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    03-09-2012 12:02 AM #1
    I've got an '02 passat with elec tan leather seats. What are my options for re-upholstery?
    I've checked ebay and vortex for decent used seats/ upholstery yet scarce....
    Quote Originally Posted by Seb Vettel, Monaco 2013
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    Really?....then why don't you quit flappin' your jaw about the tires??

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    03-15-2012 08:01 PM #2
    Before you jump to reupholster completely, try treating them. I just refinished my leather seats on my Corrado using Doc Bailey's leather products. They were really scuffed and worn, and the conditioner/cleaner/dye made them look brand new. Came out so well I decided to start treating my R32 interior with the same stuff, to keep it nice.

    https://www.leatherclear.com/cgi-bin...ge=dochome.htm
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    03-15-2012 11:30 PM #3
    Thank you for the tip. I will try and let you know.
    Quote Originally Posted by Seb Vettel, Monaco 2013
    .....this is Red Bull and we’ve always found an answer to the toughest challenge

    Really?....then why don't you quit flappin' your jaw about the tires??

  4. 03-22-2012 04:21 PM #4
    Mine are ripped, no fix in a bottle for me!

    I found this site:

    http://www.autoseatskins.com/volkswa...ther-s/179.htm

    I'm not sure if it would cost the same to take it to a shop.

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    04-06-2012 12:01 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by 12string View Post
    Mine are ripped, no fix in a bottle for me!

    I found this site:

    http://www.autoseatskins.com/volkswa...ther-s/179.htm

    I'm not sure if it would cost the same to take it to a shop.
    In my opinion, you can check out the prices and make a comparison.

    It should not be too big.
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    04-06-2012 12:03 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by g60racer View Post
    Before you jump to reupholster completely, try treating them. I just refinished my leather seats on my Corrado using Doc Bailey's leather products. They were really scuffed and worn, and the conditioner/cleaner/dye made them look brand new. Came out so well I decided to start treating my R32 interior with the same stuff, to keep it nice.

    https://www.leatherclear.com/cgi-bin...ge=dochome.htm
    I treat my leather seats from time to time with leather cleaner and conditioner.

    Can get a set from those car accessory shops. Plenty of them and wide variety of choices to choose from.
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    04-19-2012 10:59 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by kfzmeister View Post
    Thank you for the tip. I will try and let you know.
    So, i ordered from Doc Baileys and it took a month for them to send me a 4oz bottle!!!!
    The stuff worked pretty well, but while waiting i happened to come across another brand leather cleaner in my garage and that stuff works the same as Doc Baileys.
    I paid about $23 for that little bottle and am really disappointed, it did work well, though and am happy with the results. Thanks for encouraging me to clean up those seats.
    Quote Originally Posted by Seb Vettel, Monaco 2013
    .....this is Red Bull and we’ve always found an answer to the toughest challenge

    Really?....then why don't you quit flappin' your jaw about the tires??

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