[TR] Reupholstery vrs Seat Covers

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My follow up on that would be that I had an entire interior redone on my 1972 Triumph TR6 this winter.  It was purchased several years ago from TRF.  I would recommend that you go to an installer who works on interiors.

I made the mistake of taking it to a "British car shop" that does entire restorations.  Instead of just saying they could not do it, they attempted it and did a half-a$$ job.  I then took it to a shop dedicated to interiors, and even though the owner was not happy the way it turned out, I was happy, and I am particular.

You could get the two seats done, just make sure that you have them done by an expert.

My two cents.

Craig 
1972 Triumph TR6
Vienna, VA


Aug 25, 2011 07:01:13 PM, spitlist at cox.net wrote:

I have gone both ways on my two Spitfires. On the first one, I got a kit
from BPNW (same kit as sold by other resellers) and was quite happy with the
results. On the other car, I opted for a professional job. Although it is
not something that would be acceptable to a concourse judge, it is really a
great addition to the car. I was able to select the fabric insert that best
matched the color scheme of the car as well as the hardtop's headliner, but
I also had him embroider the early Spitfire script on the headrests.

It was truly a professional job and looks and feels great. Cost was very
reasonable.

So I guess it really depends on what you are after in the long run. The
kits are something that accomplishes a stock appearance. The same can be
achieved by a professional but if you wish to go a bit further, the
professional job is your only option.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of P Caffrey
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:50 PM
To: list Triumph
Subject: [TR] Reupholstery vrs Seat Covers

Hi List,
Has anyone opted for seat covers over reupholstery? Are the seat
cover 
packages from places like Moss worthwhile?
The driver's side seat on my
TR is in need of repair. However, I'm not sure 
if I should go with seat
covers or have it reupholstered....The nice thing 
about the seat is that it's
"broken-in" like my favorite TV/reading chair. With an 
upholstery job, I'll
be sitting on a lot of new foam. 
Thank you for any advice.
Pat
TR4A, 67
1CTC/72746-L


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