Need Help Identifying OEM Recaro Seat Fabric
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Need Help Identifying OEM Recaro Seat Fabric
So before I go, and spend a whole bunch of coin on some fabric, I wanted to know if anyone had any type of solid proof that this is the correct color/style of fabric. I need to find the correct shade of charcoal they used on the center of the Recaro seats in 85-86. I have a NOS set of seats that are not faded in anyway, and using some samples that I got from hawks, I was able to narrow it down to Chino Valor Dark charcoal. I am going to get the seats (F/R) recovered in black, and have the charcoal in the center. I have NOS black cloth already, now I just need the Charcoal. The only paperwork I can find on the seats is from phs but they dont give you much to work with.
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Re: Need Help Identifying OEM Recaro Seat Fabric
I know for sure the centers on the seats were Graphite Pallax material.When I purchased my new Upholstery from Classic, I had to order a yard or two of the Graphite Pallax material from PUI (makers of the seat covers) to finish the door panels.At the time, PUI did not sell to the public, but I convinced them to sell me what I needed.You might be able to get it from them or they can give you a number of one of their suppliers, Their material is the Pallax that your looking for.
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Re: Need Help Identifying OEM Recaro Seat Fabric
I am also very interested in this. From my research there is no reproduction Pallex cloth in the charcoal color that is close to original. There is a tan reproduction for the Knight rider crowd that is very close. I have found a few products specifically geared toward Recaro seats. Headrest netting, under seat strap kit, repro foam and seat belt guides.
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Re: Need Help Identifying OEM Recaro Seat Fabric
Make sure it's from PUI,I know my upholstery is Pallax,It is exactly what I replaced from my TA.
kimmee,PUI calls it Graphite not Charcoal.
I might have some left over,I would be willing to send you a sample piece.
kimmee,PUI calls it Graphite not Charcoal.
I might have some left over,I would be willing to send you a sample piece.
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The weirdest part about the recaros is that its a really dark charcoal. I have black, and carmine oem seats which I compared the color too a while back. The black is really light and the carmine is to light faded maybe?
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That dealer work sheet above that you posted says,NOTE, All Pallax cloth trims include Graphite insert color on seats and doors.
http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...008560101.html
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"Granite" is a bit lighter, "Medium Dark Grey" is lighter still, and "Sand Grey" is the lightest, blandest gray.
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