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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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Thanks for that, I'm going to try that on the old wood first.
I've never been in a Bentley but yes I'll bet what's in there shines.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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I like those seats.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
I know I ranted...I will say they are beautiful....
But I just think when you pay a premium, they should be complete.
I will epoxy the clips as there are no slots on mine....and after I dremeled the holes, they are fine now.....
We ALL go thru this with aftermarket parts...but it sucks!

I am at 99% ready for my interior reveal....very excited!
My 39 year old interior was horrible....now I love love love it.....

Here's a peek...



VERY nice, what seats are those?
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Fiero seats.....with Mr Mike's leather!
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
Fiero seats.....with Mr Mike's leather!
They look great!
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
Yes they sell clips...but that's not the point.
Read the part about me having to dremel out the extra material in the door handle holes too ?
About 3/16" of extra material past the chrome bezel....

Not pleased
At $425 each, thats so you dont *** it up and to proceed carefully.....Clips, I made my own out of stainless and tossed the OE clips
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