I live in LA. So upholstery shops are a dime a dozen here. I found a reputable place a couple years ago here. That would do an entire VW bug interior for $1400 with original german vinyl. Including laying down my own sound mat. I can only assume a Jeep would be even cheaper. No headliner etc. etc. Just seats and carpet really.
I know shops like this are far more expensive outside of the cheap textiles and labor world of Los Angeles. But thinking about getting an estimate for my carpet and seats. And using some better carpet and fabric than stock. The stock materials seem to be pretty thin in my '99 TJ. Maybe do the seats in faux leather or leather or just vinyl. Or maybe some nicer cloth. Not sure what that would be - denim? And maybe some more hardcore industrial carpet.
Using stock seat covers and a stock carpet set (Iggee $250 and carpet set $200?) would probably run me $500 after all said and done. That seems like it would go a ways towards a custom Jeep interior. With better materials. Would probably even have the seat foam upgraded. Wondering if I should look for newer style seats that might bolt right in? (Not interested in something that would have to have custom welded mounts.) Any suggestions or are used seats just to much money?
Anyone used an upholstery shop? Got any pics?
I know shops like this are far more expensive outside of the cheap textiles and labor world of Los Angeles. But thinking about getting an estimate for my carpet and seats. And using some better carpet and fabric than stock. The stock materials seem to be pretty thin in my '99 TJ. Maybe do the seats in faux leather or leather or just vinyl. Or maybe some nicer cloth. Not sure what that would be - denim? And maybe some more hardcore industrial carpet.
Using stock seat covers and a stock carpet set (Iggee $250 and carpet set $200?) would probably run me $500 after all said and done. That seems like it would go a ways towards a custom Jeep interior. With better materials. Would probably even have the seat foam upgraded. Wondering if I should look for newer style seats that might bolt right in? (Not interested in something that would have to have custom welded mounts.) Any suggestions or are used seats just to much money?
Anyone used an upholstery shop? Got any pics?