Torn Leather (Cashmier)

[hubietolson]

I recently sat in my 2010 V8 w/Tech with a screwdriver in my pocket, tearing the leather in the center panel of the seat. Too much to repair.

My dealer says there is no source for the fabric, that a new seat must be purchased at over $500.

Can anyone suggest a source for the fabric so that I can simply have the upholstery folks sew in a new panel for a reasonable price?

 

[homeofstone]

I think dealer may be right. I ran into the same problem with my BMW. But its oem seat cover is 1200.00. 500.00 is not a bad price. You could try salvage yards.

 

[upsbroke]

Salvage yard is an excellent idea. It's not like the Genesis has very many interior colors. Shouldn't take much looking at all!

 

[hubietolson]

Tried several salvage yards which say they have a national database. Only one hit - but wrong color. Need cashmier leather. Any other suggestions?

 

[rwlewis]

Buy this one, then dismantle it and sell the parts...bet you coudl make out like a bandit based on the dealer prices I have seen some people post for Hyundai Genesis parts...

http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.info/salvage/for-sale-hyundai-genesis-2010-MTIyMTY3MDI

Your Welcome...

 

[homeofstone]

What about these http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-10-Genesis-Sedan-Front-Rear-Leather-Seats-Set-OEM-/200712299240?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebb62a2e8

 

[rwlewis]

What about these http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-10-Genesis-Sedan-Front-Rear-Leather-Seats-Set-OEM-/200712299240?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebb62a2e8

Those are listed by LKQ. They have a massive facility down the street where I work (Houston TX, Aldine Westfield Area). They take in thousands of wrecked cars and dismantle them to supply the wholesale used car parts market. I was unaware that they had a retail outlet via Ebay.

 

[Duck2010]

Give www.car-parts.com a try i have bought from them before..

 

[Jimm5383]

Buy this one, then dismantle it and sell the parts...bet you coudl make out like a bandit based on the dealer prices I have seen some people post for Hyundai Genesis parts...


Your Welcome...

I think that's a good idea. This way you may not only find what you need, but also earn some money. Here are some more places where you may find salvage Hyundai Genesis http://www.easyexport.us/salvage/hyundai/genesis/for-sale
http://www.carfrom.us/car/search/action/search/?carmake=HYUNDAI_GENESIS

 

[hchon]

I recently sat in my 2010 V8 w/Tech with a screwdriver in my pocket, tearing the leather in the center panel of the seat. Too much to repair.

My dealer says there is no source for the fabric, that a new seat must be purchased at over $500.

Can anyone suggest a source for the fabric so that I can simply have the upholstery folks sew in a new panel for a reasonable price?

I had an Acura RL before my Genesis and it had a torn seat - the flat part of the seat where it's perforated about five inches in length. Dealer said we had to change the whole seat bottom for a lot of money, but my Genesis dealer in SoCal found me an upholstery shop and they replaced the torn panel for $200 and change. Good as new and matched the rest of the seat perfectly. I don't know where you are, but if you are near SoCal, I can dig up their contact info. PM me.

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[PMCErnie]

I had an Acura RL before my Genesis and it had a torn seat - the flat part of the seat where it's perforated about five inches in length. Dealer said we had to change the whole seat bottom for a lot of money, but my Genesis dealer in SoCal found me an upholstery shop and they replaced the torn panel for $200 and change. Good as new and matched the rest of the seat perfectly. I don't know where you are, but if you are near SoCal, I can dig up their contact info. PM me.

This is obviously the best way to go. There are interior restoration specialists everywhere. Here in Richmond, VA, "The Interior Guys" could likely do this job in a flash.

 

[Gambler]

Taking it to an upholstery shop was my first thought and probably what I would do if I was in your shoes. Finding a salvage seat works too though.

 

[MrB0462]

a GOOD UPHOLSTERY SHOP WILL HAVE BOOKS INDICATING LEATHER FOR EACH MODEL. iT PROVIDES THEM WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND OTHER CODES ALLOWING THEM TO OBTAIN A PERFECT MATCH,

 

[Aquineas]

Those are listed by LKQ. They have a massive facility down the street where I work (Houston TX, Aldine Westfield Area). They take in thousands of wrecked cars and dismantle them to supply the wholesale used car parts market. I was unaware that they had a retail outlet via Ebay.

Hmmm this might be worth looking into if one wanted a cooled passenger seat...

 

[GAME!]

I recently sat in my 2010 V8 w/Tech with a screwdriver in my pocket, tearing the leather in the center panel of the seat. Too much to repair.

My dealer says there is no source for the fabric, that a new seat must be purchased at over $500.

Can anyone suggest a source for the fabric so that I can simply have the upholstery folks sew in a new panel for a reasonable price?

Another option is to use an interior repair specialist like "Interior Magic". Your local dealer, I would guarantee, uses a mobile repair company that refurbishes used cars for retail. If the vendor is really good, you should barely be able to tell where the damage was once repaired, and at a fraction of the cost. I had this done many times myself and was happy with the outcome. Heck of a lot cheaper, too. Hope this helps and good luck.