Leather upholstry

wanderluster · 28th September 2007, 15:44

Hi. Was planning on getting leather upholstery in a Swift. Any insights into how much this will cost and what options are available?
Need good quality leather - preferably branded – in Delhi.

amohit · 28th September 2007, 16:34

Not sure abt the brands/shops in delhi, but pure leather seats+door trims+stearing cover+gear cover will cost around 25k!

Leather looks really cool, but will make you feel really hot in summer!

For lower budgets(5k) you can go for Art leather.

csentil · 28th September 2007, 17:37

Lot of threads on leather upholstery. Give it a search.

Stanley is supposed to be the best. Think Ovion should also be available.

Nappa leather is the top end. Costs around 35K for the swift if you do the interiors as well.

Anand_A · 28th September 2007, 19:14

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Originally Posted by csentil

Lot of threads on leather upholstery. Give it a search.

Stanley is supposed to be the best. Think Ovion should also be available.

Nappa leather is the top end. Costs around 35K for the swift if you do the interiors as well.

Would like to get art leather seat covers for my blue Swift. Just the seat covers. Can u suggest some shops in Mumbai from where I can get them made. I live in Mulund. It would be of great help.

vasudeva · 29th September 2007, 11:25

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Originally Posted by amohit

Not sure abt the brands/shops in delhi, but pure leather seats+door trims+stearing cover+gear cover will cost around 25k!

Leather looks really cool, but will make you feel really hot in summer!

For lower budgets(5k) you can go for Art leather.

From my experience with OEM leather for more than 6 months, leather does not, repeat for emphasis, does not make it any hotter than any other seat cover. The issue with leather is of course the light beige in my car, which needs some extra looking after to keep it clean. But that would be expected for any lighter shade, leather or not. But, again, good quality leather does not make it hotter. I still use the auto AC at around 26-27C.

vasudeva · 29th September 2007, 11:28

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Originally Posted by amohit

Not sure abt the brands/shops in delhi, but pure leather seats+door trims+stearing cover+gear cover will cost around 25k!

Leather looks really cool, but will make you feel really hot in summer!

For lower budgets(5k) you can go for Art leather.

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Originally Posted by Anand_A

Would like to get art leather seat covers for my blue Swift. Just the seat covers. Can u suggest some shops in Mumbai from where I can get them made. I live in Mulund. It would be of great help.

Stanley is heard to be good and should be available in Mumbai. Check their website. They advertise a 20000 sq. feet boutique at Andheri East.
:: Welcome to Stanley Boutique ::

amohit · 29th September 2007, 15:39

@vasudeva,

I read it in some thread only that leather seats feel hotter.
Are you sure that leather seats do not make much of a difference?

Any one in the forum, who has leather seats, coiuld you please share your experiences.

Regards,

desigNation · 30th September 2007, 14:36

amohit-i'm using leather seats in my baleno[pls cheack my gallery]it doesnt get hot in summers,but the so called"art leather" would be really hot, its just the name art leather, its nothing else but rexin,still cant figure out how the term leather came in.

csentil · 1st October 2007, 01:03

Yes, Leather does not get as hot as Art Leather or Rexin. I've been using leather for sometime now and its been pretty good. If you are going to art leather I suggest you get good sunfilm, not the cheap 800rs ones. Something that cuts off UV and heat radiation.

Leather is also easy to maintain. Just wipe the seats with a wet cloth. Nappa is really good, its extremely soft and classy.

biju · 5th October 2007, 14:49

Dear All,

I am on the look out for seat cover for my M800 Euro III car. Colour of the car is Carribean Blue. When I have enquired here in cochin I got a quote for Rs. 2200 for Elegant make cotton cover.

Is that cotton cover okay for my car or should I go for artificial leather cover which is also have the same price

Should I get a matching colour of seat cover for my car.

Regards,

Biju

mithun · 5th October 2007, 16:46

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Originally Posted by biju

Dear All,

I am on the look out for seat cover for my M800 Euro III car. Colour of the car is Carribean Blue. When I have enquired here in cochin I got a quote for Rs. 2200 for Elegant make cotton cover.

Is that cotton cover okay for my car or should I go for artificial leather cover which is also have the same price

Should I get a matching colour of seat cover for my car.

Regards,

Biju

For the climate of Cochin, don't go for any leather covers unless you always use AC !

jkdas · 5th October 2007, 17:29

Leather breathes better than art leather.

Guess for Swift it would cost 22k with Stanleys starting range.

biju · 6th October 2007, 11:03

Thank you Mithun & JK Das..!!

So I am proceeding with Elegant make Cotton Seat Cover.

Biju

28th September 2007, 15:44	#1
wanderluster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 105 Thanked: 20 Times	Leather upholstry Hi. Was planning on getting leather upholstery in a Swift. Any insights into how much this will cost and what options are available? Need good quality leather - preferably branded – in Delhi.
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28th September 2007, 16:34	#2
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 451 Thanked: 52 Times	Not sure abt the brands/shops in delhi, but pure leather seats+door trims+stearing cover+gear cover will cost around 25k! Leather looks really cool, but will make you feel really hot in summer! For lower budgets(5k) you can go for Art leather.
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28th September 2007, 17:37	#3
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Lot of threads on leather upholstery. Give it a search. Stanley is supposed to be the best. Think Ovion should also be available. Nappa leather is the top end. Costs around 35K for the swift if you do the interiors as well.
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29th September 2007, 15:39	#7
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 451 Thanked: 52 Times	@vasudeva, I read it in some thread only that leather seats feel hotter. Are you sure that leather seats do not make much of a difference? Any one in the forum, who has leather seats, coiuld you please share your experiences. Regards,
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30th September 2007, 14:36	#8
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	amohit-i'm using leather seats in my baleno[pls cheack my gallery]it doesnt get hot in summers,but the so called"art leather" would be really hot, its just the name art leather, its nothing else but rexin,still cant figure out how the term leather came in.
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1st October 2007, 01:03	#9
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Yes, Leather does not get as hot as Art Leather or Rexin. I've been using leather for sometime now and its been pretty good. If you are going to art leather I suggest you get good sunfilm, not the cheap 800rs ones. Something that cuts off UV and heat radiation. Leather is also easy to maintain. Just wipe the seats with a wet cloth. Nappa is really good, its extremely soft and classy.
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5th October 2007, 14:49	#10
biju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 25 Thanked: 0 Times	Seat Cover for M800 car Dear All, I am on the look out for seat cover for my M800 Euro III car. Colour of the car is Carribean Blue. When I have enquired here in cochin I got a quote for Rs. 2200 for Elegant make cotton cover. Is that cotton cover okay for my car or should I go for artificial leather cover which is also have the same price Should I get a matching colour of seat cover for my car. Regards, Biju
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5th October 2007, 17:29	#12
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Leather breathes better than art leather. Guess for Swift it would cost 22k with Stanleys starting range.
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6th October 2007, 11:03	#13
biju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 25 Thanked: 0 Times	Thank you Mithun & JK Das..!! So I am proceeding with Elegant make Cotton Seat Cover. Biju
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