a week from order to fitting. (More in covid times)

 

[Perfectos]

Around 4 hours - I'll have to get the map out to figure out where exactly Colchester is though

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their unit is Tucked away in a Small industrial estate in Stanway, near a Sainsbury’s super store, on the outskirts of Colchester.

walking distance to Town along the main route or a short bus ride (whichever suits).

 

[mpill990]

their unit is Tucked away in a Small industrial estate in Stanway, near a Sainsbury’s super store, on the outskirts of Colchester.

walking distance to Town along the main route or a short bus ride (whichever suits).

Thank you - you've been very helpful

And btw my wife has said a firm NO to blue and in my imagination I'd thought we'd already agreed that

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[mpill990]

I must admit that I've totally fallen in love with these - but I bet they would be totally impractical in a 680

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[Ting Tong]

We had ours done at Trimtechnik in Birkenhead. They also did the front door inlays.

 

[Mr T]

We had ours done at Trimtechnik in Birkenhead. They also did the front door inlays.View attachment 102683View attachment 102684

They look very nice

 

[mpill990]

We had ours done at Trimtechnik in Birkenhead. They also did the front door inlays.View attachment 102683View attachment 102684

Very smart

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[britlandscape]

We had ours done at Trimtechnik in Birkenhead. They also did the front door inlays.View attachment 102683View attachment 102684

Hope you don't mind but may I ask what it cost?

 

[leeb]

Hi Mike, seatskinz are well recommended, they have recently done a 680, pics were on their social media page.

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This was the 680 they did, of course there are many colour/style combinations. I emailed them for some info and they were very responsive.

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Awesome....dare I ask the price (ish)?

 

[leeb]

Amazing....dare I ask the price?

 

[Colinduncan1919]

I've been tasked with getting the rather dull standard seat covers replaced with something something a bit more upmarket
So leather seems to be the obvious choice.
I've looked on-line and there seems to be lots of options available but ideally I would like to go to a company with a good solid reputation.
So does anyone have any recommendations please?
Thanks in advance!
Mike

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Drivedressy (Germany) Design yourself online- see my post, highly recommended.