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My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:43 am
by Karisma
Hey all fellow PC'ers. I thought you would be interested to see what I do with my spare time and also show what's possible by teaching yourself something.

About 4 years ago I decided to teach myself how to retrim car interiors, it's been slower than I had hoped but I'm finally getting to put out quality interiors and work on some really nice vehicles. My full time job is at a mass engine re manufacturing plant so this is what I do in the evenings/weekends etc. Enjoy!

As much as some isn't classic I'll keep it updated with recent work.

1989 Porsche 964 dash top & centre console in black alcantara
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Bed panels for a vw t4. Black and green vinyl with diamond detail.
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Escort RS turbo steering wheel retrim in black leather
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Pedal car seat
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Custom floor mats
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Classic mini speedo pod
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Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:24 am
by Ian
Looking good mate! I could put some work your way! This is what I do, everything but retrimming lol

https://www.flickr.com/photos/125731832@N08/

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:26 am
by Karisma
Some pretty motors on your Flickr Ian! Looks like quality work

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:28 am
by Ian
Cheers mate, I mean it tho, I could put some trimming your way if you fancy it?

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:37 am
by Mitsuru
I think I recognise this work, Karisma has been doing the upholstery for some chaps over on the retrorides forum.
Nice to see you over on here. here is the retro rides link http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/ ... erior-work

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:43 am
by Karisma
Cheers guys.

Current jobs in

'49 chevy 3800 1ton pick up
T4 front seats
'78 mastercraft speedboat
'73 mini

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:10 pm
by rich.
that looks like a professional job...aron you should get him to have a look at your seats mate..

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:07 pm
by JPB
Nice stuff, wish I'd thought of having quilted mats when I had my Smart.

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:27 pm
by zipgun
For a moment i saw a 5 speed sewing machine :oops: Good work

Re: My Automotive upholstery

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:50 am
by rich.
can you make a video so we could see how its done??