Author Topic: Replacement seat covers and carpets (Read 19868 times)

iftykhan · « **on:** June 12, 2013, 07:13:58 »

I am looking into replacing seat covers and carpets on my recent purchase and am in need of help please.

I was lucky enough to stumble across a two owner rhd 280 which has covered a mere 800 miles in the last 25 years but interior, especially the carpets, is looking tired.

There is a full set available with world.uph.com who are based in California which seems to cover everything but has anyone fitted these products, and what kind of results achieved?

The carpets in my car were black (I think) but have faded to look more like a dark grey. There are a few sets on ebay but not sure as to the quality so any help here would be greatly appreciated.

Apart from the usual suspects, does anyone have a decent upholsterer in the south of England?

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2013, 07:28:18 »

Iftykhan,
I still have your BBB!
PM me for details about where to get your interior.
Stick

iftykhan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2013, 07:50:56 »

Will do buddy.
Like the website by the way!

Paul & Dolly · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2013, 08:00:55 »

If you are not worried about originality, I can tell you from where I purchased new leather seat facings, and a full carpet set, last year,
but you will still need someone to upholster the seats and fit the carpets.

let me know

Paul

71Beige280SL · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2013, 15:53:54 »

You should look at your data card. If you don't have it, the Classic Center can email it to you if you give them the VIN. It will tell you the original color of both the seats and carpet. It takes a little deciphering but, the Technical Manual breaks the data card down pretty well. If you are interested in a US supplier, PM me and I can tell you who I ordered from. High quality materials. Very pleased.

Flyair · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2013, 16:21:33 »

This is a very neat and beautifully arranged interior. Congratulations. BTW, the floor of your garage shows that this old lady enjoys a good life in nearly sterile conditions

ptooner · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2013, 14:42:25 »

I replaced all of my interior except carpeting with leather from World Upholstery. I'm very happy with the results. I will post photos soon when I finish the dash recovering.
Gerry

KevinC · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2013, 17:19:42 »

Yes...please post...what's your interior color?

zoegrlh · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2013, 18:08:46 »

You might want to also try GAHH in LA, Calf. They have the top of the ling leathers. I had World send me a carpet kit, but I was not pleased, and sent the kit back and went to GAHH.
Bob

Russell · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2013, 13:18:58 »

i am in same boat but in europe to replace:
the entire interior so all seat covers, carpets and a roll of trim to do all the door cards etc etc
i also need a an entire roof kit and whatever that entails so the roof, any webbing and ties etc and any interior cover (not sure if it has one)

someone said cabrio.de

i would like to get as original as possible and i read a thread about the carpet being 7 twill or some such thing but i now cant find it.

does anyone have any advice as to where to go to buy the lot and also any advice about what to buy if there are variations as i am trying to keep her original (ish) if i can without breaking the bank.

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2013, 14:25:41 »

I buy all of my interiors from KHM and the more I buy the better discount I get and am happy to split that discount for multiple orders. There are at least two of you here in the UK looking to buy interiors.
There's also a lot to know about how to order the correct interior but KHM will happily send you samples in the post. I can't speak for American suppliers but you cannot better their quality here in Europe.

iftykhan · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2013, 15:42:04 »

Hi Guys,

I will try and get my car over to you sometime next week Colin.
Hopefully we can discuss further then.
Thanks to all members who responded to initial inquiry.

Regards
Ifty

Russell · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:20:22 »

well i am very interested for sure

Garry · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:36:42 »

Colin,

I would also be interestedin a bulk order to KHM. I am after leather seats and doors panels and soft top for my 230sl if there is some way to work out delivery ex Germany to AUstas part of the bulk buy as I am sure there is.

Garry

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2013, 15:38:59 »

One interior (no soft top) for a 113 comes in two quite large boxes. I suspect what you gain in the bulk buy you will lose in the extra shipping but I'm willing to look into it.
Specifying your interior is no mean task as, as you all know, there's a few subtle differences between models and years as well as market differences and the best leather comes with a 40% premium attached to it.
Carpet choice will also influence the price.

andyburns · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2013, 19:29:28 »

I need pretty much a complete interior so am keen on bulk purchase. Perhaps I can combine with Garry. I need leather seat covers carpet set door card's and covers leather for dash leather for soft top cover and a new soft top. I have tried a few places in the us but none have been prepared to offer any sort of discount and have ranged from 3.5 to 5k us plus shipping. Shipping seems to be an additional 500us.

drmb · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2013, 22:24:13 »

So if you ship to Australia then to New Zealand you will be up for two lots of import tax.
I usually pay around 250 USD for trim kit shipping ex USA

Garry · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2013, 23:31:52 »

I did not find any US dealers that sold the correct carpet for the 230, i.e. 7 loop to the inch and used KHM Cabrio who were excellent. My carpet set was I did not have to pay any duty on them.

I am only after the seat leathers and door covers and nothing else and provided they are under $1000 duty does not apply in Australia so any invoice needs to be below that or the consignment split. The carpets were around 500 Euro and was about $80 Euro postage when I got them last year, and the leather seats are a little bit more than that so I stay under the $1k threshold. If you added all the rest of the leather items it would be quite a lot and postage would also be considerably more.

I guess the question would be if KHM will split up the consignments on a bulk order to deliver to different places. When I went and talked to them in person, they were very easy to get along with and went out of their way to try to accommodate what I wanted.

andyburns · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2013, 02:17:23 »

Agree with you Gary, all I am after is a bulk discount. I am happy to settle my own affairs when it comes to shipping and import taxes. I am sure they wouldn't turn away a 10k + combined order if all they had to do was to spend a bit of extra time with the shipping.

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2013, 07:38:01 »

I'll talk to them. Once I've done that I'll respond to all the messages.
In the mean time, please try and determine for yourself exactly what it is that you'll want.
As I said, they will happily send you samples FOC and the best leather to go for carries a +40% premium. There are about 6 different grades.
I'm currently in the latter stages of a full resto that's having the best grade fitted (black) and it might be prudent to wait until that's finished so I can show you all photos.
Colin

DaveB · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2013, 08:15:55 »

Sounds great, we look forward to those images.
When you get this underway perhaps you could give KHM a list of participants and each person can converse direct, otherwise it could get a little onerous for you. Still splitting the discount of course - should work out well for all.

rutger kohler · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:50:16 »

Just thought I would weigh into the discussion. After seeing Garry Marks car in Canberra,(thanks Garry) and getting samples from KHM I ordered a carpet set from them late last month. They have just emailed me the DHL tracking numbers so looking forward to recieving the carpet set soon. Hope I don't incur customs duty I thought this and or GST only kicked in above NZ1000?

Garry · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2013, 07:24:26 »

Colin,

Any news from KHM of bulk order?

Garry

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2013, 10:53:53 »

I've been waiting on other interested parties to confirm their instructions before I speak to Klauss.

andyburns · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2013, 19:18:40 »

I am definitely a starter. Have received my swatches and picked out my materials.

Just a quiet warning for anyone buying carpets off ebay, I am 800 dollars down the gurgler after purchasing a rhd set. The quality and fit were terrible. The edging was hanging off before I even pulled it out of the box. The fitment was terrible. I got a local auto interior guy in to look at it and he confirmed the carpet was ok quality but the workmanship was terrible and wanted another 400 to put it right. We had to take off all the edging and start again and remake about 3 of the main carpet pieces as they we completely the wrong size. When I complained the manufacturer and told him the set was a terrible fit and that I would have to re-template it, he asked me if I could send him the template!

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Author Topic: Replacement seat covers and carpets (Read 19868 times)

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