Leather Hides

First quality, fresh, whole hides are produced daily that conform to automotive specifications and are available in three grain styles and a variety of colors.

Color and grain on the web is an accurate duplication vs. actual.

Slight manufacturing variation exists from batch to batch but product is inspected to master for color approval prior to shipment.

"Natural leather markings" exist on all hides in a random fashion. Careful planning of your patterns will allow a "natural" mark to be placed in an area that is not prominent.

Typical yield on any size hide is 60 to 65%.

When planning your interior job it is important to decide how many square feet you want to cover. Allow for fold over areas and seams, etc. Divide your required total square feet by 0.625 to consider yield. Knowing the average size of a hide, you can then determine the number of whole hides required to do the job.

In talking to many trim shops they always buy 1 extra hide up front……just in case.

Lead time for orders is approximately 4 weeks from payment authorization approval. If an order is cancelled before processing is completed there is a 40% restocking fee.

Die cutting & sewing

The Trim Connection can provide die cut leather according to your pattern, providing the annual volumes show justification. The customer would be responsible for the cost of making the dies.

The Trim Connection can provide sewn seat cover kits according to your pattern, providing the annual volumes show justification.


Sound Damper

Sound damper helps to reduce sound and vibration from external sources. It can also reduce heat flow into the vehicle by covering all small holes.

Sound damper sheeting should be the first application to your pre-cleaned interior floor and trunk floor.

This product should be used inside each door and to cover wheel wells on the inside of the trunk.

As you cover the passenger floor be sure to go as far up the cowl as possible.

COVER EVERY HOLE!

After cleaning each surface simply peel off the brown paper backing and press sheet firmly to apply.

The foil surface is always the outer surface.


Heat Insulation Pad

Insulation pad reduces heat and sound from external sources.

Insulation should be used to cover your entire passenger and trunk compartment. Again, go as far up the cowl as possible.

Insulation should also be used behind each fabricated panel.

Insulation pad is applied on top of the sound damper directly under the carpet floor covering.


Felt Tape

Avoid unnecessary squeak and rattle noise by using this product between mating surfaces.

This black felt can also be used to cover the interior of glove boxes or other cavities you create.

After cleaning each surface simply peel off the brown paper backing and press felt firmly to apply.


Panel Board

These two products are used for fabricating interior door panels, kick panels, seat backs and all trim panels that will be covered.

Hardboard is 0.10 inch thick

Panel board is 0.08 inch thick and has a pvc film on the inside of each surface to improve moisture resistance.

Alternate sizes can be cut. Call or write to discuss.


Plastic Retainers

Extruded polypropylene and polyethylene retainers are for finishing seat cover trim. These clips replace hog rings.

The D975 style is used when the trim close-out can tolerate being seen. Two lengths of D975 are used, one sewn on each side of the trim being joined, then snapped together.

The D721 and D687 style is used when the trim close-out needs to be hidden. One length of each style is sewn to the trim being joined, then snapped together.

The D305 style is used to attach to seat wire. This is sewn to the cover and then pulled over the wire.

A flat style, D1192, is available and used for push pin reinforcement. This can also be used to create straight trim edges.


Convertible Top Fabric

Original equipment topping fabric for the world's finest automobiles from Haartz.

Stayfast, Stayfast Hot Rod and Twillfast have color on both sides for working convertible tops.

This material can also be used for removable hardtops and the boot area.

Cambria is specifically designed for covering hardtops as it has color only on one side.

2 yard minimum order

Cur yardage can't be returned unless the wrong color was shipped.


Convertible Rear Window Frame

CNC machined from billet aluminum and designed to produce superior fit and finish. Frames come with stainless screws and a glass template.

The frames are chromed or raw unfinished for powder coating, anodizing or your own special finish.


StreamLine Bucket / Bench Seat warranty

StreamLine Bucket / Bench Seats carry a one-year limited warranty.

What is covered by the warranty?

The seat frame is covered from any defects. If the seat frame fails for any reason, it needs to be sent to Krist Kustoms for review. If the seat has been upholstered by anyone other than Krist Kustoms, the covering must be removed before shipping. Krist Kustoms will review the damage to insure it was a defect and not the result of misuse or modification, and replace or repair the seat.

Manual slider tracks are also covered. If they fail, they must be returned to Krist Kustoms. Krist Kustoms will review the damage to insure it was a defect and not the result of misuse or modification, and replace or repair the slider track.

If your seats are purchased covered from Krist Kustoms, the workmanship in the upholstery is also covered. If a stitched seam fails, it must be returned to Krist Kustoms. Krist Kustoms will review the damage to insure it was a defect and not the result of misuse or abuse, and the seat will be repaired.

The seat foam is covered under the warranty from breakdown.

What are the limitations of the warranty?

If the seat frame has been modified in any way, the warranty is void. This includes but is not limited to cutting, drilling, welding, and grinding.

The powder coating on the seat frame is NOT covered under the warranty.

If the slider track has been modified in any way, the warranty is void. This includes but is not limited to cutting, drilling, welding, and grinding.

Recliner handles are NOT covered under the warranty.

If the seats are ordered upholstered, the material is NOT covered under the warranty, only the workmanship of the upholstery.

If the seat foam is cut or modified in any way, it is NOT covered under the warranty.

All shipments are FOB Krist Kustoms, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The owner/purchaser of the StreamLine Seats assumes any and all safety liabilities. StreamLine Seats are not a certified safety device; a seat belt system must be used as a safety restraint. The owner/purchaser of the StreamLine Bucket / Bench Seats assumes responsibility of safely mounting the seats into the vehicle. StreamLine seats are for use in pre-1972 vehicles.


Fiberglass Arm Rests by Smart Parts

Hand laminated fiberglass with a sandable gel coat finish.

Armrest can be covered in any material or painted.

Each armrest has a large built-in hand pull feature.

Easy to install with 1/4 inch mounting screws and built-in anchor as part of the armrest.


Fiberglass Speaker Pod Map Pocket by Smart Parts

This map pocket is designed to accept most 6 inch speakers with a maximum grill width of 6 1/2 inches and 2 1/2 inch depth without cutting a hole in your door panel or skin. HOWEVER, you should purchase the map pocket before buying speakers so as to avoid any mismatching.

The features noted above for the armrests apply to the map pocket as well.


Interior Lights by Smart Parts

Two styles are available - oval and teardrop in either polished or satin finish.

The bezel of the light is milled aluminum and hardware is all stainless steel.

The light bulb is a cool soft #168 0.35 amp bulb designed not to burn upholstery.

The light socket is waterproof and can be used in wet conditions, such as roadsters or as an external side marker light.

The lens and wiring are included.

These items can be used as interior accent, dome light, under hoods or in trunks and can be mounted at any angle.


Convertible Top Replacements by Kee Manufacturing

Various top replacements are available for years 1940 to present day.

The tops are duplicates of the original OEM pattern.

If your top size or shape has been modified these replacements will not fit like the original.

These tops were not intended for vehicles that have been chopped.

Kee replacement tops are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for five years or 60 months.

It is strongly recommended that any new top should be installed by an experienced professional convertible top specialist.


Handling Charges

If you order by charge card a handling fee will be charged.

If you pay by money order or check there is no handling fee.