Ok, so here is the thing. I have E group package and want to get the leather seats. I know my dealer here in Manhattan charges roughly 1200 for the install, but is it worth it to go through them? Should I venture out to a different upholstery place around here for it do be done if it saves me some scratch (benefit vs. detriment)?
Just wondering what to do bc with a baby and a dog, leather is much easier to clean up. So, do I go through the stealership, or find a reputable place for cheaper?
probably one of the highest rated after market leather places out there....besides going to a custom upholstery shop....which will cost 3x what Katskinz does.
If wear and tear is your biggest concern, I'd look for Leatherette. Extremely durable, just as easy to clean, and cheaper.
probably one of the highest rated after market leather places out there....besides going to a custom upholstery shop....which will cost 3x what Katskinz does.
If wear and tear is your biggest concern, I'd look for Leatherette. Extremely durable, just as easy to clean, and cheaper.
But what about feel/finish? How does it compare to leather? That could be considered a stupid question, but for someone that doesn't know, it doesn't hurt to ask.
Folks speak very favorably about the Katsan (SP ?) leather. Your number seems in the ballpark, but there are different versions of leather and design options available.
Yup, they do. I am just looking for "plain vanilla" leather to make it look nice. Just curious, does the dealer use them or their own proprietary brand?
Even the Dealers use Katskin a lot. They usually have a Mopar book of Katskins stuff. On the fake stuff.... it is more durable and looks great. My Mercedes ML320 was Artico (False) leather, along with about 80% of the Mercedes on the road!
looks like all you need are those hog ring pliers. I'd certainly attempt it myself. Worst case scenario, you bring it to a shop after you try. Doesn't look like anything would be ruined if you screwed up...just look funny.
My dealer had added Katzkin leather to my 2014 JGC Laredo E as an option. They look great and the ones they chose have the Jeep mountain logo embroidered on the front seat backs. Mine are black (to go with the Marocco black interior) with off white piping. They look great and appear to be as well made as any factory leather I have seen. Not the best picture but you get the general idea.
I am more of a one tone guy, but your set up looks real good. Just wondering how the leather has held up. I have a baby and a dog, and just want to make sure it can take a small beating
Everything on the Katzkins are configurable/options. When you order them you specify the colors, thread colors, piping color, embroidered emblems or not, perforated sections or not, heated seats, etc. I can't say how well they will hold up since I have only had the JGC for 5 days, but they definitely look and feel well made. I have had factory leather from Ford & Jeep. The Katzkins look and feel every bit as good or better.
My wife's '11 Honda Odyssey has leather on the front seats and both outside second row seats. Then leatherette on the second row center and third row seats.
Even side by side like that, you'd never know there was a difference. I didn't realize it wasn't all leather until I read it somewhere. Knowing that it's different, I can tell...but I hadn't noticed for months and it doesn't bug me.
My brother had his first convertible (BMW Z3 that had red leather from the factory) re-done by a full custom shop this last year. It's in leatherette now, and looks/feels better than the factory BMW leather did.
Well, I found a place in NJ that does it for 1k cash (with warranty). A fellow jeeper from the other jeep forum used them and recommended. Still pleased to this day so, that is def an option. He got all leather i believe.
I have Katzkin Leather in my base Laredo. It was dealer installed and is guaranteed for 36 mos along with the rest of the vehicle. The $1300 price is a good price, ask the dealer about the guarantee.