Replacement Leather Seat Covers

[Christophe Salvain]

Hello

I'm looking for Leather Seat Covers for a 00 Suburban (color natural/beige) for both L&R front buckets and 40/60 middle rear bench.
Like this one http://www.auto-interior.com/Suburbanpic.htm (but this product Does Not Fit Factory Leather )
I'm interrest in replacing leather seat covers but NOT in products which are fitting over the existing upholstery.

Thank you for your advices.

C.S.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by Christophe Salvain

Hello

I'm looking for Leather Seat Covers for a 00 Suburban (color natural/beige) for both L&R front buckets and 40/60 middle rear bench.
Like this one http://www.auto-interior.com/Suburbanpic.htm (but this product Does Not Fit Factory Leather )
I'm interrest in replacing leather seat covers but NOT in products which are fitting over the existing upholstery.

Thank you for your advices.

C.S.

these seat covers YOU have selected appear to be used only after the old leather covers are removed...and not to be put over the old...

I donot recommend any seat covers over the old...these old covers must be removed...

I have had great success in repairing/coloring leather seat covers..

with a water based dye this process is very high quality...this is the same coloring agent used to color leather seats...

I also color dyed my 96 impala dash ...that saved me big time and it looks new again like in 1995..

[Christophe Salvain]

Originally Posted by j cAT

these seat covers YOU have selected appear to be used only after the old leather covers are removed...and not to be put over the old...

I donot recommend any seat covers over the old...these old covers must be removed...

I have had great success in repairing/coloring leather seat covers..

with a water based dye this process is very high quality...this is the same coloring agent used to color leather seats...

I also color dyed my 96 impala dash ...that saved me big time and it looks new again like in 1995..

Hi
Thank for your advice.
1) It seems this cover replaces Factory Cloth Seat Covers but Does Not Fit Factory Leather : http://www.auto-interior.com/leather...9.htm#Suburban

2) What process/products do you used for repairing/coloring leather seat covers ?

C.S.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by Christophe Salvain

Hi
Thank for your advice.
1) It seems this cover replaces Factory Cloth Seat Covers but Does Not Fit Factory Leather : http://www.auto-interior.com/leather...9.htm#Suburban

2) What process/products do you used for repairing/coloring leather seat covers ?

C.S.

I have read the instructions...it clearly states remove the old leather seat covers before installing the NEW...these covers will not fit over the old leather seat covers...

If you had cloth seats removal of the cloth would not be necessary...but I would still remove the cloth material for a better fit..

the leather material is much thicker and this is why this is the way to go...

[ChadClancy]

I used the SEM Classic Coat products to refinish the leather in my Suburban. In my experience, their colors are an EXACT match to the factory dyes. Check out this site for applciation instructions:

SEM Classic Coat Instructions

In addition to cleaning per the above instructions, I used a green scouring pad and lacquer thinner to remove some of the old dye.

One other thing to keep in mind is that the leather cleaner and aresol dye give off some heavy duty fumes. I did my middle seat earlier this winter and preped the front seats. However, I'm holding off on finishing up the front seats until it warms up and I can open up some windows for ventilation during application.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by ChadClancy

I used the SEM Classic Coat products to refinish the leather in my Suburban. In my experience, their colors are an EXACT match to the factory dyes. Check out this site for applciation instructions:

SEM Classic Coat Instructions

In addition to cleaning per the above instructions, I used a green scouring pad and lacquer thinner to remove some of the old dye.

One other thing to keep in mind is that the leather cleaner and aresol dye give off some heavy duty fumes. I did my middle seat earlier this winter and preped the front seats. However, I'm holding off on finishing up the front seats until it warms up and I can open up some windows for ventilation during application.

I used leather technologies in virginia for the water based dye..which is very much like latex paint...the product has no fumes..

it can be sprayed, or brushed on...

I used denatured alcohol to clean prior to application...
you must wash with gentle soap the leather / vinyl first..sanding damaged areas and using a fine sratch pad may be needed in worn areas..

its been 2 years the coating looks great.. this company you mention here looks good I will check this out...