Astra G Mk4 Convertible Interior Swap To Leather

Astra G Mk4 Convertible Interior Swap To Leather. In this video we strip out the old interior from the Vauxhall Astra G Mk4 and install a leather set of seats and side panels. I also fit the center console that I painted and also fit a new DAB radio. The radio link is at www.halfords.com/technology/c...
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[@retrorestore]

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[@salsolo2403]

what a guy ,cutting short his cyprus trip to fit his mrs new astra interior :) hahaha nice one Mart

[@williamlambert352]

I love like watching KZbin shows Retrorestore Martin and Sharon and family very good job on car/ van- motorcycle/scooters

[@adeh503]

Cracking job, taking the time to do that center console has lifted the interior of that car 100%

[@paulwood7798]

As always Martin and Junior making it look easy. Thanks for sharing Sir.

[@johnhinds6308]

Absolutely awesome video. Do love these videos of the Astra and gave saved them all for reference. Really in depth knowledge and very thankful for them

[@adambellamy739]

Fantastic job Martin. Well impressed with your efforts there 👍🏻

[@davidpring9108]

It’s coming together nicely now! Certainly looks the part

[@STTC]

Wow! I couldn’t face that job Martin,,,, above and beyond

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Nice job Martin looks very smart with the leather interior and the centre plastic console looks great

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Martin and Gray love watching your wonderful videos the car looks very nice I am from South Africa

[@dagenhamdave2611]

Done a good job there Martin Really improved the motor Top work

[@leylandjob6447]

Centre console looks awesome !!

[@georgestewart1325]

Great enjoyable watch. Love this channel

[@gurgengrigoryan3077]

Good job continue we need more video with classic opels.

[@haydenuk02]

Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@martincross4235]

I changed the seats in my Vectra to Leather, it makes it look like New! But remember to disconnect the battery before removing the Airbag connection underneath the front seats. Great Video.

[@kevingridley2643]

Great makeover the new radio looks the part 👍

[@eamonhq7405]

Great stuff Martin

[@andynorris3537]

Really tidy job especially the centre console 👌

[@jaggass]

Good upgrade there Martin. Leather looks alot nicer and easier to clean than fabric seats.

[@andy_v4443]

Looks very nice Martin 👍👍👍

[@clibopink123]

Thank you so much for this video I have this car the exact same one and it’s kinda hard getting parts or videos for it now. So really appreciate it

[@retrorestore]

Very welcome!

[@999thenewman]

Nice work, Martin.

[@vdubs6068]

Great Vid Martin 👍

[@pm1104]

Lovely job mr slim!

[@iamyourfuture808]

Great job on the repaint cosole.. Olive's gonna be made up with that!

[@kristianandreev2067]

also you can install, steering wheel from astra turbo, vxr, opc or irmscher one (they are pretty rear) :)

[@paulbradford8240]

It was useful to see how to remove the rear door cards. Not sure that I need to at the rear, but the front windows on ours require lubricating as they are definitely slower to move. I'll probably do the rear at the same time. We already have leather, but the rear seat has hydraulic fluid on it from a roof hose that failed. It would be nice to get it out for a proper clean. I have a spare computer to put in as the LED's have started to go, so it was handy to see how to remove the panel. I like the spray job you have done on the replacement panel. As an aside, the windscreen wipers have twice seized up. I've not been able to find a replacement linkage as the Bertone has a special one. A friend helped me out and with a press we were able to break it apart and grease it up. It lasted about two years before requiring grease again. I had bought a new motor thinking it was that, but having changed it, realised it was the linkage jamming.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Paul, Glad the vids are useful bud.

[@alandykes2519]

Fantastic job Martin nothing but the best for Sharon it was so much easier with the roof off lol👍👍👍👍

[@leeroberts5496]

Looks a lot better.

[@Alandixon88]

Looking good

[@sdone7672]

Good to see your apprentice doing a little bit. 😂👍

[@petefroud5308]

Your hair grows quick Martin . Good job.

[@ianvallender7892]

Sharons going to love her new radio lots of lovely new radio stations for Sharon to discover the next candidate for a dab upgrade would probably be for Sharon's Kitchen! you have checked to see what digital radio stations are available in your area haven't you Martin!

[@jontar1236]

You are a lovely chap

[@louisjames1062]

That copper tab on the dab antenna is supposed to ground against the body of the car. Needs moving up a bit. It stops drop outs and will massively improve reception

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the info

[@rayk1431]

Damn ! I was just gonna say that !.🤣. Fitted one to the wifes car the other day !.

[@jaggass]

Someone i knew you took his drivers seat out and ended up with floating captive nut. We just put a blob of weld to stop it moving again.

[@brianknowles1727]

Heart 💖 like a lion 🦁 top man.

[@simonrawle7885]

the rear seat blots i know its hindsight but get your heat gun on them to soften the thread lock

[@WestYorkshireGuy1]

Good informative video as usual that covers something not filmed before. The car looks great now. It really annoys me that DAB radio in the UK is very poor unfortunately. When it came out it used outdated technology compared to other countries and very little funding went into it. As usual it will never be improved or upgraded. I can't even get mine to work reliably in areas of Yorkshire compared to FM.

[@philipnewton7524]

Martin Nice job mate a lit of bits and bobs to sout out but what a difference it makes this will pyt you in the wifes good books Phil in stoke

[@vespamorelli7090]

Lovely job Martin. Looks brilliant with new interior and radio. Sharon will love it ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@paulbradford8240]

What Sony radio is it? I'm looking for a replacement that needs to operate of the steering controls. We also have a factory fitted CD multiplayer in the glovebox, so it would be good if it could connect to that as well. Just saw the link to Halfords!

[@kristianandreev2067]

Find and install a irmscher armrest, it's addition which you must have!!!

[@mattmaly5085]

Ok I will

[@takissamantas7378]

Hello, I would like to ask you something why the roof can stick to the opening and need help by hand while there is oil in the container, does it need better lubrication at the opening points?

[@derbyjohn1258]

Fantastic video could you please send me a link for the radio Martin 📻📻👍🏻👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Here you go John www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos/sony-mex-n7300db-car-stereo-215430.html

[@fru1t1]

👍👍

[@professionalidiots101]

Whenever I fitted handfree kits I'd never put the mic that close to a window opening. In a convertible I'd always mount it pretty much dead centre of the steering column near the dial's. If the mic picks up wind noise it may be a good idea to relocate it 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

No wind noise pick up

[@professionalidiots101]

Jolly good 👍🏻👍🏻

[@FrostiTheRoadman]

Job well done mate, do you know if its possible to put a rear seat out of a normal astra g to convert to 5 seater?

[@retrorestore]

Not sure, sorry

[@FrostiTheRoadman]

@@retrorestore cheers bud, just picked one up and would be handy but not sure either.

[@rabsrealm]

You've turned that little car round Martin. It's looking great. The centre console looks showroom condition :)

[@steven907]

Nice job Martin I could have sworn I watched you in Cyprus the other day you must have took a wrong turn with Ben 😂👌👍

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

Can you please help to eliminate passanger and drivers side windows rattling?

[@retrorestore]

Are you sure its the window and not a bracket inside the door?

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

​@@retrorestore No, I'm not sure, but as I saw on a bmw convertible video on YT, it may have the same problem, which could be solved by tightening some screws ... if such screws exist on the astra MK4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/moewaqOcaKuqrtk Considering your experience on convertible Astras MK4, you think it's a loose bracket? Could you make a video about it?

[@retrorestore]

There's not much I can really show bud. Just remove the door panel and you'll soo see if there are loos screws by moving the motor brackets and see if you can locate the rattle. Good luck.

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

@@retrorestore Thanks for answering.

[@paulmartin1095]

does the dab aerial work ok?

[@retrorestore]

There's a bit of drop out

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

Are you going to sell those tissue seats?

[@retrorestore]

They have gone

[@chriscooks9850]

How can I dm you martin?

[@retrorestore]

Email below the video in the description

[@chrismcginty3687]

U can take the nobs off

[@a11csc]

made that look easy not martin

[@irelandshistoryhunters5059]

Sad thing is there's no woman alive who will fully appreciate the sheer time and effort involved in a job like that lol 😂