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uvraise · 02-22-2020, 08:30 AM

Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket leather? I'm looking to replace the stock two tone of beige and black with all black. I know that Katzkin makes a full set and LSeat makes the fronts, I didn't know if anyone had any experience with either company or a different one out there.

Thanks for your time!

christianchevell · 02-22-2020, 09:32 AM

https://www.leatherseats.com/home/ seen these guys done well...…..

Vegas Bound · 02-22-2020, 09:47 AM

I had a truck done with Katzkin. No complaints.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-22-2020, 11:14 AM

I did my interior with Katzkins, no complaints..1650 installed and out the door thru my upholstery shop...

BehindBlueI's · 02-22-2020, 07:05 PM

Quite happy with Katskinz.

InFiD3ViL · 02-22-2020, 07:23 PM

Are the Katzkins a cover or a total replacement?

My driver's seat bolster is a freaking mess. Ruined by jeans and the rivets on the jeans. I have back issues and unfortunately have to slide my fat ass onto the bolster to get in properly.

1JEWLDSSRS, you have any interior pics?

Vegas Bound · 02-22-2020, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Are the Katzkins a cover or a total replacement?

My driver's seat bolster is a freaking mess. Ruined by jeans and the rivets on the jeans. I have back issues and unfortunately have to slide my fat ass onto the bolster to get in properly.

1JEWLDSSRS, you have any interior pics?

Replacement.

Coleroad · 02-22-2020, 07:57 PM

You can’t go wrong with katzkins, or leather seats dot com. They are both very good quality.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-23-2020, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Are the Katzkins a cover or a total replacement?

My driver's seat bolster is a freaking mess. Ruined by jeans and the rivets on the jeans. I have back issues and unfortunately have to slide my fat ass onto the bolster to get in properly.

1JEWLDSSRS, you have any interior pics?

Yes I have pics in my photo bucket, I will post them later as they are a PITA to pick and post now. There is also a bolster protector out there you can get to slide over your seats, one of my buds got them for his seats, and he is a big boy as well, I'll have to find the link he sent me..

uvraise · 02-23-2020, 11:55 AM

Thanks for all of the replies and suggestions guys!

InFiD3ViL · 02-23-2020, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yes I have pics in my photo bucket, I will post them later as they are a PITA to pick and post now. There is also a bolster protector out there you can get to slide over your seats, one of my buds got them for his seats, and he is a big boy as well, I'll have to find the link he sent me..

Oh you don't need to go through any trouble. I think I was just more interested in seeing what your interior looked like since the exterior looks so great.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-24-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Oh you don't need to go through any trouble. I think I was just more interested in seeing what your interior looked like since the exterior looks so great.

lol, thanks sir. The pics may be blurry by photobucket, but if you click on them they will open in my album.. Also all my plastic interior trim pieces are painted RJT as well...

Under hood..

Silveradoss573 · 02-24-2020, 12:45 PM

I installed Katzkin leather seat covers in my 2011 crewcab Silverado almost 7 years ago. Excellent fit and finish and they have held up very well. Kit cost me $495.00 and I spent 2 separate weekends removing the junk factory cloth and installing the leather. GM price was something like $3500.00+ for the complete kit lol. Take your time and they'll look seamless when done. I've seen so many that have wrinkles and in general just don't look tight and right because they got in a hurry to finish.

Talladega · 03-02-2020, 12:58 PM

I put LeatherSeats.com in mine. Two tone yellow/black. They fit absolutely perfect.

Some tips I have are rent a commercial wall paper steamer, use that to steam the foam in your seat, this will bring it back to the original (or close to) size. Second is these cars have over 100 hog rings. I don't remember exactly how many but I ordered a kit of 100 and came up short, I think it was like 115 total.

All in all it took me and a buddy, who neither have experience doing upholstery about 10 hours to do all three seats. LeatherSeats.com also includes leather pieces to do the dash and door inserts, although they are default the base color you chose for the seats not the accent color so I ended up ordering some raw leather from them in the accent color to do the inserts.

02-22-2020, 08:30 AM	#1
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 235 View My Garage	Aftermarket Leather Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket leather? I'm looking to replace the stock two tone of beige and black with all black. I know that Katzkin makes a full set and LSeat makes the fronts, I didn't know if anyone had any experience with either company or a different one out there. Thanks for your time! __________________ 2015 SS2/RS, SCT Tune (Dynosteve), Vitesse Throttle Controller, Vararam VR-DRX CAI, Vararam Power Wedge TBS, Granatelli Performance MAF

02-22-2020, 09:32 AM	#2
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	https://www.leatherseats.com/home/ seen these guys done well...….. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

02-22-2020, 11:14 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	I did my interior with Katzkins, no complaints..1650 installed and out the door thru my upholstery shop... __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-22-2020, 07:23 PM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Are the Katzkins a cover or a total replacement? My driver's seat bolster is a freaking mess. Ruined by jeans and the rivets on the jeans. I have back issues and unfortunately have to slide my fat ass onto the bolster to get in properly. 1JEWLDSSRS, you have any interior pics? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

02-23-2020, 11:55 AM	#10
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 235 View My Garage	Thanks for all of the replies and suggestions guys! __________________ 2015 SS2/RS, SCT Tune (Dynosteve), Vitesse Throttle Controller, Vararam VR-DRX CAI, Vararam Power Wedge TBS, Granatelli Performance MAF

02-22-2020, 09:47 AM	#3
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	I had a truck done with Katzkin. No complaints.

02-22-2020, 07:05 PM	#5
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	Quite happy with Katskinz.

02-22-2020, 07:57 PM	#8
Coleroad Drives: 13 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 315	You can’t go wrong with katzkins, or leather seats dot com. They are both very good quality.

02-24-2020, 12:45 PM	#13
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	I installed Katzkin leather seat covers in my 2011 crewcab Silverado almost 7 years ago. Excellent fit and finish and they have held up very well. Kit cost me $495.00 and I spent 2 separate weekends removing the junk factory cloth and installing the leather. GM price was something like $3500.00+ for the complete kit lol. Take your time and they'll look seamless when done. I've seen so many that have wrinkles and in general just don't look tight and right because they got in a hurry to finish.

03-02-2020, 12:58 PM	#14
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	I put LeatherSeats.com in mine. Two tone yellow/black. They fit absolutely perfect. Some tips I have are rent a commercial wall paper steamer, use that to steam the foam in your seat, this will bring it back to the original (or close to) size. Second is these cars have over 100 hog rings. I don't remember exactly how many but I ordered a kit of 100 and came up short, I think it was like 115 total. All in all it took me and a buddy, who neither have experience doing upholstery about 10 hours to do all three seats. LeatherSeats.com also includes leather pieces to do the dash and door inserts, although they are default the base color you chose for the seats not the accent color so I ended up ordering some raw leather from them in the accent color to do the inserts.