Q: Are these seat covers or replacement upholstery?
A: SeatSkins leather trim kits are replacement upholstery, not universal slip-on seat covers.
Our kits are designed to replace your factory seat trim while retaining your original seat frames, foam, airbags, controls and seat functions. The original upholstery is removed and replaced with our vehicle-specific trim kit for a factory-style fit and finish.
Q: Do I remove my original seat material?
A: Yes, Our leather trim kits are designed to replace the factory seat upholstery. The original trim is removed and the new SeatSkins trim is fitted to the existing seat foam and frame using automotive upholstery installation methods.
Q: Are your kits vehicle-specific?
A: Yes, each SeatSkins kit is designed for specific vehicle models, year ranges and seat configurations. Fitment can vary depending on trim level, cab style, seat type, airbags, armrests and seat controls.
If you're unsure, contact us with:
- Make
- Model
- Year
- Variant
- Photos of your seats
Q: Will the kit work with side airbags?
A: Yes, where applicable. Our trim kits are designed around factory seat configurations, including vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags. If you have concerns about a specific vehicle, contact us before ordering.
Q: Will heated seats still work?
A: Yes, factory seat heating systems generally continue to operate normally after installation of our trim kits when installed correctly.
Q: Will cooled/ventilated seats still work?
A: Most factory ventilation systems can continue functioning when the correct materials and perforation options are used.
Contact us regarding your vehicle before ordering if ventilation compatibility is important.
Q: Can I install it myself?
A: Yes, many customers install SeatSkins kits themselves. Installation difficulty varies depending on the vehicle and your experience level.
Professional installation is also available through our workshop or your local automotive trimmer.
Q: What tools are required?
A: Installation may require:
- Hog ring pliers
- Hog rings
- Basic hand tools
- Trim removal tools
Tool requirements vary depending on vehicle model.
Q: How long does installation take?
A: Installation time varies depending on vehicle type and experience level.
Most installations take between several hours and a full day.
Professional installers may complete the job more quickly.
Q: Can my local trimmer install the kit?
A: Yes, most qualified automotive trimmers can install our trim kits.
Q: What leather do you use?
A: We use automotive-grade trim materials designed for long-term durability in vehicle interiors.
Material options vary by product and can include genuine leather, vinyl and mixed-material configurations.
Q: Is the entire kit genuine leather?
A: This depends on the product selected.
Some kits use genuine leather on seating surfaces with matching automotive vinyl on non-contact areas, while other configurations may offer higher leather coverage.
Refer to the product description or contact us for details.
Q: What is the difference between leather and vinyl?
A: Genuine leather provides a premium natural feel and appearance.
Automotive vinyl offers excellent durability, easier maintenance and lower cost.
The best option depends on your priorities and budget.
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Q: How do I know which kit to buy?
If you're unsure which kit suits your vehicle, contact us with your vehicle details and seat photos and we'll help identify the correct option.
Q: What's the difference between factory style and customised trim?
A: Factory-style trim replicates the original appearance and layout.
Customised trim allows changes to colours, stitching, perforation, materials, embroidery and design details.
Q: Can I upgrade cloth seats to leather?
A: Yes, many customers upgrade from cloth seats to leather using our replacement trim kits while retaining the original seat frames and foam.
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Q: Why choose replacement upholstery instead of seat covers?
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Q: Why are custom trim kits more expensive than universal seat covers?
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Q: How much will I save by doing it myself?
A: Good question! It depends on where you would have otherwise gone for pro installation but a rough guide is somewhere around $800-$1500 depending on what exactly you are getting installed and how many seats etc. Different trim shops have different labour pricing so it is best to contact your local trimmer directly for an install quote. Here is a link to our installers list:
https://leatherseats.com.au/pages/installation
Q: What is a Bespoke Customisation Consultation?
A: We created a dedicated team of our highest qualified & experienced trimmers to look after our most discerning clients who want more customisation options, the absolute most premium materials and a one to one consultation and design session experience.
Sure it costs a little more but you get in person or video calls with no pressure or time limits and one of our 2 most competent trimmers/auto interior designers to help you right through the whole design process.
Q: Where is my item? / How long will my item take? / What is the turnaround time?
A: Most of our products are custom made to order and can take around 2 weeks to produce, plus freight time to you.
Q: Can I customise my order?
A: Yes no problem! We can change the stitching colour, logo colour and even add perforation at no extra cost. We also have a few options that can add a little like adding diamond stitching etc.
Q: How can I track my order?
A: To see your order status, please provide your order details to our automated assistant in the chat box bottom right of your screen.
Q: Can I fit it myself? / How hard is it to install?
A: It's hard for us to say what someone else can or can not do but the harder parts of this upholstery project that definitely require a professional, are done for you by us, being the cutting and sewing of the leather, but that's not to say the trims will just fall on and look great, it does take some time, effort and finesse to get them looking great on the seats. Check out some installation videos on our “Installation” page here:
https://leatherseats.com.au/pages/installation
We hope that helps.
Q: Can SeatSkins fit it for me? / How much for you to install it for me?
A: Yes we can install it for you at our HQ in Croydon VIC, for a quote or to book it in, go to our Installation page here:
https://leatherseats.com.au/pages/installation
Or if you are interstate and don’t feel like a trip down south to Melbourne to visit us we also have an Australia wide group of excellent professional motor trimmers who can and do install our SeatSkins Leather Trim Kits, find a local shop here:
https://leatherseats.com.au/pages/installation
Q: Where can I have this installed in my state?
A: We have an Australia wide group of excellent professional motor trimmers who can and do install our SeatSkins Leather Trim Kits, find a local shop here:
https://leatherseats.com.au/pages/installation
Q: Can you fix my Monaro front door trims?
A: There is only one way to do these and that is properly and to do it is a tonne of work and very special materials, the suede is genuine Alcantara and has to be redone, cannot be reused and is $220 p/metre then the vinyl is $55 p/metre, then we have to get super thin 2mm EVA foam specially cut for us, then there are heaps of hours in just cleaning them up, ready to start the process of re-trimming them. Our price to do the front 2 doors is $3500, which I am sure seems like a lot but it's just a nuts amount of hours. Hardly any other trimmers even want to touch these and/or have the skill to do them. I (Cam personally) am prepared to do them but I need to be paid for the time it takes to do them properly.
Q: What is the warranty period? & What is covered under the warranty?
A: We offer a 4 year warranty on all our leather seats trim kits and most other parts & accessories.
We will happily replace any trim part that meets the below conditions:
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Has worn prematurely before the 4 year warranty is complete.
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Stitching has worn our come undone
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Non general, intended use damage caused by something sharp like a screwdriver in your pocket, keys on your belt etc.
Basically if you just get in and out of your seats normally, with normal clothes on, without any sharp metal studs or similar and the leather or stitching wears, we will replace that part with a new trim.
(Note: No labour will be paid for by SeatSkins, only replacement parts).
We have an excellent (almost zero returns) track record and our products are so well made that we are super confident nothing will happen due to our materials quality or workmanship, but if it does please rest assured we will willingly help resolve the issue straight away.
Q: Do you have these kits in stock?
A: The majority of our kits are made to order with a lead time of between 2-3 weeks. We do stock a few popular models, but being popular means someone may buy just before you and then we would still need to make yours up, or you may get lucky. We also have some “On Sale” one-off kits in stock, you can check them out here: https://leatherseats.com.au/collections/on-sale
Q: I can see you make a 5 seater kit but I just want a single trim piece, can I buy it?
A: Yes you can buy a single trim, Let us know what you need and a team member will write you up a custom quote or send you a link for the product.
Q: My VE SS leather seat has ripped, should I get it repaired or replace the trim.
A: VE SS factory leather tends to dry out and Shrink in Australian conditions so your local motor trimmer may deem it not worth repairing and recommend it is replaced with a full new trim. If that is the case, Seatskins can supply the leather trim/s in all factory style leather interior options. And many custom options.
Q: Can I put VF GTS foams on VE seats?.
A: No sorry we don’t have a kit for that currently and the seat frames are quite different so quite a lot of modification would be needed. However we do offer a VE GTS upgrade that fits straight onto any VE seat frames.
Q: Will BA/BF Xr6 seat base foams Fit my FG/FGX XR model?
A: While the BA/BF seat base foam Is not an exact match to FG they are so close that many people use them successfully. The bolsters are 10-15mm higher on the BA foams but all other dimensions are near identical. So we happily use them on our projects.
Q: Will the BA/BF XR seat base foams fit my G6E?
A: No, these foams are not compatible with G6/G6E/G6E turbo models.
Q: What is your address?
A: Our Address is: 5/35 Lusher Rd, Croydon, VIC, 3136 AUSTRALIA (Behind National Storage)
Yes you can send parts for re-trimming and/or returns to this above address.
Q: Are your leather trims airbag compatible?
A: Yes, our airbag seams are sewn on all correct machinery and by expert technicians with correct qualifications and accreditation to ensure the airbags will deploy as per the factory specifications.
Q: Can you do it cheaper / discount?
A: No sorry, we don't negotiate our prices, they are set at the right price for us to do an excellent job and we don't compromise our quality standards. The kits are great value at these prices anyway. We do occasionally run sale events though so look out for those.
Q: Where is it made? Country of Origin
A: We make some of our kits, foams and other products here in Melbourne Australia and some of our kits are made for us, to our exact specifications and quality standards by a Malaysian supplier of ours we have been working with for over 20 years. All of our patterns are unique and developed and perfected by us here at SeatSkins HQ in Croydon, VIC, Australia.
Q: Why are the holes for headrests, lumbar support handles etc. not cut/marked only?
A: This is industry standard and our standard, most motor trimmers prefer it to be marked only so they can adjust a little and cut the holes where the cover is fitting up best, this way they are just a guide to know you have everything centred/in close to the correct position without being forced to fit the trim exactly where the holes line up, instead you fit the cover how it fits and looks best then adjust a little when cutting the holes.
