Friday, May 20, 2016

Points To Think About With Leather Car Upholstery

By Brenda Kelly


Many vehicles will have a leather interior, either as standard, or as an optional extra. It is important that this is looked after properly to prolong its life and to keep your car looking presentable. There are many ways to preserve leather car upholstery and various places to buy replacement coverings from.

There are a couple of things you can do to keep your car interior looking good and to prolong its life. There are creams and polishes that you can buy from auto stores and supermarkets and these will protect the hide when applied. When you park your vehicle it should never be left in direct sunlight as this will affect the seats and cause them to crack badly.

When cleaning the interior of your vehicle, the first thing to do is make sure there is no heavy soiling and if there is, you should remove this with the appropriate cleaner. You should then treat the leather with the cream which will give a deep protection. Before you apply the treatment you should try it on a very small section of the seat to ensure there is no chemical reaction.

If you need to replace the interior in your car there are a few options available to you and some care is needed. If your car is still in production you can contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer and buy your seats and trim from them. If the car is no longer made, the dealers my still have some spare seats in stock so it is worth checking.

The internet is another useful place to source a new interior for your vehicle and many online suppliers are available. The firms that are operating can either supply you with a ready made set or will make you a new interior from scratch. Web auction pages can also produce good results and the prices are often lower when you are a winning bidder.

If you purchase a replacement interior it is advisable to keep the old one and this can often be recovered and sold or kept as a spare. A lot of newer vehicles will have electrics inside the seats so you should check that the new ones will be compatible. If you buy seats, it is useful to buy all of the other trim that matches, and you can use it or store it.

In some case you will not have to buy new seats and you can have the existing ones reupholstered by a specialist. There are many firms in Dallas TX that provide this service and it will usually work out cheaper than buying a brand new interior. The companies that recover seats can give you many color and design options and you should visit them before ordering.

If your car is an old model or a classic vehicle you may find replacements seats and trim in a scrap yard or junk store. Many cars are scrapped every year and even if the engine and body are no good, the interiors are usually reusable. This can be a cheap way of buying new items and you will be helping the planet by recycling.




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