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#67 Black Mac' · Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 197 Location: Phx/Humboldt AZ

I can't stand to look at my Recaros the way they are any longer.
Any ideas where I can get them restored back to original or at least close to original?
I know that it isn't going to be cheap, but the price on the McLaren Site is beyond my pocketbook
Ron
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negusm · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 4:05 am Post subject:

Leatherique has stuff to restore leather seats.

Or head over to an upholstery shop and get a quote.

-Mike
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#67 Black Mac' · Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 197 Location: Phx/Humboldt AZ

Mike,
they are too far gone to restore the leather that's on them now.
They need recovered and there are no shops in our area who are willing to tackle re-covering Recaros.
That is why I asked if anyone on here had ideas where I could go besides buying from Hank.
Ron
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mustang marty · Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 274 Location: Seattle

You can try this guy. He is in the Seattle ares aand they work almost exclusively on Recaros. He posted a Recaro thread on FEP

ron@jjcustominterior.com / 253-414-2117

hanksgt · Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 206 Location: Phoenix

I asked at some local car shows here in Phoenix when I needed the stock ASC seats redone. Found a local shop I liked and he offered vinyl or leather. I choose vinyl (based on price) and I think they came out great. Ask around your area.

asc709 · Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 46 Location: El Paso, TX

Hank,

Do you have any pics of the seats recovered? Phoenix isn't too far for me to go and my drivers side seat has begun to split.

Thanks.
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hanksgt · Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 206 Location: Phoenix

Out cruising with 15 other 'Stangs today-went to dinner in Wickenburg. I posted a quick snapshot I just took over in the albums-under 1989 convertibles. I can take more Sunday in the daylight if you would like.

Had these done about 5 years ago by Bell Auto Upholstery, Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ. If you notice, I forgot to specify I wanted two tone blue like the originals. He didn't have an embroidery place at the time. Now he has a place and I paid for the creation of the correct ASC pattern. 2 years ago I had the embroidery added. He matched every seam & stitch, and even had the material punched with the proper size perforations in the seating surfaces. He offered me leather or vinyl. I choose the less expensive vinyl and have been very happy so far.
He has done another McLaren's complete interior and patched a friends original leather McLraren seats. He has also done tops on 3 other Mustang club members cars. All satisfied customers.

negusm · Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 2:05 am Post subject:

#67 Black Mac' · Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 197 Location: Phx/Humboldt AZ

hanksgt · Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 206 Location: Phoenix

Have you spoken to any local car guys to see who they use? If you check out some shops, usually you'll find someone you can work with.

I don't see why they couldn't copy yours and ship them. I know I don't want to try installing seat covers.

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negusm · Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject:

CSMESP · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 9 Location: St Robert MO

Just ran across your posting. I just had the seats, door panels and armrest redone by a shop in St Paul. He did an excellent job at a reasonable price.. If you are interested in the info, Very Happy

let me know. edprice@centurylink.net
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