Wow, what a transformation!
Wow, what a transformation!
Current Garage... '00 R11S, '09 HP2S, '12 R12GSA, '00 Black 323iT (wife's), '02 Alpine 325iT (Eileen, Track Wagon), '02 Japan Rot 325iT
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So what he told me was that he's partnered with a vendor in CA who keeps leathers from different manufacturers in stock. He had a sample ring of leather swatches labeled BMW and this one actually didn't look like a perfect match originally but he said it's because my seats were so dry/faded and cracked that it wasn't recognizable. Code was N6NG so I know it was the right product. He recovered the seats in his shop. He was able to salvage the top section of the passenger seat (above the mid-back seam), all headrests and the entire rear seat with conditioner and dye. Overall I'm 10/10 satisfied with the work.
My Garage
2005 E46 330i ZHP 6MT, Imola Red/Natural Brown
2011 E93 335i 'Vert M-Sport, Le Mans Blue/Bamboo Beige
2022 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey/Tacora Red
Who did the work? I'm always looking for a good upholstery guy in Austin.
Current Garage... '00 R11S, '09 HP2S, '12 R12GSA, '00 Black 323iT (wife's), '02 Alpine 325iT (Eileen, Track Wagon), '02 Japan Rot 325iT
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Email to George@HillPerformance.com
He has the bulk leather material and does all the work in his shop. This is the guy:
Cardenas Upholstery - Santiago Cardenas
Humble shop offering custom upholstery work for furniture, cars, motorcycles & boats.
Located in: Century Automotive
Address: 5220 Jim Hogg Ave, Austin, TX 78756
Hours: Open 9AM ⋅ Closes 6PM Phone: (512) 323-0342
My Garage
2005 E46 330i ZHP 6MT, Imola Red/Natural Brown
2011 E93 335i 'Vert M-Sport, Le Mans Blue/Bamboo Beige
2022 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey/Tacora Red
Wow! You don't mess around. Looks great.
'05 330CI ZHP 6MT
'90 325i 5 speed coupe
'02 4Runner 4WD
Current Garage... '00 R11S, '09 HP2S, '12 R12GSA, '00 Black 323iT (wife's), '02 Alpine 325iT (Eileen, Track Wagon), '02 Japan Rot 325iT
Instagram @ HillPerformanceBimmers
Email to George@HillPerformance.com
Any updates?
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Shade looks a little off on the seats compared to the door cards, maybe it's because of the lighting, but can you provide another picture comparing the door card natural brown and the seat natural brown?