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raybun - 12 Jul 2006 12:55 GMT

Looking for 325i leather convertible seat bits. Have tan front seats to
swap. Located southern NH, NE Massachusetts.

Thanks

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raybun - 12 Jul 2006 13:02 GMT

> Looking for 325i leather convertible seat bits. Have tan front seats to
> swap. Located southern NH, NE Massachusetts.
>
> Thanks

Forgot to mention that I am looking for Cardinal Red leather.

Sorry

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Jeff Strickland - 12 Jul 2006 18:05 GMT

Have you even considered visiting an upholstery shop where they stock this
kind of stuff?

>> Looking for 325i leather convertible seat bits. Have tan front seats to
>> swap. Located southern NH, NE Massachusetts.
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> Sorry

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raybun - 12 Jul 2006 20:52 GMT

Am looking for bits that show a small amount of wear. Want to avoid the
"new" look.

Ray

> Have you even considered visiting an upholstery shop where they stock this
> kind of stuff?
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> > Sorry

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Richard Sexton - 14 Jul 2006 00:39 GMT

>Am looking for bits that show a small amount of wear. Want to avoid the
>"new" look.

1) It's tough to match German leather in US car interior shops.

2) Leather coats in thrify shops are IMO the best source of the
thin leather you need. If you can match the texture then...

3) The leatherique(.com) dyes can make the whole seats look new
and can effectively color leather of the right texture. If it's
good enough for the Rolls Royce guys it should be good enough for
us owners of "lessor" cars.

That's what I'd do anyway.

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