Replacing Seat Skins

[jwl019]

Anyone used Gabriel lately or heard from him?  Was going to order 3 skins from him for my rear seats over the winter.

[REHinH20]

2 hours ago, jwl019 said:

Anyone used Gabriel lately or heard from him?  Was going to order 3 skins from him for my rear seats over the winter.

I ordered 3 from him, and they were delivered in May, that was the latest contact I had.  Was slow to return my calls because he was so busy.  I just kept trying different times and days.  Once I got him he gave me a time line, and was actually done a little earlier than he said.  I bet ordering now for winter will be the best way to go.

[JLaufer]

Since its been a few years since the last post on this topic, but does anyone know if Gabriel is still fabricating Malibu skins? I had emailed him at [email protected] but have not heard back yet. I have a 2006 Malibu 247 Wakesetter that I'd like to replace some skins. Thanks!

[REHinH20]

Last I heard he had a new shop, and was rolling - has never been quick to respond, but does great work.

[ronixride]

I contacted him mid March and my skins should be showing up Thursday.  Communication was slow, but he sent a picture of the skins and they look great!

[tlpru]

On 5/1/2017 at 7:01 PM, ronixride said:

I contacted him mid March and my skins should be showing up Thursday.  Communication was slow, but he sent a picture of the skins and they look great!

does he factory match?  I'm needing to rear cushions  

[REHinH20]

13 hours ago, tlpru said:

does he factory match?  I'm needing to rear cushions  

Yes, look at the pictures above in this thread, i also only replaced my 3 rear cushions.

[Brad B]

Just got my new skins yesterday. Im doing all of the bow seats and also the lean back of the back seat. Talked to Gabriel on 7/26 and got them yesterday so thats really quick if you ask me.

Now on to the work of install or probably wait til fall cuz we're bz goin out on the lake 3-4 days a week.

[jgates237]

Anyone know if Gabriel Garcia is still performing this type of work? Looking at replacing a sun deck skin and possibly the large back seat skin. Thanks

[Eagleboy99]

16 minutes ago, jgates237 said:

Anyone know if Gabriel Garcia is still performing this type of work? Looking at replacing a sun deck skin and possibly the large back seat skin. Thanks

Apparently he is - but you could call/email to confirm

[jgates237]

3 hours ago, Eagleboy99 said:

Apparently he is - but you could call/email to confirm

Thanks!

[Baz787]

Anyone know what the black rubber trim that goes around the bottom edge of cushions is called or got a link to it please?  Trying to find it on google is impossible.

 

Edited October 24, 2020 by Baz787

[Eagleboy99]

Available at any decent upholstery supplier.  Or greatlakesskipper.com  It is called "Hidem".

[Baz787]

On 10/24/2020 at 10:29 PM, Eagleboy99 said:

Available at any decent upholstery supplier.  Or greatlakesskipper.com  It is called "Hidem".

Many thanks!

[Eagleboy99]

 

Pas de soucis mon ami! 

[footin-a]

Gotta tell ya Gabriel did 4 seat skins for my 2005 23 LSV and they are perfect in color and fit perfect. Would definitely recommend using him!

[dalt1]

On 12/26/2020 at 10:28 AM, footin-a said:

Gotta tell ya Gabriel did 4 seat skins for my 2005 23 LSV and they are perfect in color and fit perfect. Would definitely recommend using him!

What is best for communications with him, E Mail, Text, Phone?

[Eagleboy99]

47 minutes ago, dalt1 said:

What is best for communications with him, E Mail, Text, Phone?

Facebook

[BertaBu]

I've been following this post for quite some time as my '10 23 LSV vinyl was starting to show signs of needing replacement.  Emailed Gabe in December, spoke with him on the phone today.  Extremely helpful, sounds very busy - quoted 2 months to get new skins, but I am quite ok with that for a quality product.  Placed my order today, would not take payment until skins are complete. 

Will update with before and after pics once installed, hoping to install new skins myself.  

[Eagleboy99]

17 minutes ago, BertaBu said:

I've been following this post for quite some time as my '10 23 LSV vinyl was starting to show signs of needing replacement.  Emailed Gabe in December, spoke with him on the phone today.  Extremely helpful, sounds very busy - quoted 2 months to get new skins, but I am quite ok with that for a quality product.  Placed my order today, would not take payment until skins are complete. 

Will update with before and after pics once installed, hoping to install new skins myself.  

I'd be interested in know what it cost - per piece/whole job  etc. Are you sending the old ones down?

[bscheper]

Looking for same info.  Emailed him three days ago with pictures and have not heard back yet.  How did you contact him?

[BertaBu]

 

I was able to get ahold of him twice by phone.  209-564-6203.

I have not had replies to any of my 3 emails either, from speaking with him on the phone he sounds like he has a pretty good backlog of work requests in his inbox!

I was quoted ~$200US per cushion for new skins plus shipping.  So for the 6 bottom cushions, I am looking at ~$1200US.  By the time I convert to Cdn it won't be a whole lot cheaper than having the cushions re-upholstered in Edmonton, I'm really banking on these being as close to factory skins as possible though.  It sounds like the grey textured upholstery that Malibu used on cushions of this era is getting hard to come by.  Really hoping he has enough to do our project, would hate to have to choose a different color that doesn't match the rest of the boat.

 

[BertaBu]

Received my seat skins from Gabriel mid-April.  Looked great.  Had a local upholstery shop install them here in Alberta, haven't picked them up yet.  Will post pictures when I pick them up later this week.