Just want to say thanks to:

Creative Compacts for a quick delivery and for taking the time to answer all my questions.

lvnurs for posting all the installation info. I wouldn't have tried the install myself if it weren't for your posts.

wyldkard- Sorry for copying your color/material combo but it was the best out of all that I saw.

 

SAWEET!! how much did that cost ya?

 

Now it looks like a Lexus or something.

 

Did you do rear seats to? More pics please!

 

looks sweet, but leather makes my but sweat.

 

more pic pls! I love the leather seats!
would u pls post the installation info too? appreciated

 

How did you install it? is it jus a seat cover type thing? it looks very nice.

 

The basic leather package from Creative Compacts is around $570 but I ordered mine with full leather (otherwise the side and back is vinyl I believe) and suede inserts which brought it up to a little over $800. Kinda expensive but the extra padding and the smell and feel of leather is worth it in my opinion.

Monarch- If you have a sweaty butt, I believe you can order the preforated leather.

Installation takes a while, esp. since I never did it before and didn't want to screw it up. I did the back seats one day then the two front seats the next day. Basically, you remove the old seat covers then install the leather ones. As long as you take your time and work the leather to fit correctly it should come out pretty good. It's kinda hard to do a step by step install but basically here is what is involved:

1. Remove seats and take off existing covers. This involves clipping the old hog rings as you remove the covers.
2. I used silicone spray on the seats to make it easier to slip the new covers on. Attach cover to seat using hog rings or zip ties. I found the rings to be easier and faster.
3. Work the leather continuously to avoid wrinkles and to ensure a snug fit.
4. Call the Katzkin tech help w/ any questions. They provide you w/ an 800 number and can answer any questions you might have.

Here is a photo of the rear seats...




There's a few wrinkles on the seats which I'll probably redo in the next few weeks. One good thing is that you can do it over if you don't like how it comes out the first time.

 

the seats look good
have you done the door panels yet?

 

Installation is fairly simple considering the product comes ready for slip/tug/snap on application
You do have to remove previous seat cloths before tho.

so far I have yet to see anyone use my patterns. Took the suede up the back... Leather is nice, but suede is more comfortable and breathes a bit more than leather.






If I had to do it again, I would do it again!

Also, the dark charcoal mathces the interior plastic the best... Black is a bit too black and I belive it would make the interior seem a bit off.

 

Awesome man,.... glad we were able to get you the kit you exactly wanted... How did the installation kit work for ya?

James

 

very nice job!!

there are going to be those small wrinkles in the back- you just cant make it that perfect. looks awesome. glad to be of some help.

 

I didn't see the "side airbag seat" version of leather on creativecompacts web site. Does anyone know where that is?

 

Give me a hollar at the office and I can help ya out... WIll be adding it to the site later this week but tc808 has side airbags

 

so all packages come with the door panels? and peforated seats is an option?

 

Awesome..... I hope you arent planning on raising the price cause i may want to get that in a few months! Very classy looking!

 

heres some of my 2 tone with perforated...

 

Those look GOOD!! ...and to think I spent $1199 at the dealership, when I could have spent half of that and installed it myself....although.....I AM very impatient person so I probably would have screwed it all up and had to pay for another one....so I guess it worked out...Congratulations on your leather seats...they're pretty sweet...

 

upgrading to leather, ?? mine as well just get an Acura TL or something thats already done out..ahhhh thats my lame 2 cents at least

 

nice job for the $$$.