370Z custom upholstery

Joebarchuck · 09-27-2010, 04:40 PM

I am looking to improve the inside of the 370Z with real leather on the dashboard, side panels, etc...

I am not sure where to start and how hard my project is. I have found a person that will saw the leather to what ever cut, dimensions, stitches I need but here are my concerns:

1. Can I just cover the existing material?
2. Will covering the existing material fit once put back since it would be slightly thicker due to the leather?
3. How difficult do you guys think the project is?

TreeSemdyZee · 09-28-2010, 12:04 AM

You wouldn't cover the existing material. You'd remove that cover and put a new cover in its place. It's done all the time.

bigaudiofanat · 09-28-2010, 01:11 AM

There are kits that are made for what you are trying to do. Keep in mind I would not use your own fabric because of the side airbag in the seat.

metz · 09-28-2010, 09:51 AM

Im pretty sure hes not talking about covering the seats. Your going to have to pull stuff out and bring it to the guy whos going to stitch it up.

Joebarchuck · 09-28-2010, 11:17 AM

Yeah for now the seats stay as is. I am going to photoshop some stuff as to try some color testing and this weekend I have an appointment with a raw leather company which says they have automotive hides. I'll check that out and do some testing on the center console for now and maybe the steering wheel and side panel. All the easy stuff.

Once that is done I will go from there...

09-27-2010, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	370Z custom upholstery I am looking to improve the inside of the 370Z with real leather on the dashboard, side panels, etc... I am not sure where to start and how hard my project is. I have found a person that will saw the leather to what ever cut, dimensions, stitches I need but here are my concerns: 1. Can I just cover the existing material? 2. Will covering the existing material fit once put back since it would be slightly thicker due to the leather? 3. How difficult do you guys think the project is? __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

09-28-2010, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	There are kits that are made for what you are trying to do. Keep in mind I would not use your own fabric because of the side airbag in the seat. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-28-2010, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Yeah for now the seats stay as is. I am going to photoshop some stuff as to try some color testing and this weekend I have an appointment with a raw leather company which says they have automotive hides. I'll check that out and do some testing on the center console for now and maybe the steering wheel and side panel. All the easy stuff. Once that is done I will go from there... __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

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09-28-2010, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	You wouldn't cover the existing material. You'd remove that cover and put a new cover in its place. It's done all the time.

09-28-2010, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	Im pretty sure hes not talking about covering the seats. Your going to have to pull stuff out and bring it to the guy whos going to stitch it up.