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Maintaining And Purchasing Leather Car Upholstery

By Ann King


Many cars will be fitted with leather seats and trim from the factory or added at a later date. It is essential that this is cared for in the proper way to prolong its life and to keep your vehicle looking in a presentable condition. There are some ways to preserve your leather car upholstery and various places to source replacement hide.

To keep a car interior in good condition and to prolong its life you can do a few things when you are cleaning your vehicle. There are specialist creams and polishes that you can purchase online, or from stores in Dallas TX, and these will help to protect the hide. When you park your vehicle, it should never be left in direct sunlight, as this can cause fading, dryness and cracks.

Before you begin to treat the hide with a polish you should make certain that it is properly cleaned and free from any debris or dirt. The cream can then be applied and this will penetrate the covering, giving a protective coating, and will soak in to keep it supple. Always test out any chemicals on a tiny area of the leather to check that it does not react badly.

If you have to purchase replacement seats there are a few places where you can source them. A main dealer or manufacturer will be able to supply you with a new set if the car is still in current production. If the vehicle is no longer being made, they may still have items in stock and you should make some checks with them before you try another supplier.

Another good way to find a new interior is to search the internet and look for a retailer or web auction site. There are many manufacturers of vehicle seats and other trim who will make a bespoke interior after you have ordered. A lot of car owners will sell their used interiors on internet auction pages and this can be a very cost effective way of replacing interiors.

When you have located and purchased your interior it is always useful to retain the old one as it can often be reconditioned. Some newer vehicles will have complex electrical components inside the seat and you should check to make sure the new ones will function when they are installed. Any other pieces of trim that are offered should also be purchased if they match.

In some instances, you will not have to buy seats and you can have yours reupholstered. There are many specialist companies that provide this service and it can work out cheaper than purchasing a new interior. The firms that reupholster seats, will usually give you various color and style options and you should visit them to discuss things before you order.

If your vehicle is a very old model or a classic, you may find a replacement set of seats and other trim in a scrap warehouse or junk yard. Many vehicles are scrapped and even if the mechanical parts and bodywork are no good, the interior can usually be used again. This is a cheap way of getting your new items and is environmentally friendly.




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