Installing Katzkin Leather at Autoplex : What is Katzkin?

This week we traveled to the Northglenn Autoplex Restyling Center. Tune in to see how our professionals install Katzkin leather seats. This type of leather feels good, looks good, and increases your resale value by $1000. Katzkin is the nation’s premier manufacturer of custom leather seats. They have been in the custom leather business for over 35 years and offer 5,000 precision engineered patterns to fit most vehicles on the market. Brand new or loved for years, Katzkin will upgrade your interior to reflect your personality and life style. Katzkin combines cutting edge technology with old world craftsmanship to create precision fit leather for your ride. Their team of engineers and designers have mastered the art of perfectly crafted seats made just for you. Designed and sewn for each unique interior, Katzkin leather looks and feels amazing. Unlimited design options with over 120 colors and limitless combinations mean we can also match your style from subtle to wild. Autoplex are authorized professional installers. Trust the pros to give you the interior of your dreams with a true factory fit installation. With over 20 years in the business, we guarantee expert knowledge and installation of your new interior. Our installers are the best around and you will love the finished product! Installation of your new interior takes time and expertise. Throughout the two-day process, our installers will remove your current seat covers, maintain all existing seat technology (control systems, airbags, and factory heating elements), install your new leather using factory attachment points for a superior fit, and reinstall everything back to factory standards. The finished result is an amazing transformation into the interior you have always dreamed of! Ready to get started? Call any of our locations to speak with our experts and start the journey to a new leather interior for your ride. If you have any questions leave us a comment on the KZbin page or call us at 855-452-4961. Check back soon for more custom automotive content, and please like and subscribe.

[@nicolewilkins4819]

So satisfying to watch!

[@josipdolic6391]

So satisfying to watch great manual work

[@autoplex]

I totally agree with you.

[@louischarlesbedy6019]

Beautiful Leather seating for my Corvette.

[@Rellyreal]

Looks damn good in that black leather!

[@tupapi6989]

Wow very professional work.

[@autoplex]

Thank you!

[@JK-zi1rg]

very cool! Waiting for my new bronco to arrive then getting seat done! Any shops in Reno or Sacramento? Also would like to get some of the tan door panels done.

[@kalon511]

Do you guys appreciate it more when people are honest with you or when they tell you what you want to hear or what sounds good? I was considering having Katskin replace the leather for my Mercedes SUV, however, although I like some of the color combinations used in the samples on the wall... but you guys don't make the leather tight enough. When I look at my seats from the factory, they (almost) seem like the seats were sewn together with the cushions underneath. One of the people who commented in this section said something about there not being any wrinkles... I'm guessing they didn't see what I saw.

[@danielkattantorres]

Omg!!! I have struck gold !! This video is golden!! The possibility’s!!! Mouth dropping!! Wow wow wow !! They so tight!! Tighter then O,J’S glove !!

[@autoplex]

Wow! That is very well said 😂

[@Lemaj420]

I did mome myself. Airbag wasnt and issue. Looks amazing.

[@whistlelips]

awesome!

[@IsaacAntoine-lv8qw]

This is a great job 👏 👍 🙌 👌 😀 ❤️ 👏 👍

[@sarahdahl8693]

Fantastic install! Professional and no wrinkles. Great work!

[@autoplex]

Nothing but the best here. Thank you!

[@johnnyyuma3878]

So they are just seat covers you put over your seat

[@autoplex]

@@johnnyyuma3878 technically speaking, you are correct. We make sure that all of the technology you have in the seats stays.

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

@@autoplex where your shop is located?

[@darylyoung7675]

Just got my 2011 Pathfinder new Katzkin custom seat covers and it makes the vehicle look brand new again!

[@kimpham7592]

How much does this cost you to get the new seat covers?

[@yamahaguy1732]

@@kimpham7592well I’ve been looking into some for my 2000 trans am and it’s about 1200 for the covers. I figure probably another 1000 to get them installed I need to call around to local shops to get estimates then I will make my decision on if I want to go ahead and pull the trigger or wait till I have a bit more money

[@mikeprice8307]

Hellooo?

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Got mine coming next month, can't wait!!!

[@josurquilla]

How much it cost you?

[@whatsupwithsteve]

@@josurquilla Don't have an exact price yet. Options came to $7700 and I'm guessing the new msrp is gunna be around $124k so maybe $132-133k? Plus all the taxes and license so I've budgeted as high as $140k, kinda silly money for a car but it fits all our wishes..:)

[@rosesmith3971]

​@@whatsupwithsteve I'm curious how much did they quote you. And your comment it said something like 400k or something I think he meant how much did they quote you for price

[@whatsupwithsteve]

@@rosesmith3971 Not sure where you read that Rose, it should come in somewhere between $135-$140k.

[@713JL]

​@@whatsupwithstevewait 132k for the new leather installation and seats???

[@TheBuddyandlilly]

In my area the have to have a mobile teck out, now will he have a steamer on board and a stapler like in a shop

[@russlumley4974]

I have a 1996 f250 with to buckets and center council that becomes a seat. Do you have a kiit for this? It's a super cab also for rear fold down seat

[@mcdxvid6139]

how much did it cost to replace the fabric?

[@lsdwarrior4967]

Need one soon for both my car

[@autoplex]

Hit us up if you're in the Colorado area. 970-224-4479

[@michoacansoto7507]

​@autoplex do you'll have any shop in the Texas area

[@brians.4488]

After having them installed for a bit do u think they are higher quality than factory leather from Toyota? From what I've seen the wear from getting in and out doesn't show up on the side of the seat in wrinkles or unusual wear.

[@noahw5887]

Toyota doesn't use leather anymore. They use softex which is synthetic leather.

[@fallguy4209]

@@noahw5887they actually are starting to put real leather back in their cars. Thank goodness. Toyota crown’s Sequoia Highlander platinum Grand highlander To name a few And Lexus is bring back the option

[@Doc1855]

A few years ago I bought my wife an Outback for her 50th birthday. I’ve always had leather seats and I had ordered her an Outback with Leather, but she insisted that she wanted cloth, so I changed the order. Three months after buying the Outback she came to me and said that I was right and that she should have gotten leather. So for Christmas, I bought custom 2 tone Leather seats for her Outback. She was completely shocked. Her Outback is Cinnamon Brown Pearl with Ivory interior. Her new seats are medium brown on the outside bolsters and Ivory in the center. She carpools and has had so many compliments on her interior. That was 2 years ago and they still look like new. My 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with Premium and Technology pkgs has Black Leather interior and I HATE Black or Grey, so I’m saving up the money to have Katzkin make TRD Red Leather with black trim and stitching for my truck. My truck is White and I’ve had in 2 toned in Barcelona Red metallic, following the body lines of truck. The Red Leather with Black trim and stitching will really set it off. I sold the black leather to a friend who also has a 23 TRD, but his truck has grey cloth interior. He’s super excited about getting my black leather.

[@PyroVikingXD]

Can I snag the leather from your old seat? 👀 I love black leather 😅

[@Doc1855]

@@PyroVikingXD I’ve already sold my Black Leather to a friend who also has a 23 TRD with grey cloth interior

[@kevinshores6049]

How much does it cost to do that to a 2011 Chevy Silverado crew cab

[@efrainsegura6448]

tengo un camaro y necesito asientos adelante y atras cuanto me saldria el costo de todo el interior con el cielo es tip top 1994 z28

[@mistiscales3423]

Dam i love it im in Columbus ohio how can i get mine done

[@samirpadolinapassersby7307]

Can a heating element be also installed on the back seat?

[@autoplex]

Yes, they certainly can. However, we charge a little more as we have to remove more of the interior trim pieces to install them and we have to lengthen the wiring harnesses.

[@brrr8904]

What if my seats are already heated, would installing katzkin interfere with the heating?

[@Sheer_Tazieh]

No, they will charge a little extra and will install your heating elements

[@georgemburu4177]

Are you in Cleveland, OH?

[@user-rr7wb7dy7j]

What size of hog rings do you use?

[@johnevans8328]

What about ventilated seats? Will they still cool and work correctly?

[@mcdxvid6139]

website says it should work with no issues.

[@tpe690]

On a average car how much fabric/leather do you need to do a car? Where are some good places to buy a roll of leather thats reasonable priced? If you don't mind me asking.

[@15DurangoRT]

How much for the installation?

[@aliyadanae]

Do they have the perforated seats to keep the cooling and heating?

[@tommyrq180]

Yes. It’s called TekPerf.

[@johnnyyuma3878]

So is it just a seat cover that goes over your seat

[@autoplex]

Yes and no. It does go over your existing seat, but it's a lot more intricate than your standard AutoZone seat cover. It's the same exact type of upholstery they use from the factory. We remove the cloth (or old leather) and attach this brand new leather using the factory listings, hog rings, and other attachment points. Let us know if you'd like to upgrade to Katzkin!

[@kennethgrant3399]

Wat if you already have leather and just want a different color?

[@autoplex]

We do that every day!

[@johna4250]

Nice video. Do you have an installer Southeast Florida?

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

Did you find anyone I'm in Florida too

[@autoplex]

Call our friends at Specialty Automotive Treatments in Tamarac. They take the same pride in their installs that we do! Their phone number is 954-728-1234. 😁👍

[@johna4250]

See reply below. I decided to keep stock interior.

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

@@autoplex tampa area?

[@chinito20fam]

@@kevinflabouyfishing5739 yea I thought you was able to just put it on your car and your good. But guess you need tools to do the whole process.

[@CRISZTO]

So is this reupholstery

[@juanjesusechevarria1004]

I live in missouri you have at Shop in this state?

[@autoplex]

We unfortunately only have locations in Colorado.

[@AimAssistAvenue]

How much was the upgrade?

[@autoplex]

Great question. We installed this one a while back so I don't have the exact number but I would say between $1800 to $2200. If you're in the market for Katzkin our website www.AutoplexCo.com has a module where you can pick out your vehicle, your Katzkin and request a quote. It's a pretty cool tool to plan your build.

[@AimAssistAvenue]

@@autoplex I will look into it now thank you!

[@mistiscales3423]

Do u do motorcycle

[@strockj]

Anyone know how long these covers last?

[@autoplex]

A lot longer than factory ones. They have more leather content than factory leather and the quality is better too. Katzkin offers a 3 year/36k mile warranty and we back our installs with the same warranty. But we've seen Katzkin replace leather well beyond that period as they take great pride in their quality!

[@christophernickum]

Got a question: I currently have a Toyota Tundra with leather interior, but it's stiff as hell. Wondering if I can swap out for a softer leather?? Also, is there an option when the cover is off to add an extension to make the seat longer for those of us who are over 6 feet? Maybe add a couple of inches?

[@anthonyroberts6839]

How much does this cost.

[@autoplex]

Roughly $1500 - $2500 depending on options and how many rows of seating your vehicle has.

[@sakuraturbo3364]

Increase the value about $1,000 and seat covers and installation costs $2,000 is a good deal

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

I didn't get my seats upholstered with leather just for financial value. Leather seats takes your vehicle to another dimension and the smile on my face every time in get in my car and smell that leather is priceless.

[@codacain2201]

😅$2000!

[@Imprisoned1995]

I just called my local dealer, I can get this installed on my 2022 Silverado Crew Cab for 1300 bucks. That’s for the factory style option.

[@tluva1020]

​@@MrBigBoy4LifeMmmm, dead flesh 🥴

[@KevinMcClain13]

The car lost value the minute you drove it off the lot that didn’t stop you from buying a car

[@kennethgrant3399]

How much would it cost mi to do a 08 Camry in red ?

[@dleonf2832]

Which state is Autoplex located?

[@autoplex]

Autoplex has several locations across Colorado.

[@darylyoung7675]

Depending on where you live, Katzkin has automotive shops they work with to perform the installations.

[@DoctorJonehundred]

Any installers in NC near ralieghDurham???

[@ECUPirateBoy]

Tops and Trends is Katzkin’s authorized installer in that area. They do great work as well.

[@autoplex]

@@ECUPirateBoy Thank you, you beat us to the punch. @DoctorJonehundred Definitely reach out to Joey and the rest of our friends at Tops and Trends in Raleigh, NC.

[@professor851]

Ate you guys located in Florida?

[@NewYorkCity646]

What does it cost approximately? Soup to nuts.

[@antwonewalker9657]

The estimated price to upgrade your vehicle with a professionally installed, premium Katzkin leather interior starts at $1895, depending on your vehicle and the options you select. This is a fraction of the cost of a luxury trim package on a new car.

[@denverwood5290]

So $2000 for the seats and the install is what?

[@user-og8wx4se5g]

Any installers in Connecticut. How lo g does it take for a regulsr cab ? $

[@79champions]

120 colors, yet no dark green.

[@ferencvad8251]

Would be Napa leather not better?

[@castleclubclipz]

There’s no need to use the steam on the seat cushions for covers that are crafted to fit like Katzkins… And he used way too much steam, which is why he stretch the leather too much, and it’s a bit baggy at the end, making it look more like a universal fit cover. I wouldn’t take my car there. 😬

[@83wasagoodyear]

🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@kevinshores6049]

It’s not real leather though huh

[@Formerlywarmer]

Any stitching done by a person getting paid is professional stitching.

[@autoplex]

That's like saying that anyone who gets paid to drive a car is a professional driver. I think we've all met Uber drivers that are exceptions to that rule. ;)

[@Formerlywarmer]

@@autoplex that’s actually true also. Being a professional has nothing to do with quality or skill by definition. Being a professional means u get paid to do it.

[@Formerlywarmer]

@@autoplex but it’s a great video and those are great covers.

[@davidvironet6344]

​@Formerlywarmer your standards are for shit then. Quality and skill is how you determine they are professionals.

[@paratrooperlane7022]

One problem, make a video where you don't have to take out your car seats!

[@Cecilio601]

Not true!

[@genio1981]

You can’t install it yourself. They refuse to sell it to you. So, no point in mentioning it

[@LazyBrosVidz]

It’s really not a good product just get it factory I mean look at the wrinkling in the seats it just got installed and it’s already garbage

[@darylyoung7675]

I went with the leatherette as I believe they might hold up longer. Plus no one other than me is really in the vehicle much and I don’t drive it much, so we’ll see.

[@autoplex]

Hey LazyBrosVidz, thank you for leaving a comment. Our Katzkin kits have higher leather content that factory "leather" interiors and also use higher grade leather. They attach to the seats the same way the factory leather does using all of the factory listings and hog ring attachment points. If you see any wrinkles in the video, it was probably footage from right after the kit came out of the shipping box, and before we were finished with the install. At Autoplex, we take extra steps to ensure a wrinkle-free install. We steam the leather to remove wrinkles and make the leather more pliable and stretchy for the install. Then we sit the seats under infrared heat lamps to tight up the leather (not shown in this video). After a few days of sitting in the sun, the leather will shrink even more, creating an extra-tight fit. Out leather will outperform factory leather in durability and style, guaranteed! 😁👍

[@autoplex]

@@darylyoung7675 - Leatherette is vinyl, and doesn't hold up as well as real leather. It provides more stretch, but long term durability of vinyl is inferior. Like factory "leather", Katzkin kits use leather on high contact areas, and vinyl on areas that need more stretch for better fitment. But in most factory kits, the OEM cuts costs by using vinyl on high contact areas that should be leather. This is what make Katzkin the superior leather interior option!