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Recaro seat refresh - places in Brisbane?

Hi guys,

my Recaro drivers' seat needs a refresh - foam has collapsed on the door side where you get in/out.

Any suggestions for Brisbane based companies that could restore my Recaro seat?

cheers

Mike 

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On 7/9/2017 at 9:32 AM, Cadmoon said:

Also interested in upholstery recommendations. You might have more luck on the FB group as not many people frequent here unfortunately. 

Hi Cadmoon,

advice from the Melbourne based IdealSeat Company - agents for Recaro in Australia - is that they can supply replacement parts for Recaro seats (depending on model).

I sent them photos of my Recaro seat, and they replied that the replacement part for my seat (door side where you get in/out) was $90 plus delivery, and that any Motor Trimmer could fit it.

I've spoken to several Brisbane based motor trimmers since then with various responses - the best was, "if you remove the seat and provide the replacement foam it will cost $90 to replace it".

Approx $200 to fix is fine by me if it's done right - I'll let you know the outcome once it's done.

cheers

Mike

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Got the piece from Idealseat and had it fitted by Archerfield Auto and Marine Upholsterers

http://www.upholsterers-brisbane.com.au/

Cost $100 to fit, and $103 delivered for the piece from Idealseat.

Nice work - you can't tell it's not original.

I've no idea what a Recaro costs (mine came with my car) - but $203 for a good repair avoids more landfill.

cheers

Mike

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On 12/22/2017 at 12:01 AM, PWND said:

Might check out Marine Upholsterers for an unrelated seat refurbishment. Always good to hear a positive review

they did good work for me and reasonably priced - I will go back there again for further work I need.

cheers

Mike

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