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Old 04-06-2012, 11:54 PM   #1
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Default Interior Retrim

Ive had my xr6 for a few years now and the interior (especially drivers seat) has started to show abit of its age. Ive had a look around on ebay and the internet and found a few adds like this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FALC...item41667fec45

i was wondering if anyone would know the costs of getting something like this fitted properly to the seats or whether it would be cheaper or better to get a re-trim done complete at a trimmer rather then buy off one store and get another to fit them?

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Old 05-06-2012, 07:24 AM   #2
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I went with this

http://www.thewetseat.com/pages/price-guide.html

Mind you I have a standard AUII (no leather) so they look good (and are easy to wash
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...1238536&page=6



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Old 05-06-2012, 01:14 PM   #3
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Hey LoudXR6,

I got a set of leathers from the very same seller. From the looks a very nice product. Check my build thread for a couple of pics (post #21).

Quoted at a number of different places at $400-$500 for fitting. Decided after much deliberation that I would do it myself, but still havent gotten around to it. It's been 6 months hahaha and still haven't put them in yet, but when I do, will post the results for all to see.

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Old 05-06-2012, 05:31 PM   #4
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The AU using hog rings to fix the trim to the foam pad. You will need a manual hog ring gun and hog rings to do the retrim yourself.
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Old 08-06-2012, 11:22 PM   #5
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Default Re: Interior Retrim

thanks for the replies, im pretty set on getting black leather and options provided are good, still not sure on doing it myself VS getting actual trimmer to fit them but ill cross that bridge when i come to it.

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Old 09-06-2012, 04:57 PM   #6
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The AU using hog rings to fix the trim to the foam pad. You will need a manual hog ring gun and hog rings to do the retrim yourself.
Or cable ties?
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Old 09-06-2012, 11:05 PM   #7
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Or cable ties?
If you choose to, I guess. I used hog rings when I changed the front seat cushion foam

For $20 off eBay you can get all the proper stuff

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hog-Ring-...item2a08f774d9
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Old 10-06-2012, 10:23 AM   #8
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Kudos for keeping it all OE!

I've found cable ties to be easier / quicker to use.

At least there are options for the masses :-)
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