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who is the best leather upholstery in LA area?

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  1. jess

    jess Karting

    Aug 8, 2004
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    Hi guys.
    my lambo 6.0 driver seats shows a lot worn and crack, the bottom also had a half inch cut, anyone here had good experience with good reputation auto upholstery shop in LA area, I'm looking to replace some area or restore to new condition, please help me with some references, thank you very much.
     
  2. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
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    I'm sure you will hear shortly about a guy named Fernando. He does a lot of exotics and is supposed to be very good. Should be any minute now.
     
  3. donoe

    donoe Formula Junior

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    Yeah, I hear Fernando does the best job around...
     
  4. jess

    jess Karting

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    Thanks guys.
    Fernando,please call me at 626-712-4641,thank you.
     
  5. hank sound

    hank sound F1 Veteran

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    Yep, it's Fernando @ PRESTIGE AUTO UPHOLSTERY. Not only are they reeeeeeealy good, all of them (4 brothers) are super people.
    (818) 753-9606.
    Good luck, Hank
     
  6. 1badboy

    1badboy Formula Junior

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    I have used his services on two different Ferraris to replace seats to brand new (leather and foam). I have never been to his location but both Ferrari of BH and Premier Body Shop sent my seats to him as they said he was best, and I was very happy with results and pricing was fair.

    Prestige Auto Upholstery
    North Hollywood
    818-753-9606

    Best of luck,

    Eric
     
  7. jess

    jess Karting

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    any other shop is good? I would like to get a second opion for my seat.
     
  8. mike550

    mike550 Formula Junior

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  9. hank sound

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    Can you believe how uniform those shelf diamonds are, no matter where they go? I stop by their shop regularly after having my Mondial t done, just to say hi and look at the current projects in house.
     
  10. jess

    jess Karting

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    HI MIke.
    can you be more detail what is been done? new leathr or just redye? cost? from the pic it looks great.
     
  11. hank sound

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    Hi Jess,

    I really do understand your hesitation to just jump at the first open door. But, in the case of Fernando's work on a "Fine" car (or your Nissan with a torn seat cover), you will not be disappointed. A whole Sh!tload of people will agree with that statement:)

    Cheers & good luck,
    Hank
     
  12. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Its all new leather. No re-dying at all.

    BTW. Don't bother with another shop unless you don't want the best work.
     
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  13. mike550

    mike550 Formula Junior

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    Jess - Fernando replace my tan carpet with black through-out. Put the quilted shelf in (used to be carpet). Added the dayton inserts and completely touched up the rest of the seats (look brand new now) and made the best floor mats I have seen.

    Don't let the shabby looking shop fool you. He will take car of your car. (he is not the fastest in the business either).

    Tell him I sent you.

    Mike
     
  14. jess

    jess Karting

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    thanks mike, when sunny detail my car last sunday he also mention about your car, fernando souds like a nice guy and he coming down to my place in this sat, we'll see.
     
  15. hank sound

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    Jess,
    When you see Feranado on Sat., say "Hi" from Hank.
    Enjoy the weekend, Hank
     
  16. plastique999

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    Bumping old thread but is Fernando the best?
    I'm out in Alta Loma (the I.E.), anyone out here?
    I just picked up a 2010 Bentley Cont GTC with 14k miles and to my dismay on delivery the driver seat leather is wrinkly...does it just need to be restretched?

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  17. KM1959

    KM1959 Formula Junior

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    While it doesn't appear perfect - it is leather - I don't think it needs repair either. Why not just enjoy the car, see what happens once the weather warms up? Maybe even use it as a reminder of how you saved $100K by not buying it new ;)
     
  18. plastique999

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    Funny you should mention, my wife called me upon delivery of the car and asked, why is the interior so old? When I looked at it, I thought it looked fine.
    It does appear loose and saggy but the actual condition is not bad.
    So the question is if it can be stretched or higher density foam perhaps?
    Happy wife, happy life


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  19. TestaLA

    TestaLA Karting

    Mar 6, 2012
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    David is amazing. He also works mobile. He has done 2-3 cars for me including a Testrossa and an SLS, always magic and great prices. I'm in West LA but he works all over LA
    206-669-0085
     
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  20. darth550

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    Fernando has always been held in the highest regard by everyone and not only has he done excellent work on my cars and others, he even refurbished my Scatolo del Tempo watch winder for me! :D
     
  21. plastique999

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    I've contacted them and will see what they can do. Sent him some photos and appears the seat needs more foam to prevent the leather sagging.


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  23. plastique999

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    Update, I was able to have Prestige (Carlos) work on my driver seat of the Bentley. He took the seat apart and basically put new foam in it. Here's a quick before and after...thought he did a good job.
    Took him near 4 hours, so unfortunately didn't get to the passenger seat (which isn't that bad anyhow). I'll be bringing it back to him to do the passenger side later.
    Highly recommend Prestige!
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  24. darth550

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    Fernando is great! Glad he could do it same day for you too, I guess he appreciated the distance you traveled. :)
     

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