MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: MateyGuv on June 16, 2015, 06:54:07 pm
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Little bit of a feeler so not sure if Iv posted in the right bit so sorry if Iv done wrong
After posting about my retrim I get regular requests of where I got the tartan from and can I get people some for their projects. I genuinely think I got the last "as new" material left - it took me a long long time to find it!!
Iv made a contact with a company that claim they could reproduce the tartan to spec and quality and want to explore commissioning some. The big question is what is it worth a metre? Obviously the more I commission the less it will cost per metre.
So my question is what would people think is fair per metre? As a reference MK6 plaid is approx £45 a metre but there is an abundant supply. When MK5 plaid has come up the asking price per metre is anywhere from £100 - £250 depending on how much of a tool the person selling it is. Even at £250 a metre that sold fairly quickly!!
Any thoughts/interest would be great :happy2:
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hard to say as most people including me wouldn't have a clue what a metre would cover , would a meter do both front seats ? , replacing what's on there or would a meter replace front and back ?
don't thing I'd pay £100 to do one front but think I'd pay £100 for both fronts maybe £200 per meter if a meter covered front and back
I don't mean the whole seat just in place of where the plaid is standard
Rob
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1 metre would cover both front seats with ease :happy2:
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Maybe need another metre for rear
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£100 a meter would be fair then maybe a little more but I think £150 would be tops
Rob
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100quid a meter for bespoke fabric is pretty good.
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http://www.westtrading.nl/main.asp?language=UK&t=Car%20upholstery
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http://www.westtrading.nl/main.asp?language=UK&t=Car%20upholstery
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Does the link work http://www.westtrading.nl/overzicht.asp?Merk=VW&Categorie=Bekledingsstof&language=UK&t=Seat%20upholstery
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Yes... but the cloth isnt listed there.
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:happy2: OK
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When I was searching I found an example that was printed on fabric which looked ok, at best, from a distance. The legit stuff has a 3D weave to it and really needs to be done right to look good.
I'm going to send off a sample of what I have left and see what they come back with. If it's any good I'll explore costs with them and see what happens. Hopefully it'll be under £150 a metre.
Any opinions more than welcome :happy2:
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How much do you have?
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I had 5 metres of it. 2 metres went into my wingbacks and rear bench. Im keeping a metre incase of damage and the other two metres I was made an offer I simply couldn't say no to
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OK :happy2:
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I think iv found just over a metre of genuine new old stock plaid which would be easily enough to do both front seats like I have in my build thread. Looking like £250 is what's wanted, anyone wanna have the last known plaid out there?
I waiting for exact quantity and pics but will update.
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Hi Matey I don't have an ED 30 but I have been following this thread with interest.
What are the chances of finding the plaid for a Pirelli?
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Hi Matey I don't have an ED 30 but I have been following this thread with interest.
What are the chances of finding the plaid for a Pirelli?
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The Pirelli material is a proper unicorn part. Iv tried to locate some but as the cars were so limited VW didn't get much made. The plaid was in the GTi as well as the Ed so more of a chance to get some. I have feelers out but no news :sad1:
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Thought so, I'm hoping to buy an ed30 or Pirelli, more likely the Pirelli later on in the year.
But I'm really feeling those recaro wingbacks
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Lol same as me - I had an easier time finding my wingbacks than I did finding the plaid!! Worth it though as imvho my interior looks the part :innocent:
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Yep it sure does
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Any more news on this?
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I have bought what I found and truly believe it's the last new old stock left anywhere. I plan to keep it as spare incase my interior ever gets damaged. I have a small quantity left from my retrim available if you only need a small amount.......it ain't cheap though :sad1:
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I am really interested in small off cut if you have any, enough to replace the gear stick gaiter, send me a PM? Thanks :happy2:
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How much is this stuff worth?
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It's a 'how long is a piece of string type thing' mate. Used stuff from old seats is the easiest option but that means finding an interior and it'll be worn. New old stock is like rocking horse poop
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Only reason I ask is I have just over half a meter square of brand new stuff was gonna do my gear gator and a couple of other bits.
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Im really keen on getting my hands on some as someone I live with works in the weaving / textiles industry and is quite a dab hand at stitching. I spoke to mateyguv last night....hopefully we can come to an arrangement :wink:
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Im really keen on getting my hands on some as someone I live with works in the weaving / textiles industry and is quite a dab hand at stitching. I spoke to mateyguv last night....hopefully we can come to an arrangement :wink:
Take a sample and make some up... youll make a fortune
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My mate said she would do it for me as a favor, not sure she would want turn it into anything serious as she manages The Bristol Weaving Mill. Maybe one day I will get her to put together some bespoke material for a full retrim :drool:
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My mate said she would do it for me as a favor, not sure she would want turn it into anything serious as she manages The Bristol Weaving Mill. Maybe one day I will get her to put together some bespoke material for a full retrim :drool:
Get her to make some. She will make a bucket of money.
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Gear gators would sell easily
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Iknow where there's some of this material :) it's on some old recaro seats look like they're out of an old mk1/2 golf maybe? Have netting inside the headrests?
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I'm interested in getting a set of wing backs retrimmed with the Ed30
Plaid. If only........ :sad1:
Think I'll just go for a full custom leather instead.
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I'm interested in getting a set of wing backs retrimmed with the Ed30
Plaid. If only........ :sad1:
Think I'll just go for a full custom leather instead.
That's exactly why I searched for some - I think the end result was worth it though :happy2: I believe there is about 3 metres is Germany but the chap wants mega £££ for it. Looks the business though - page 9 of my build I think for the finished wing backs
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I'm interested in getting a set of wing backs retrimmed with the Ed30
Plaid. If only........ :sad1:
Think I'll just go for a full custom leather instead.
That's exactly why I searched for some - I think the end result was worth it though :happy2: I believe there is about 3 metres is Germany but the chap wants mega £££ for it. Looks the business though - page 9 of my build I think for the finished wing backs
Did you keep your original front seats? If not and you ever return to standard let me know. :happy2:
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I'm interested in getting a set of wing backs retrimmed with the Ed30
Plaid. If only........ :sad1:
Think I'll just go for a full custom leather instead.
That's exactly why I searched for some - I think the end result was worth it though :happy2: I believe there is about 3 metres is Germany but the chap wants mega £££ for it. Looks the business though - page 9 of my build I think for the finished wing backs
Did you keep your original front seats? If not and you ever return to standard let me know. :happy2:
Iv kept all the original bits on the car so when/if I sell I can put it back to standard easily :happy2:
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Well. You can still sell me the seats and I'll just sell mine!! :drool:
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Well. You can still sell me the seats and I'll just sell mine!! :drool:
Lol - I'll put you on the list :happy2:
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Lots of people on a list wouldn't have cash available. If you sell them, I'll take them. As and when......as and when...... :wink:
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Lots of people on a list wouldn't have cash available. If you sell them, I'll take them. As and when......as and when...... :wink:
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