Auto upholstery can be leather, vinyl, fabric cloth, or a combination of these materials. Fabric cloth is more common than leather because of its price and comes standard on most cars. Vinyl, though not as popular, is more durable than fabric.
It’s ideal if your vehicle's interior has a single theme, or complementary colors and patterns, if you want it to look its best. We can help by matching all of the surfaces of your car’s interior to give it a single, unified look.
When you live in sunny climates and have to leave your car out in the sun during the day, getting into a car with leather seats can often be a painful experience. If you’ve always wished that you bought a car with cloth seats instead, we can help you make that happen.
If you have plans to keep your vehicle well beyond the expiration of your manufacturer’s warranty, it’s important to keep your interior in good condition. Having your seats reupholstered can help you keep your car’s interior as attractive as its exterior.
Is the dash on your car cracked or in bad shape? You don’t have to live with it like that. An auto upholstery expert can either replace the damaged dash with materials like carpet or velour, or you can get it replaced with one to perfectly match the original dash.
You can easily clean vinyl car upholstery with some always-handy household products. Use a solution of baking soda and water to wipe down the surface, and then rinse it with a little dish detergent diluted in water.
Vehicles can rack up a lot of interior damage over the years, from cigarette burns to cracks in leather upholstery. Take as much care of your upholstery as you do of your engine, and let us repair or replace any of its blemishes.
Giving your car a custom paint job is a great way to make it uniquely yours, but having the standard interior can ruin the effect. An auto upholstery expert can work with you to figure out upholstery that will perfectly fit your paint job.
One of the best things you can do to extend the life of your car’s upholstery is to thoroughly clean the material, especially if it is fabric. Dirt and sand cause the fibers to break down, leading to holes and weakened seams.
If you drink coffee while you drive, or have passengers that do, odds are there are some stains from spillage. If they have already dried, try spraying the area with window cleaner, blotting it up, and letting it dry.
Did you know that vinyl is not actually a fabric? In fact, vinyl is a type of plastic made of natural gas, salt, and petroleum products. Vinyl is one of the more popular fabrics used in auto upholstery as it is durable, and resistant to many types of fluids, including some oils and alcohol. It is also hard to tear.
One of the most important factors in cloth auto upholsteries is the type of weave of the fabric. The weave must be particularly tight for this type of application, as this will make it more durable as well as stain resistant.
Once you have your new upholstery installed in your car, proper maintenance will keep it looking sharp for a long time. We will go over basic maintenance procedures and ways to mitigate any accidental damage before it ruins the material.
Over time, continued exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays can take its toll on your car’s interior. Cloth seats can fade, while leather seats can begin to crack. If you’re ready to restore your seats’ appearance, we’re always here for you.
While the outside of your car may not be unique, that does not mean that you cannot ride in style. Treat yourself and your passengers to an elegant ride by having your car’s upholstery replaced with luxurious fabrics or leather and new seat padding.
When the time comes to replace your car’s old upholstery, upgrade to better materials than what it had originally. If you had fabric, install leather seats for a luxurious look, feel, and improved resale value.
If you dread the static electricity charges that build up from sitting on fabric seats or from the carpeting, you can take a used dryer sheet and rub it across the surfaces. Alternatively, making a 5-to-1 solution of water and fabric softener and spraying the fabrics will do the trick.
Did you know that there is designer car upholstery available? These kinds of upholstery may in fact carry the designer’s name or personal logo, and can be customized to meet any design style: including that meant to mimic the skin of exotic animals.
If your old vinyl or leather car seats have been torn, in many cases upholstery replacement is going to be recommended over repair. Often, re-sewing leather and vinyl materials (particularly those that are old) will only serve to weaken them.
If you need new upholstery in the back seat of your car, but cannot afford to leave it here, that is usually not a problem. Most back seats are easily removed, so you can leave it with us and pick it up when ready. Just remember no one will be able to ride back there.
Restore your factory seats in your ride. Not only are there endless options as far as the material you wish to have, such as leather or suede; you can also have factory-molded cushioning to restore the original form and fit of the seat.
Complete the custom luxury interior look in your vehicle by a genuine wood grain dash and center console kit. This simple and easy-to-do addition makes such a difference and really raises the luxury level.
The first automobiles used cotton, wool. mohair, and leather in their upholstery. In the 1950s, bench seats were covered with stiff vinyl. As seat designs changed, the bench seat gave way to the bucket seat, and hard wearing, flexible fabrics had to be made to fit the shape.
If you have neglected your vinyl convertible top, use a cleaner specially formulated for convertibles and a soft brush to break up the grease and film that has accumulated. Some cleaners also protect against mildew.