Making stock seats two-tone?

IHas370Z? · 08-20-2009, 01:10 PM

Hey guys, I'm about to buy a Z in PG and wanted Persimmon interior, however I believe the only one the dealer had found was sold. I was wondering how feasible/expensive it would be to make the stock black leather seats two tone with a grey middle.

It could be either the stock grey (see pic, courtesy Namir's photoshopping) or preferrably a custom dark grey that would better match the PG exterior.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Modshack · 08-20-2009, 01:54 PM

Shouldn't be hard...You just need to find a good upholstery shop. My Corvette buddy had his all black seats changed to two tone. It won't be cheap. I think this ultimately cost him about $700+

IHas370Z? · 08-20-2009, 02:23 PM

Cool, would they be able to use the stock material? Im looking for the same texture and feel as the stock, just a color switch.

dainedazz · 08-20-2009, 02:27 PM

that black/red 2 tone looks nice.
i would do that but i want the Brides in the future

IHas370Z? · 08-20-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

that black/red 2 tone looks nice.
i would do that but i want the Brides in the future

Yea that would look HOT with your car (red).

Still uncertain about what I wanna do... hopefully the dealership can find another persimmon when I go in an hour, but if not I dunno if I want black and worry about making it two-tone...

Modshack · 08-20-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by IHas370Z?

Cool, would they be able to use the stock material? Im looking for the same texture and feel as the stock, just a color switch.

The center sections of the Touring seats are perfed Alcantara. Any High end Trim shop can probably duplicate it...

I was in one once and he literally had sample cards with hundreds of leather options available..

bullitt5897 · 08-20-2009, 09:06 PM

If you want Great Quality Interior work done call my boy Joe with JPM Coachworks! He is doing my interior with black alcantera and fox red Italian leather

Joe has the Alcantera we need for OEM replacements... Follow the link in my sig

mathius1121 · 09-15-2009, 12:39 PM

I work for an upholstery shop here in Texas and have done quite a few two tone modifications on seats. Depending on the extent of the "two toning" you want to do expect to pay around $750-800. To do the center four panels on the Z seats should take 8-10 hrs labor at an average of $65/hr labor. Some shops will keep a back stock of leather in storage or in 70% of the cases you will have to order a hide of leather to use. A typical hide will cost $95-350.

phelan · 09-15-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

that black/red 2 tone looks nice.
i would do that but i want the Brides in the future

my thoughts exactly

rreign · 09-15-2009, 02:17 PM

try katskinz. just google em. If you want, check out my profile. there's some pics in there of the katskinz I put in my RX8. They do good work.

Zsteve · 09-30-2009, 08:15 PM

I have the Persimmons and dont want them so part of the sales deal was to get the color changed and the shop they sent me to uses the katskinz. I have the blue paint so my seats are going to be black for the outside trim of the seats and blue suade for the inserts and a blue suade Z on the head rests. Ill post pics when done in a bout a week. So sounds like katzskinz is a good choice.

bullitt5897 · 09-30-2009, 11:53 PM

Again PM me if you have any questions regarding Interiors as I am the only one on the board who has had custom work done to the extent your wanting And I have alot more to do. So I may have the answers to your questions already.

Mike

flashburn · 10-01-2009, 07:09 AM

Why not ask/answer in this thread instead? That way it could help others out that are looking to do the same. I know once I get my base Z I'm going to get the seats and panels done by Katzkin. Either a two-tone setup or try to match the Persimmon color, not sure yet.

Zsteve · 10-15-2009, 07:59 PM

got my car back today from getting the persimmons interior switched to a black and blue two-tone. It was a katzskinz kit and it fits really good and seems be even more plush than the stock ones. Its raining and dark out so I cant take any pics yet but I will tomorrow and post them. Also had a spoiler put on and the windows tinted, looks good. So far from what I can tell the Katzskinz seem to be good products, cant say how much it would cost cuz it was part of the buying deal from the dealer.

FricFrac · 10-18-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

got my car back today from getting the persimmons interior switched to a black and blue two-tone. It was a katzskinz kit and it fits really good and seems be even more plush than the stock ones. Its raining and dark out so I cant take any pics yet but I will tomorrow and post them. Also had a spoiler put on and the windows tinted, looks good. So far from what I can tell the Katzskinz seem to be good products, cant say how much it would cost cuz it was part of the buying deal from the dealer.

Pictures?

08-20-2009, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Shouldn't be hard...You just need to find a good upholstery shop. My Corvette buddy had his all black seats changed to two tone. It won't be cheap. I think this ultimately cost him about $700+ __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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08-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	If you want Great Quality Interior work done call my boy Joe with JPM Coachworks! He is doing my interior with black alcantera and fox red Italian leather Joe has the Alcantera we need for OEM replacements... Follow the link in my sig __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

09-30-2009, 11:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Again PM me if you have any questions regarding Interiors as I am the only one on the board who has had custom work done to the extent your wanting And I have alot more to do. So I may have the answers to your questions already. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-15-2009, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	got my car back today from getting the persimmons interior switched to a black and blue two-tone. It was a katzskinz kit and it fits really good and seems be even more plush than the stock ones. Its raining and dark out so I cant take any pics yet but I will tomorrow and post them. Also had a spoiler put on and the windows tinted, looks good. So far from what I can tell the Katzskinz seem to be good products, cant say how much it would cost cuz it was part of the buying deal from the dealer. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

08-20-2009, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
IHas370Z? Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 79 Drives: '09 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	Cool, would they be able to use the stock material? Im looking for the same texture and feel as the stock, just a color switch.

09-15-2009, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
mathius1121 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: texas Posts: 1 Drives: 06 Ion Redline Rep Power: 15	I work for an upholstery shop here in Texas and have done quite a few two tone modifications on seats. Depending on the extent of the "two toning" you want to do expect to pay around $750-800. To do the center four panels on the Z seats should take 8-10 hrs labor at an average of $65/hr labor. Some shops will keep a back stock of leather in storage or in 70% of the cases you will have to order a hide of leather to use. A typical hide will cost $95-350.

09-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	I have the Persimmons and dont want them so part of the sales deal was to get the color changed and the shop they sent me to uses the katskinz. I have the blue paint so my seats are going to be black for the outside trim of the seats and blue suade for the inserts and a blue suade Z on the head rests. Ill post pics when done in a bout a week. So sounds like katzskinz is a good choice.

10-01-2009, 07:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Why not ask/answer in this thread instead? That way it could help others out that are looking to do the same. I know once I get my base Z I'm going to get the seats and panels done by Katzkin. Either a two-tone setup or try to match the Persimmon color, not sure yet.

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