I finally finished installing the Katzkin black leather seats with gunmetal inserts. Took me total of 9 hours over 4 days. Not very difficult, just time consuming. Except for the head rests, which were the most difficult to put on I did make one error, when cutting a slit for the driver's seat I made it too long. Will have to get that repaired

Anyways, along with new seats, I also made carbon fiber overlays for center. I messed up on the first one, so had to order two more sheets of carbon fiber and some better X-Acto knives. Came out pretty good, I think. So took me a total of two weeks to complete my interior. I am debating on sueding the rear panels, or using the black Katzkin leather because I cannot find light gray suede that is a perfect match. If I decide to use the black leather in the rear, it will be different and definitely 2-tone!

Also, I still plan on getting the 08 Premium HU and some better speakers up front, but then that will be it... hopefully. Pics:



Still cleaning for a show on Sat, so floor mats/covers are in the washer...









Night shot:



Just dome lights on:

 

Lookin good, congrats on the DIY!

 

I like!

 

looking nice! How they feel???

 

nice job you do all the work by yourself or have your b/f to help? headrest look a little wrinkled out but it should settle in.

 

^Thanx Will

Glad that's over with

 

looks good. Hopefully the wrinkles will disappear.

 

lol, I bet. It can be very frustrating doing stuff on your own but when you look back on it you will be a whole lot happier!

 

He changed my oil once lol, but nope I do everything myself. He gets too freaked out when I'm sanding, cutting, painting things, lol.

 

Me too. I bought these from someone and they were not packed very well. I didn't even know they were Katzkin till I saw the box! I thought I was just getting some eBay seat covers

 

...I take that back, he did help me install the intake and I had a shop install my springs and sway...

 

looking good! I really like the two-tone.

 

looks good... i likey

 

is that Dupli-Color General Purpose Silver Metallic paint on the tach meter (what every that's called)?

thanks

jj

 

Looking sharp girl! Good job!

BTW; the painted piece is called a (Gauge) Bezel. Dupli-Color FTW!!

 

 

yup, matches perfectly!

Thank you everyone for your compliments! I really like it, and hate to DD the car now, lol. What's the point in having it if I don't drive it

Any tips on keeping up the leather? I'll do some searching later, just not gonna have any time till probably Monday.

 

congrats. it looks sweet.

quick tips on keeping leather looking good -

1) stay out of the sun as much as possible
2) Mist 303 Aerospace Protectant on a microfiber towl and wipe down the seats (helps keep UV rays from damaging leather)
3) Clean with Meguiars Gold Class Leather Cleaner/Conditioner every other week

 

To take care of leather, RaggTopp products are what i've used in the past with great results. It's worth every penny. You either have to buy online or go to an upholstery shop.

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/racolecakit.html

 

looks great!