A Pillars from Redlinegoods.com

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Apr 17, 2014 | 04:54 PM

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A Pillars from Redlinegoods.com

Here is the next upgrade photos after I completed the simple installation of Redlinegoods A Pillar covers in Torch Red. I must say that feeling and seeing the difference in premium grade leather and color matching stitching is well worth the expense! I can't wait till I get the Dash and console covers as well! The transformation from cheap GM vinyl into REAL leather is my dream. Work goes on....

Thanks Jack....you did good!

Apr 17, 2014 | 05:35 PM

torchredmadness

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Those look really nice. And you mentioned it was a simple install. Encouraging. Thanks.

Apr 17, 2014 | 10:20 PM

momo20

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first of all they look amazing and I want to get a set of these...how do you install them?

Apr 17, 2014 | 11:20 PM

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Looks great! I love the functionality of the c5 interior, but some real leather would be awesome!

Apr 17, 2014 | 11:28 PM

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Looking good Rick.

Apr 17, 2014 | 11:57 PM

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Nothing short of amazing Rick!

Apr 18, 2014 | 12:16 AM

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Wow. those look awesome!

Apr 18, 2014 | 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by momo20

first of all they look amazing and I want to get a set of these...how do you install them?

This is actually one of the simplest jobs to do. I just popped them (covers) off, they are snapped in. I took a small screwdriver and pried off those little vents cause they are just snapped in themselves so pay close attention on which side to pop out. I laid the pieces down on my bench and removed the little staples and peeled off the old vinyl. There was some foam left on the piece but I used a bench grinder and wire wheel to quickly remove the old foam from the plastic. BE CAREFUL and don't burn or melt the plastic!

Once all the old stuff is gone, simply lay the plastic over the leather cover to check the fit and find out exactly where you want the seam to run, and then glue it down and smooth everything out!

It's DONE, get a beer to celebrate, take a few pics, have the wifey come and look at your wonderful job.

I'll say this.... I couldn't afford to spend all that money it takes to buy an interior leather package from one of the other vendors for several thousand dollars. So I'm really glad to do it myself from the RedlineGoods pieces they offer, even if I have to do it one piece at a time. In the end once it's completed I'll be VERY HAPPY!

Edited...It was a 3 hour job.