Upholstery like new

Several hundred thousand kilometers on the meter will leave its mark not only on the mechanical components, but also on the interior. The upholstery is badly worn and worn in some places.

A new one at an authorized service station costs a lot, and an upholsterer can renovate the interior for a fraction of the price.

After years of operation, in many cars the upholstery is discolored, stained and damaged. However, it can be renewed for relatively little money, using the services of an upholsterer. However, it is not worth saving too much, because the end result depends on his experience, diligence and accuracy.

In a several-year-old car, the use of original spare parts is not an option, because the cover for one seat alone costs from 1500 to over 2 PLN. zloty. However, for an upholsterer, the cost of a comprehensive renovation of a badly damaged armchair with repair of the frame is not should be greater than PLN 500, while the exchange of material itself - PLN 300. Renewal of all seats costs about 2. zloty.

The cost of renovation depends on the degree of wear of the upholstery and the size of the structure damage. It often happens that the frame, the chair lift or backrest adjustment mechanism needs to be repaired, as well as the springs, which, if tightened, can only be replaced. There is also a sponge to be replaced, which may be damaged in a car that is a few years old.

If the frame is good, you can immediately replace the sponge, which you need to cut, shape and put the material under it so that it does not crumble from the springs. A form can also be used for the foam in order to maintain the appropriate hardness and durability of the chair. All this is glued later and after it is dry, you can start installing the upholstery. New the fabric must be perfectly positioned, and the stitching type and seam length must be the same as the factory settings. Otherwise, the end result will not be satisfactory.

Renewing the upholstery is a tedious job. Repairing an armchair usually takes 8 to 15 hours, while the entire interior can be repaired for several days. When renewing the upholstery, you can try to cover the armchairs with leather. The upholsterer is able to fulfill virtually all the wishes of the owner and make the interior in any color and type of leather, but it will cost us from 3 to 4 thousand. zloty. If the car has side airbags, special materials must be used.

The steering wheel can also be successfully renewed with new leather trim. Unfortunately, it is quite an expensive service. The costs range from PLN 150 to PLN 300 depending on the type of seam, steering wheel and skin type.

Another element that the upholstery can renew is the dashboard. Regeneration is done in two ways. The first, cheaper, is to paint the board with special paints, while the second is to cover it with a new material. The approximate cost of the repair is about PLN 500. In the case of tuning and upholstering the board with leather and shape modification, the costs are much higher. You can also renew or change the color on the headlining and door panels, although in some models it is quite difficult and time-consuming due to the complicated structure.