A Plastic Piece Wrapped in Leather - Auto Upholstery
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Because of the position of its fibers, leather material has more elasticity in one direction (to the left and right sides) than the other direction upwards and downwards (from the head to the tail). I mean if we follow the vertical direction leather material would be stiffer.
I want to add that 'stretching' is not done evenly. If we scrutinize all over the surface of our leather hide we would realize thar back and butt areas are stiffer than belly areas).
Leather does not behave as vinyl that it really stretches evenly breathwise because of its one direction stretchy fabric backing.
Taking advantage of this knowledge, we can mold leather onto or into some pieces which need to be customized with this beautiful material.
In the case I show in the video, I have decided to do it one piece; but to ease the job, we could cut and sew in some parts...it depends on the upholsterer's/owner's decision.
I hope You Find this Video Useful !
César
🔸There is no sound in this video, sorry. We had to remove audio because a music in the background had copyright. 🔸The video by itself speaks out the leather wrapping technique used for this plastic piece. Feel free to play it along with your favorite music 😉 Because of the position of its fibers, leather material has more elasticity in one direction (to the left and right sides) than the other direction upwards and downwards (from the head to the tail). I mean if we follow the vertical direction leather material would be stiffer. I want to add that 'stretching' is not done evenly. If we scrutinize all over the surface of our leather hide we would realize thar back and butt areas are stiffer than belly areas). Leather does not behave as vinyl that it really stretches evenly breathwise because of its one direction stretchy fabric backing. Taking advantage of this knowledge, we can mold leather onto or into some pieces which need to be customized with this beautiful material. In the case I show in the video, I have decided to do it one piece; but to ease the job, we could cut and sew in some parts...it depends on the upholsterer's/owner's decision. I hope You Find this Video Useful ! Cesar ✅Get our courses: www.cechaflo.com
Thank you, what are the materials used to paste the dashboard?
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music is annoying in these kinds of videos anyway ;)
La musica es un estorbo. Sonido ambiental y explicaciones, es lo que se agradece. Siempre hay mucho trabajo en algo bien echo. La mayor parte de los videos de KZhead son de charlatanes de youtube que mueven los dedos al estilo mago y en 1 minuto tienen todo terminado.. El cuidado de los detalles revela la preocupación por el todo.
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Thank you for letting me realise I have NO hope of wrapping my dash, something I was contemplating. I have done door panels no issue, but this clip has saved me many hours of wasted time, energy, glue and money. Wonderful work by the way. Now, if you will excuse me, I feel a little depressed.
Just flock it :P good as hell and is super affordable
😂😂😂
You have just been shown how to do it cause you can.i went and brought a roof conversion in black and ended up redoing the whole lot after having to repair a piece and finding out how easy it was
Damn this guy does good work!
@@mxcollin95Yeah, he does! Not a sign of arthritis, either! I worked at an upholstery shop for a few years, and I can tell you: it’s extremely hard on your hands! You go home with sore muscles and tendons in your hands and arms every night! Alcantara is a little easier to work with ( not to mention a bit cheaper!). And stretches easier
You've taught me more in 1 hour without saying a single word than all of the DIY tutorials I've seen the last few days. Amazing work!
Agreed . . . He taught me more in an hour than 15 yrs.working in a canvas and trim shop. But imagine this, not only did he speed up the footage, for every one of the individual sections you need to add an extra 15 minutes (10 at the least) for the contact cement to tack up. This is why at alot of trim shops if you want a dash done they will try to sell you a dash cap or cover, most people would not want to pay what it costs for a job like this
@@lonnieosullivan1331 15 to 10 minutes for the cement? How do I know is good to continue?
@@maufcr Well it will tack up and stick.... if you go too fast it won't stick. If you go too slow it will harden. If you watch him he often peels it back up after it sticks to stretch it more. That is fine while it's tacky.
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@@lonnieosullivan1331 "He taught me more in an hour than 15 yrs.working in a canvas and trim shop" ... whoa, room temp IQ? like honestly, to think, someone not even narrating, was, in an hour, able to teach you more than you learned working, hands on for 15 years, yeah, you have to be next level stupid ... 🤦♂
I was mesmerized by the patience and mastery of this artisans work.
This why we must not argue when a craftsman charges for his work..awesome job by this craftsman....
Holy moly... I can't believe I watched an entire hour video with no sound without taking a break. Very helpful video.
I love to see DIY-ers having a go on KZhead - but when a professional does it, it's amazing to watch, especially as there is no un-necessary 'yada yada' just the whole job from beginning to end speeded up. In a word, Fascinating.
Yer was great & no stupid music to piss you off & stop you watching before they are finished
@@zanesworld3090 yes the silence is so great🤭
I have done this for a living in my younger years. This guy is at the top of his game. Artist!
What type of glue is he using
@@kenodavis6507 possibly be Evostick. Used to be the gluebaggers favourite cos you get high as a kite off it..
First time i see so many people talking with much respect for someone on youtube. I m impressed. Maybe there are still good people on this planet. Good job my friend cechaflo!
This is by far one of the best things I’ve watched on KZhead. So therapeutic and inspirational. Who else started thinking about what they could cover in leather?
I see a red dash and I want to wrap it now. No more vinyl garbage I want to wrap it now. I see door panels that could use some naugahyde... It must be done before the spring, so I can take a ride. I see a panel and I want to wrap it now. Custom subwoofer box, I want to wrap it now...
Now I can't take this song out of my head. You should record it...
@@tommythreetoes9524 Thanks, Mick!
@@tommythreetoes9524 how'd it go?
You are not an upholsterer, you sir are an artist. And you have the passion and patience of a saint to be working so slowly, methodically and perfectly! Much respect.
Unless the sun is literally sitting on the earth; that looks like it’ll never come apart…. VERY NICE WORK….
Sooo helpful. 1 other thing this taught me is do 2 panels at once so I can alternate as glue sets 👍
Cechaflo........ you are a true master with incredible skills. I am the son of a Upholstery man, that came from a family of upholsterers, and i have not see a person do this. Like you explained, the facotry way with 2 dies is the machine way, this is pure skill. Mi respeto Señor.
I've learned that I don't have the patience for this. Lesson learned. True artist.
Agreed, I was going to do this, but after watching this video, I am going with vinyl spray paint, nut this guy is a PRO
I can totally understand why this is such an expensive option for an upgrade. The experience and intensive labor required is far more than I would have expected. Thank you for posting this.
8 year old video that's crazy to me and yet this is exactly what I need
Nunca en mi vida vi un video sin sonido, que fuera tan largo y que me entretuviera tanto... casi compro palomitas de maiz para disfrutar de toda la elaboracion de este trabajo... excelente!! Para mi fue como ver una pelicula de suspenso.
Awesome! If someone would have told me that this is the way it is done, I would have never believed it. This leather is very stretchy! Great Job!
Craftsmanship is amazing
Фантастическое терпение. Кропотливая работа!
Once you start watching this, it's impossible not to watch to the end. Patience, artistic, talented. Satisfying to watch, even without background sound. Perfect 👌🏿
Beautiful workmanship! I was thinking about doing this to my car. After watching this, tho, I've decided that plastic is fantastic -- What a ton of work! :-D
I know those hands.... they of a magician!! I have spent hours looking at you work... I'm still amazed.
The fact that theres no commentary or music in the background, your video allowed me to watch its entirety without distraction. I was able to watch it peacefully and methodically. Great video!
This video made me realize why I'm not going to take on this task 😂
Your craftsmanship is exceptional. I was searching around for some upholstery videos as it is not something I've ever done myself, and probably wont. Watched one of your steering wheel jobs. All four hours of it in one sitting, trying to take it all in. Then I watched another, then another. Amazing, just amazing. Oh and excellent camera work as well. I swear everything I start focusing on is where the camera goes. Oh my. I didn't finish watching before posting. That really was quite the color combination. Customer is always right...
You can tell a lot about a person by how they work and keep their area clean. He is patient and he cleans along the way and his work area clean. These are things I look for if I need to get work done. If the shop looks like crap then their work is mostly crap and the way they run their business. I would hire this guy in a minute to do all my leather work.
True,i noticed soon after he started he wiped down the work surface.
Thanks for kind remarks!
You're right! The work is more comfortable on a clean area.
they say smart people are disorganized
i love watching your videos. no music, no talking. just doing what you do.
Can't believe it ! A video without music !
Great to see great craftsmanship, done with a lot of patience, in this supply-on-demand world.
Amazing craftsmanship! And I love how you take the time to answer people's questions on here. Thank you for sharing your work
Your talent I think is at least 25% patience. The piece turned out really good.
I’m sure everyone feels like a pro after watching this
amazing! really enjoyed the whole hour . you're such an artist.
Cesar, you are a true craftsman and you have the scars to prove it. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
I really appreciate your kind remarks! You are welcome anytime!
I love this channel because it shows what a consistent pursuit of excellence can achieve. It's inspirational. If people want to start, just buy some old parts from a junk yard to practice on. Be patient and practice enough to become skilled. These skills have endless applications, for hobbies or working at home, or even a small business.
Señor Cesar es un Máster, muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos.
I watched every minute. A privilege to watch a craftsman at work!
+Alan Starkie Thanks for taking the time to watch my video!
@@Cechaflo what glue are you using ?
Hi good nigth,,, nice to see again with a great creation,,, in benefite of the stile with luxe,,, fine work,,, greetings and congrautlations your friend Oscar de Playa del Carmen Q R México,,, l ll wait your next video,,, so long,,,
You sir are extremely talented! Great job! Thank you for taking time to film and post this video!
Glad I found this, just about to recover a heat damaged dash top. Thank you
I've just watch the entire video. Congratulation, great skills for this job. You've inspired me! Thanks a lot.
+Marco Compagnoni I'm glad my video was some kind of inspiration for you!
One of the most satisfying videos I’ve seen on KZhead!
wow you're awesome. and the camera guy did a great job too
Extremely impressive work! It was a fascinating and educational watch! I really enjoyed that! Thank you for sharing your work!
Ryan Potts you're really a positive man who likes to appreciate the good side of things!!! ...Thanks for watching my video!!!
Thank you Cechaflo! I can see we are likeminded! I have subscribed and I look forward to learning more! You do excellent work! I was watching and kept saying "no way he can make that work" and then you did! Thank you again!
Ryan Potts Thanks Ryan, for kind remarks! ...As we can see, the main purpose of this video is to give us an idea how to maneuver and stick automotive leather onto a non-flat surface. Thanks for subscribing to my channel!
absolutely beautiful work!! You are definitely an expert craftsman!! I know you hope that not every piece you cover will be this difficult. :)
If this guy was a serial killer, he’d never get caught. Nice work!
back in the 60's and 70's guys would go to mexico to get this kind of magic done. There is no doubt about the mexican hand craftmanship and this shows it very well. damn, the stretching of the leather is very good. finger muscles are very good.
This guy has a PHD in upholstery.
hacksaw blade knife
I really appreciate your kind remarks! Thanks for watching the videos!
Beautiful work! I even love the blue leather! Love your videos, keep it up! Gracias!
If anyone's considering getting into this profession, here's your instructional video! When you can cover a piece with as many challenges as this one and produce a result this good, you're ready to open your own shop. This is amazing work. Cesar, thanks for the video.
His method is pretty straightforward but the pros always make it look easy. If I try this god knows the rage I will wreak on this planet when I screw it up lol
Amazing craftsmanship! Thank you!
Wow! Amazing detail, and super human patience and ability to execute it! Also, amazing filming and editing. This video is long, but necessary to convey the right methods and techniques to accomplish this art. I was considering this type of interior finish, and found this video. I now feel confident I could tackle it! Thank you so much for putting this video together, you are a master at this craft, and you even make it look somewhat easy!
Thanks so much for watching these videos!
Thank you so much for putting your work here for all to see and learn! One day I hope to build my dream car, and confortable, good looking interiors are a big part of it. No rat racer for me! (well, the first couple of builds might go that way...)
tojiroh rats are for the lazy
Lo hace parecer tan fácil.... años de práctica del Maestro.
The best instructional video I have ever seen.
It's an art. And you are an artist my friend.
+Joe Robertson I really appreciate your kind remarks!
If all of humanity would understand that we are all friends , guns won’t be needed
C'était vraiment génial et très instructif ! Merci beaucoup pour ce partage de connaissances
Great work! That’s an hour of my life I’ll never see again... but I’m not complaining, it’s like you have become one with your leather. I need to try this before arthritis sets in.
Wow. Very impressive! Love the patience and attention to detail. What a superb technique. Good work.
Adi Satzinger,Thanks for following us on you tube! ...the method I'm using is the 'artisan way'...if we were to wrap a similar piece using a 'factory way', therefore it would be advisable to prepare two 'dies' (male and female)...the leather would be first softened, then, between the two dies would be molded and shaped, at one go...after having the 'molded leather piece' ready, it would be gently glued to the plastic piece. The leather I am using is a 'standard automotive leather'...we have to take advantage of the stretchy side of leather material to give shape to the plastic piece. Nonetheless, there are 'special leathers'which suffered a 'special treatment' to get a 'super extra' stretching/elasticity' in different directions(this leather would be useful if we were to use the 'dies method'. Thanks for following us on you tube!
Cechaflo very good work
Cechaflo what kind of glue you are using and where can I buy it...fabric all so. Thanks
I would like to know what kind of glue you use
The best I ever seen
I use a 'yellow glue/contact cement' most of the upholsterers, shoemakers and leather artisans use. As I am located in Mexico, trade marks are different. But, if you are in USA, please, check these links: angelusdirect.com/products/all-purpose-shoe-cement www.ebay.es/itm/Petronios-Master-All-Purpose-Cement-Glue-Shoe-Repair-Adhesive-Glue-4-oz-/112032405167 www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525 www.dap.com/dap-products-ph/weldwood-landau-top-trim-high-heat-resistant-contact-cement/ Responder ·
Beautiful and fascinating work!
Thanks for appreciating this craft!
Top work. This is like Mozart showing you how to play piano. In theory one should be able to do it….but….the reality is that it takes a lot of practice.
I DONT EVEN NEED INTERIOR WORK DONE IT WAS JUST KOOL TO SEE AN ARTIST AT WORK.
Great work! No sound needed! thank you for sharing, JG.
Hi John, Thanks for kind remark !!!
You really are the best! These videos are perfectly done to show every single step. Great job! I’ve learned a lot.
Thanks so much for appreciating this art craft!
It sure pays to know what you are doing. This fellow is a pleasure to watch. Obviously an expert and has many years of experience. Great information.
Would have bet money that complex a shape could not be done, , , , , but since I have been married (twice) for over half my life, I am used to being wrong! well done!
I definitely learned a lot for when i start doing upholstery from my garage for automotive.. I have to learn to be fruitful with time and coast like you in this video.. New sub
Do you have your own shop now?
🅵🅴🅴🅳🅱🅰🅲🅺 ❤ Patience & passion when comes together ......then it turn the simple leather piece into a masterpiece ❤👍 Thanks for sharing
An Inspiration to all of us aspiring to become better upholstery professionals
I'm so happy these videos are such a kind of inspiration for some people! I'll keep on doing more and better videos!
a true craftsman, such a pleasure to watch you work..Thanks!
Beautiful work! I especially like you comment about "practice and patience", too many people think "Oh he's just talented" and don't realize how many hundreds of hours it took you to reach that point.
+Christopher Ryan You're right ...Practice is mostly mother of many sciences.
I have no idea how I ended up here lol but I am thoroughly impressed!
Amy Williams Thank you very much for watching my video!
a search of "Wrapped in leather" all things are possible ! LOL
Amy McGrady 😂
same here, hahaha !
I'm impressed too!
This is called skill!! Real craftsmanship!
Bruv, WOOOOOOW! You are that DEAL famo! (starts slow clap)
EXCELLENT!!! Superb use of improvised tooling, rounded end of paint brush handle in tight recessed corners, dowel pin for a roller in those radiuses & the clamp in that recessed screw pocket! Thought you might be in trouble with the raised radius for the steering column but you handled it with sheer perseverence. You must be related to Rocky Marciano as you don't appear to be able to quit until after you win!
What type of glue
@@robertpastor4061 looks like contact cement
I often watch your video, a neat work.you are super
+Izzet Yusufov Thank you very much for appreciating this craft!
oh my goodness, all of the effort and talent for a kick panel. AMAZING
Well I liked the colours together. Nice job too. Thanks for sharing this.
Sou fâ desse cara ele e muito fera um baita profissional , muito humilde em compartilhar sua técnica, Deus o abençoe cada dia mais vomeste lindo talento 👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷
Holy hell that's a lot of work
Thanks for watching!
That statement you said of it being a lot of work.. Made me think and feel, you must be a Happy American..??..
@@prior8t2000 a very confused one. There's no such thing as a " holy hell "
This guy is a boss. He is a master of his craft.
Thank you I am planning to wrap my dash in Alcântara Fabric after watching this video I realized I had no idea what I was doing I’m thankful I watched this or I’d mess it up
The work is good... but those colours ... omg...
wow. cool. Need light sound :)
Thanks for watching!
Hermoso vídeo gracias gracias desde ARGENTINA
Le résultat est bluffant !! Bravo á ta réa !! Beau travail et pas facile ...
Awesome job! Subscribed since there are no classes available to attend, short of taking an automotive restoration class haha.
+Robert Jovero Thanks for subscribing and for following us on our channel!
Wow! Beautiful job!
Chris Fredriksson Thanks for kind remarks! ...this video shows just one technique to leather wrap a 'non-flat plastic piece'...this piece is part of the dashboard of a 'sentra lucino 1999'(my son's car).This technique uses a 'stretching method' which should be done part by part...But, by stretching the leather material, it starts loosing its imprinted grain. To avoid erasing its grain we would use the other method that is 'tailor/shoemaker approach', by doing several cuts and sewings(blind stitches/double stitches/oversewing
Cechaflo Aha! Yeah of course, I guess like with any material you can "destroy" it, but as it looks on the video it seems like it hasn't lost it's imprinted grains? It does look great :D Also, I really like your other videos as well! I love the length of the videos and all the details :D
Chris Fredriksson I really appreciate your valuable comment!
丁寧で、プロの仕事ですね。見ていて感心しました。
Patience and expertise. Patience and expertise.
Wow, now I’m thinking of doing this on my Imported Yukon- when they converted the car the right hand drive, they 3D printed a dash and it feels cheaper than the cheapest, scratchiest plastic you can find. Thanks a ton!
Thats some first class work there my friend, ive only done a little of this on door panels which was much easier than here, so I really appreciate the years of knowledge and skill to get this kind of result, not to mention the patience. Well done.
es ud. un buen maestro en tapiceria. gracias
Incredible work! A pleasure to watch!
The amount of work put in is phenomenal! Not a huge fan of the color combo, but the detail and work put in far outweighs that. Well done!
Thanks for appreciating the job itself. In fact the main point is the technique to do the job. As an experiment, we used a cheap 'shoe's leather' to cover the interior. A shoe's leather does not have the 'sealer/lacquer' most of automotive leathers have. We aplied over a 'water soluble shiny lacquer' by hand. it's better a 'solvent based lacquer' and it can be applicable by using a 'painting gun'. It has passed almost 7 years and the leather is still in good condition. Now it has a different 'black and navy blue combination' and it looks much better...it's been repainted.
Another birth of a Fast And Furious Honda Civic 😂
Hi Cechaflo ,I enjoy watching and learning such great technique , Awesome work I love the artisan way. Great Work !!!
Oh if only there was commentary, explaining why he is doing what he is doingm through the various stages of this project. What a great demonstration of leather wrapping.