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#1 james.a

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 07:55 PM

Whilst I went off to Jersey for ten days, my car went off to Dave the Trimmer for an interior refresh. I blame Silent Steve for his very nice interior and and Dave himself for his excellent open day.

Here are a few before and after shots.

Before:
Was very tatty, silver plastics had all scratched badly and the shiny dash - whilst in good condition - still didn't look good for what the first owner must have paid for it.

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After:
Was aiming for an OEM look and Dave obliged beautifully. Black Alcantara with Red stitching designed to pick out the stitching in the seats.

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Stitching detail

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Starter button detail

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Gaiter and gear selector

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Door cards and triangles

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Needless to say the service from Dave was exemplary and it was a genuine pleasure dealing with him. If you read this thread thank you Dave.

Am happy to share more pics if people want them or let people stroke my alcantara if they feel the need!

Edited by techieboy, 19 August 2012 - 08:01 PM.
Fixed the links


#2 mcewanslager

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 07:59 PM

Looks great. How much did it cost?

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:01 PM

Pmd mcewans

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:06 PM

That is very special, really really nice.

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:15 PM

Very nice James. Yet to see anything but excellent work done by Dave.

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:53 PM

Superb.

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:03 PM

Looks great. How much did it cost?


Hey dude, where have you been lurking? Not seen you for ages.

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:13 PM

That looks great James Imnotworthy just the vxr seats to go :D

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:14 PM

I've fingered James's dash 2 or 3 times now and its very nice. :wub:

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:24 PM


Looks great. How much did it cost?


Hey dude, where have you been lurking? Not seen you for ages.


I know ive been away for a while getting the car resprayed and stuff.
How have you been? I see youre car looks great. Do you still have the 5?
Missed the last 2 rtoc nationals which im gutted about but just couldnt make them.

#11 james.a

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:25 PM

That looks great James Imnotworthy

just the vxr seats to go :D


Shhhh, don't speak it loudly! That's for next holiday.

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:56 PM

Looks superb! :)

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Posted 19 August 2012 - 10:55 PM

Well nice......

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Posted 20 August 2012 - 11:17 AM

looks epic

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Posted 20 August 2012 - 01:03 PM

Very nice James. Yet to see anything but excellent work done by Dave.


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the man is very very talinted

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 07:38 AM

Can I ask the question. When all the trim has been recovered does it all fit tightly back in place or is it a struggle to fit?

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 11:02 AM

to be honest, i wouldnt know, tis is Dave's domain and as i left him the car i have no idea as to how tricky it is. what i will say however, is there is no rattles or any parts that are lose. he has done an exceptional job putting it back together.

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 11:21 AM

That looks the danglies, love the trimming of the red stitch.. It must be like getting a new car back.

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 12:07 PM

That looks the danglies, love the trimming of the red stitch.. It must be like getting a new car back.


Cheers. It does feel like a new car. Smells like one too!

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Posted 23 August 2012 - 01:13 PM

Really cant fault Dave's work or work ethic. It's on my long list of work to get done... eventually!





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