03-18-2007, 10:12 PM
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Yes, please detail how you did it for us.
As for your original question, I think it's hard to have too much leather.
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03-19-2007, 02:47 AM
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I think it looks much better covered in leather, I'd take leather over painted plastic any day. It seems to fit better than a big piece of silver on the door. Nice job!
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03-19-2007, 06:10 AM
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Great job. Could you tell us how you did it? Maybe too much black, but what about a different color leather? Grey, or maybe that other fabric...Alcantra?
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1999 Boxster
Triple Black (Basalt metallic)
Silver Carbon Fiber Interior,De-Ambered,Euro LED Taillights, Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs,EuroTech 19" wheels/Kumho tires,Turbo spoiler,Clear halogens
Gemballa red face gauges ..(FOR SALE)
http://i28.tinypic.com/2zzlq29.jpg
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03-19-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 986speedster
Maybe too much black, but what about a different color leather? Grey, or maybe that other fabric...Alcantra?
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I was thinking the same thing. I was thinking of trying cinnamon leather (kind of a dark burnt orange) or a dark red. I also have some synthetic suede lying around somewhere (similar to Alcantra) I should try.
Hmmm...maybe it's time to go out and get some more leather...
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03-19-2007, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by John V
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Wow. I like yours better. My leather has too much texture to it. I also love the yellow stitching.
Do you have any more picture of your interior and the roll bars?
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03-19-2007, 03:09 PM
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Location: MD
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Not really, but I can go take some. Stay tuned.
Thanks... the car has some interesting factory options. I do like the full leather and deviated stitching.
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03-19-2007, 08:14 AM
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Location: Tampa, Fl.
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Originally Posted by Grizzly
Yes, please detail how you did it for us.
As for your original question, I think it's hard to have too much leather.
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Cool. Thanks everyone for the great feedback. Not sure if I'm going to keep it but I'm going to do a few more pieces while I make my decision.
All I did was cut the leather to the size of the trim with about 1" over hang on all sides. I used 3M Super 77 spray adhesive. I sprayed both the leather and the trim piece, allowed both pieces to get tacky (about 30 seconds) and then applied the leather to the outside of the trim. I made sure everything was even and smooth and then started tucking and trimming the back side. I pre-cut some relief points before I started to make the tuck process easier.
I still need to do the other side so I'll do a write up and take some pictures of the process.
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