Adding Good Leather to a 2005 Prius

osXcode · 04-19-2007, 02:27 PM

Anyone have any good expereince with a southern california area upholsterer? I want to have the seats redone in good leather. I remember there was some talk about "Katskin"? Should I get that package?

I am really looking for an upholsterer to do the interior in good leather, without having to order anything.

Are there any recommendations for the Southern California Area?

Any good experience would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

acdii · 04-19-2007, 03:05 PM

I was wondering the saem, about getting mine wrapped in leather, my only concern would be the side airbags that are part of the seats.

osXcode · 04-19-2007, 08:59 PM

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I was wondering the saem, about getting mine wrapped in leather, my only concern would be the side airbags that are part of the seats.
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I called the dealer (longo toyota) and I am having the seats done on monday. It takes them 3 days. They say the side airbags are designed to work with the leather, this upholsterer at Longo Toyota is toyota "certified" supposedly. I want the steering wheel done as well....

Will let you know what happens :-)

cairo94507 · 04-19-2007, 09:14 PM

Well let us all know what the "certified" installer charged and post some pictures. I had my car done in two-tone leather with heated seats. The centers are black perforated leather and the outers are tan to match the door panels. Total job was $1,200 or $1,300, including the seat heaters. Car done in 1 day and 53K miles later it still looks perfect. I posted plenty of pictures back then.

osXcode · 04-19-2007, 09:17 PM

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Well let us all know what the "certified" installer charged and post some pictures. I had my car done in two-tone leather with heated seats. The centers are black perforated leather and the outers are tan to match the door panels. Total job was $1,200 or $1,300, including the seat heaters. Car done in 1 day and 53K miles later it still looks perfect. I posted plenty of pictures back then.
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Who did you have do that? Where did they put the switch for the heaters? Longo just quoted me $1595 without any heaters!

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04-19-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
osXcode Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Anyone have any good expereince with a southern california area upholsterer? I want to have the seats redone in good leather. I remember there was some talk about "Katskin"? Should I get that package? I am really looking for an upholsterer to do the interior in good leather, without having to order anything. Are there any recommendations for the Southern California Area? Any good experience would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!

04-19-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
acdii Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 665 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 0	I was wondering the saem, about getting mine wrapped in leather, my only concern would be the side airbags that are part of the seats.

04-19-2007, 09:14 PM	#4
cairo94507 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Ramon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 851 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 1	Well let us all know what the "certified" installer charged and post some pictures. I had my car done in two-tone leather with heated seats. The centers are black perforated leather and the outers are tan to match the door panels. Total job was $1,200 or $1,300, including the seat heaters. Car done in 1 day and 53K miles later it still looks perfect. I posted plenty of pictures back then.