The youtube video on replacing the seat with leather was great and inspired me but wanted to stay with cloth and did not see anything on line that was basically a oem replalcement. Passenger side was actually not too bad. Drivers side had ripped fabric in multiple places and foam showing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mi1HVCnRv0
Short version
- went to a local shop and they did an amazing job for $700.
- As they did not have an exact color match, I chose "Ascot' as wanted something a little unique
- Included zippers in the headrest, foam where needed and back pocket on passenger side so essentially OEM except for the color.
- Very satisfied and no regrets not trying to DIY.
- Only 'issue' is the brand new seats accentuate the faded black interior
Details
In talking with local upholstery shops - two options
1 - One wanted me to order the replacement covers and they would install
2 - The other would do it all
The latter was highly recommended from multiple sources and only $100 more expensive.
Since I was able to see the fabric and color scheme in person my comfort level was much higher than ordering on line. In addition I couldn't find any cloth on line so I went with the local shop do it all option.
Color decision. They did not have an 'exact' replacement so what ever I chose would be a "one off'.
- Dark Grey, Steel and Slate were 'safe' choices but decided if it was going to be different might as well make it unique.
