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Leather: Katzkin vs Classic Soft Trim vs Roadwire

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OldSkoolArcher, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Jul 22, 2013 at 5:57 AM
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    OldSkoolArcher

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    Looking for leather for my 2012 DC TRD OR. I have been researching leather from Katzkin, Classic Soft Trim and Roadwire. I can't decide which one to go with....Anyone have any NEGATIVES about any of the brands?

    Having the leather tight fitting without many wrinkles or folds is important to me. I am looking for one solid color with perforated center sections.

    Any pics or words of advice or suggestions pro/cons to help sway my decision would be appreciated.
     
  2. Jul 22, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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    If you're looking for Katskinz, look up John Huey (jhuey) on the boards here. I went through him, and he gets my vote. Good guy and made the ordering process so simple. I equipped my DC with 2 tone and contrast stitching with embroidery on all 4 seats, heat included in all 4. For $1200 shipped.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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    Thanks ouyin2000!
    I can order them both but prefer the fit and more importantly the customer service that Katzkin provides. I've provided 100+ Katzkin kits just on this forum alone thanks to you guys. Just this week Katzkin messed up their first order with me. I called them, they stitched it up that day and overnighted it!!! Can't beat that and they've solely earned my biz. The top pictured cover was wrong and replaced by the bottom in just 3 days!! GO KATZKIN!
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  4. Sep 2, 2015 at 1:21 AM
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    Thread dig, looking for other's opinion on these also clazzio. I'm debating having a set done on the 16 rather than the single option Toyota is offering on the limited.
     
  5. Sep 7, 2015 at 6:40 AM
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    I hear the Clazzios look good at first but tend to move around in short time as they are just a cover. The Katzkins are a direct replacement of the cloth, fit as factory and add $700 to your book value as you can now state leather interior. And last I checked my prices are not a whole lot more than the slip covers??
     
  6. Sep 7, 2015 at 6:45 AM
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    I've had Katskinz for almost 2 years, huey ^ was super easy to work with and in my case, i ordered a tan set that apparently was marked down tremendously ( i paid ~520 including my add on of seat heaters). I love mine and i'd recommend them to anyone
     
  7. Sep 7, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    I have read his name many times in my research here. But if we get the Sport, we will have the dealer do the katskinz so that I can bitch at someone other than my wife if it gets fucked up. If I did them, they would surly look like poo. I'd get frustrated and rush, or quit. It's something that I have to look at for many years.
     
  8. Sep 7, 2015 at 7:30 AM
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    Just do it yourself man, I was 19 at the time when i installed mine. It took like 4 days (slow is smooth, smooth is fast) on and off but i got it all done and it's not hard at all really, the first section will be the longest(hardest) because of the the learning curve.
    If i can do it, you can too.
     
  9. Sep 7, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    I do all my work. I've modded my Sierra and G8. But my time is money also. I get one full day off, and I spend that with family and friends, or errands. I'll have someone do it right the first time. Nothing wrong with wanting it done right the first time.
     

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