cloth or leather? Jax or TMI

[SVO2.3]

My 86 came with cloth and needs new covers.
Would leather deminish the originality?
I have used TMI for VW interior and was not impressed.
If I go leather I'm leaning twards JAX.
Has TMI got the colors right? I'v seen some posts saying they don't.
If thats the case I might as well go leather.:confused:

[dagenham]

I have used TMI on at least two or three times and have had no issues. I thought the quality was pretty nice.
The last time I saw the cloth upholstery though it was not quite correct. The leather was nice looking though I can't confirm the color match because I have cloth.

[Kendal Coker]

I have done the tmi leather and it is really close on the color but a little loose on the fit. I let the car sit in the sun and it seems to help on the fit. Never have done anything with the JAX. Never done anything on the cloth tmi,

[Meotchh]

TMI leather is pretty Damn close now. Regardless of which fabric you choose, be sure to add foam & reshape since the original foam has worn after 30 years.

[Svofrk]

My 86 is a leather car and front seats need new leather. Back seat is in good shape. I too have been debating whether to go TMI or Jax. From what I have read and seen, the TMI replacement leather is good quality. Have not really seen or heard much about the Jax covers.

One question, am I o.k. just ordering new front leather or is the color going to be far enough off that I should replace rear also?

[brsvo]

I did my fronts alone and have never even given the rears a thought since. Unless you are reclining the front onto the back I doubt anyone will notice a difference.

[Svofrk]

Did you use the TMI or Jax? I am leaning more towards going with the TMI.

[SVO2.3]

I'm still wondering if changing to leather will adversely effect the value of the car.
basically a one previous owner with original build sheet and records.

[brsvo]

I would stick with what it came with IMHO. The value has to go up on our cars before it matters though. I wish I had cloth when it gets hot out. My covers were E&G classics. (Been a while) I believe they are out of production.

[SVO2.3]

think I'll go with the JAX leather

[Svofrk]

Let me know how the Jax works out if you go that route.

[SVO2.3]

Picked up a pair of cloth seats now I have an extra drivers seat thats pretty decent so when I finally get up to 20 posts I'll list it in the for sale section.

[dagenham]

I never do upholstery without changing the foam. After all these years and miles the foam is usually junk too. I know it costs more money but it is worth the extra.
Who is this Jax???? I have never even heard of the company before.

[SVO2.3]

Here's a link

http://jaxseatcovers.com/svo/

I have spoken with them and they seem to good people to deal with.

[prossi]

Anyone order these fron Jax yet? Do the TMI come with the piping for 84-early 85?

[Kendal Coker]

Anyone order these fron Jax yet? Do the TMI come with the piping for 84-early 85?

TMI has both. Make sure you tell them when you order. I have purchased both.