Interior Leather Color Change - Black to Red

BSM n54iS · 03-21-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Black n54is

Is the passenger seat able to be put in place for the time being? Never looked at diy's for removing front seats, not sure about alignment for it..

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Originally Posted by scanspeak

Hmmm .... I hadn't thought of that, I just assumed it wouldn't be possible.
I'll give it a try.

Lol that's exactly what I was saying...

scanspeak · 03-22-2016, 11:03 PM

On closer look there is asymmetry in the mounting so they cannot be swapped.

BSM n54iS · 03-22-2016, 11:50 PM

Was afraid of that..have to get some sort of replacement seat right? Hmm maybe rent a car for the time?

turbo_chris · 03-23-2016, 07:33 AM

Swapping seats won't be possible. Seat bases are side specific and the seat belt buckle can't transfer sides.

I would try to find another set of seats or just the leather skins. Swapping upholstery isn't terribly difficult. Just need some hog ring pliers, a good pair of dykes, and hog rings which you could source from your local dealer.

Cdutch513 · 03-23-2016, 09:18 AM

So if someone was to ask you to do this for them, how much would you charge?

scanspeak · 03-25-2016, 04:02 AM

Approximately $500 for materials and $2000 for labor. There's a lot of labor (approx 100 hours). so it's really a DIY job.

shivsandhu · 03-25-2016, 03:01 PM

Wow

Love the detail! Definelty Sub'd

scanspeak · 03-30-2016, 01:43 AM

Rear seats are now back in place

Nice to have a quiet car again.
In a month or so I will give them a final buff.

scanspeak · 03-30-2016, 01:59 AM

At this stage I'm still considering whether to redye the front seats or spend the extra cash and get them upholstered.
The driver's seat foam is a little worn so I could get that attended to and then there's also the logistics of doing the work while still using the car.
On the other hand, would new leather match the color and texture of the original?

The driver's seat would have to be done in stages spread over several weeks and then after that it would have to be treated very carefully during the first couple of weeks.
Haven't made up my mind yet - I'm shopping around for quotes.

Vish8895 · 04-12-2016, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by scanspeak

At this stage I'm still considering whether to redye the front seats or spend the extra cash and get them upholstered.
The driver's seat foam is a little worn so I could get that attended to and then there's also the logistics of doing the work while still using the car.
On the other hand, would new leather match the color and texture of the original?

The driver's seat would have to be done in stages spread over several weeks and then after that it would have to be treated very carefully during the first couple of weeks.
Haven't made up my mind yet - I'm shopping around for quotes.

If it were me, i'd compare the cost of buying the cheapest high mile SE seat that will fit the chasis (to use whilst you take time and care with your own seat) against the cost of re-upholstering.

If the cheap old SE seat is much cheaper, fit that and take time to color change your own.

Rocko123 · 04-13-2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vish8895

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Originally Posted by scanspeak

At this stage I'm still considering whether to redye the front seats or spend the extra cash and get them upholstered.
The driver's seat foam is a little worn so I could get that attended to and then there's also the logistics of doing the work while still using the car.
On the other hand, would new leather match the color and texture of the original?

The driver's seat would have to be done in stages spread over several weeks and then after that it would have to be treated very carefully during the first couple of weeks.
Haven't made up my mind yet - I'm shopping around for quotes.

If it were me, i'd compare the cost of buying the cheapest high mile SE seat that will fit the chasis (to use whilst you take time and care with your own seat) against the cost of re-upholstering.

If the cheap old SE seat is much cheaper, fit that and take time to color change your own.

I agree

Rulz · 04-14-2016, 10:05 PM

oh wow, i literally went to each page looking at each picture... expecting more picture and picture! great job!! if i just find the courage to do this on my beige ... GREAT JOB OP

Manberg · 04-25-2016, 09:32 PM

Great work man, very good pictures showing progress too.

acedwards27 · 05-04-2016, 05:44 PM

Looking very nice!

Vish8895 · 09-15-2016, 01:25 PM

A friend and I are seriously considering following this thread as a tutorial on his E46, and if going well, on my E46 M3 (once purchased).

RunFlatOut · 09-22-2016, 05:47 PM

Well it's not bad but I just don't understand why you put so much effort into this when there was a much easier solution right here:

https://www.amazon.com/IMQOQ-Genuine...+wool+red+wine

😂

Just awesome stuff there, had no idea this could even be done, and you're giving a masterclass in the process. Pure OEM wowmatic option 4EVA Jealousy Module retrofit.

scanspeak · 10-01-2016, 05:49 AM

Looks comfy

scanspeak · 10-01-2016, 05:59 AM

So after a few months break over winter it's time to complete this project.

Found a used centre armrest already in the right color so it was a simple replacement.

scanspeak · 10-01-2016, 06:04 AM

Removing the passenger seat (this car is RHD) is literally a 5 minute job, 4 screws + 1 connector.

After sanding and prepwash

First coat

5 coats

Note that the only trim removed was the back panel, reclining lever surround and headrest socket surround.
Tape was avoided as much as possible - just a steady hand and a small paint brush is needed.

tcphoto · 10-01-2016, 06:52 AM

Great project! I'd find the cheapest drivers seat and install it while you're working on yours. Keep up the great work.

MSCD · 10-01-2016, 07:43 AM

Came out great. Good luck with the drivers. Looking forward to the finished interior!

scanspeak · 10-01-2016, 02:04 PM

I've got 10 days off work in 3 weeks time and that's when I plan to tackle the driver's seat. That will give me 2-3 days to do the dyeing and 7 days to cure.

To be safe I will probably cover it with some soft fleece when driving for the first 2-3 weeks while it fully cures.

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03-23-2016, 07:33 AM	#114
turbo_chris Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 11 E90 335D, 13 X5D Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Swapping seats won't be possible. Seat bases are side specific and the seat belt buckle can't transfer sides. I would try to find another set of seats or just the leather skins. Swapping upholstery isn't terribly difficult. Just need some hog ring pliers, a good pair of dykes, and hog rings which you could source from your local dealer.
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03-25-2016, 04:02 AM	#116
scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Approximately $500 for materials and $2000 for labor. There's a lot of labor (approx 100 hours). so it's really a DIY job.
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03-30-2016, 01:43 AM	#118
scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Rear seats are now back in place Nice to have a quiet car again. In a month or so I will give them a final buff. Last edited by scanspeak; 03-30-2016 at 02:05 AM..
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scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	At this stage I'm still considering whether to redye the front seats or spend the extra cash and get them upholstered. The driver's seat foam is a little worn so I could get that attended to and then there's also the logistics of doing the work while still using the car. On the other hand, would new leather match the color and texture of the original? The driver's seat would have to be done in stages spread over several weeks and then after that it would have to be treated very carefully during the first couple of weeks. Haven't made up my mind yet - I'm shopping around for quotes.
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Rulz Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 530e 2018 / X3 G01 2019 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	oh wow, i literally went to each page looking at each picture... expecting more picture and picture! great job!! if i just find the courage to do this on my beige ... GREAT JOB OP
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RunFlatOut Private First Class 81 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 330d coupe Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Well it's not bad but I just don't understand why you put so much effort into this when there was a much easier solution right here: https://www.amazon.com/IMQOQ-Genuine...+wool+red+wine 😂 Just awesome stuff there, had no idea this could even be done, and you're giving a masterclass in the process. Pure OEM wowmatic option 4EVA Jealousy Module retrofit.
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scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	So after a few months break over winter it's time to complete this project. Found a used centre armrest already in the right color so it was a simple replacement. Last edited by scanspeak; 10-01-2016 at 06:10 AM..
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scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Removing the passenger seat (this car is RHD) is literally a 5 minute job, 4 screws + 1 connector. After sanding and prepwash First coat 5 coats Note that the only trim removed was the back panel, reclining lever surround and headrest socket surround. Tape was avoided as much as possible - just a steady hand and a small paint brush is needed. Last edited by scanspeak; 10-01-2016 at 06:13 AM..
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3537 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Great project! I'd find the cheapest drivers seat and install it while you're working on yours. Keep up the great work.
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10-01-2016, 02:04 PM	#132
scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've got 10 days off work in 3 weeks time and that's when I plan to tackle the driver's seat. That will give me 2-3 days to do the dyeing and 7 days to cure. To be safe I will probably cover it with some soft fleece when driving for the first 2-3 weeks while it fully cures.
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