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Interior/Exterior Sponsor Product Review - Redline Goods Shift & Brake Boots

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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euells
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New Armrests install

Just finished installing some custom made Italian Leather covers on my center and door armrests - which I ordered from Redline. I think they turned out great! I have some installation notes I'd like to share in case any of you decide to do so as well.

1) Their installation docs are excellent - the only thing I would add is that you need more that one bottle of the super strength loctite (It looks like a big bottle - but it only got me through half way on the second door armrest). I would also add that you need a bottle of rubbing alcohol handy. This takes the spray adhesive off of the leather without any discoloration. Also worked to remove it from fingers.
2) BE VERY CAREFUL with the Loctite. If it gets on the front side leather, it does not seem to come off. I would think that acetone would remove it - but Redline states in the docs that it could discolor the leather. I got a small amount on the exposed leather. If anyone knows something that might take it off - let me know.

Attached is a pic - sorry for the quality - I took it in my poorly lit garage with my iPhone.

Ordered some matching shift and brake boots!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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New Headrests

I installed my new headrests yesterday (with the help of my wife). They are a bit of a PITA to get on, but the reward is well worth the effort. I had to compress the headrests while my wife wiggled them into place. Then its a matter of squeezing and stretching to get the seams lined up and the graphics straight. The result - absolutely stunning! I love the look and the smell. With the armrests and boots done the interior is much improved. Can't say enough about Maciek and the folks and Redline - their products are always high quality and a perfect fit.
 

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