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Ford Ranger Upholstery Upgrade for Anchorage Client

04/12/2021 By John Schwartz

A client from here in Anchorage recently dropped by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to inquire about upgrading the upholstery on his 2019 Ford Ranger seats. The STX trim-level pickup truck came with cloth seats in the front and rear, and the client wanted something a little classier. After looking at the truck, we worked with the client to choose a set of custom-stitched Katzkin leather upholstered seats that would look great in the vehicle.

Ford Ranger Upholstery Upgrade

Ford Upholstery — The client’s time on the road would be very comfortable now.

The Katzkin website is designed to make it very easy for clients to mix and match different color leathers and stitching to create a truly custom look. Our client chose black leather for the seats and added coffee-colored wing inserts on either side of the center panel and coffee-colored French stitching for a subtle accent. Katzkin created the front and rear seats’ upholstery and sent them to our shop for installation.

Once the new Katzkin upholstery arrived, we scheduled an appointment to begin upgrading the Ranger. After going through our check-in process, our team disconnected the battery to keep the airbag system safe, then set to work removing the front and rear seats from the truck. We removed the cloth and installed the new leather upholstery.

Expert Upholstery Installation

The new seat upholstery kit includes the backs and bottoms of the front and rear seats, along with all five headrests, as well as the armrest in the center of the back seat. Our technicians use genuine steel hog rings to secure the new leather to the seats. Some shops take shortcuts with zip ties to speed up this process. Unfortunately, plastic zip ties or wire ties can become brittle in the extreme cold conditions we experience and can break. The last thing we want is for the client’s new upholstery to shift and look unsightly.

With the seats recovered, we reinstalled them in the vehicle and torqued all the fasteners back to their OE specifications. We also reconnected the airbag and occupant detection sensors to ensure that all the truck’s safety systems would function properly. We finished by going through our check-out procedure to make sure everything else in the truck was flawless.

Alaska’s Vehicle Upgrade Experts

The client returned to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage, excited to see the new upholstery in his Ford Ranger. He loved the color choices he made and was impressed with how well everything fit. If you’re interested in making your car or truck more comfortable or upgrading your vehicle’s look, drop by our store and speak with one of our product experts. If you can’t get to us during regular business hours, give our team a call or send us an e-mail.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Push-to-Start Upgraded With Compustar Remote Start

03/02/2021 By John Schwartz

A new client who was referred by a friend brought her 2019 Mazda CX-5 to us to see about getting a remote start system installed in it. She wanted to be able to start the vehicle from a good distance away, but wasn’t sure if it could be done to her push-to-start car. Our team works on a huge number of push-to-start vehicles with remote start systems, so we jumped at the chance to get one installed for her.

We selected a Compustar RF2WR3-FM remote starter that gives her two-way control and feedback on the vehicle status, with plenty of range to start it from inside her home or workplace. The vehicle’s push-to-start ignition system still works the same way, and all the factory security and theft prevention systems remain intact and functional. Unless you noticed her remote control, you’d never know anything was ever done to the vehicle.

For all your remote start upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style.

Seat Heaters and Remote Starter for Local Toyota Sequoia

02/24/2021 By John Schwartz

A local client recently dropped into Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to ask about upgrading his 2019 Toyota Sequoia with a remote car starter and seat heaters. What was a little different about this request was that he wanted us to add heaters in the back seats as well as the front. After one of our technicians inspected the vehicle to ensure that we’d be able to accommodate his request, we scheduled an appointment to begin the work.

Toyota Remote Car Starter

Toyota Starter — Our technicians added a remote starter system to this Toyota.

We started this upgrade project by installing a Compustar remote car starter. After talking to the client about where the vehicle is parked at home and work, we suggested the 2WG15 remote control kit. This bundle includes a four-button remote control that flashes LEDs and beeps once the controller has executed commands in the vehicle. The G15 remotes offer up to 3,000 feet of range.

The kit also includes a Drone telematics system. The client can use the DroneMobile app on his smartphone to control the door locks and remote start functions from anywhere he has internet access.

Heated Seat Upgrades

With the starter integration complete, our team set to work installing seat heater kits in the front and rear seats. Our heating kits include flexible warming pads that use carbon fiber elements. Once installed on the backs and bottom of the seat, you can’t even tell they’re there. The kits include a mechanical switch that allows each set of pads to be set to the high or low temperature setting. If the owner remembers to leave them turned on, they will start to warm the seats once the remote car starter is activated.

Add Comfort to Your Vehicle at Perfectionist

After a full day of work, our team had the starter and seat heaters installed in this client’s Toyota Sequoia. He returned to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to pick up the vehicle, and we showed him how to use the remote starter and heaters. He was thrilled with the results! We explained the features available with the Drone system so he could choose the right package to suit his needs.

If you’re interested in making your car or truck more comfortable to drive this winter, drop by Perfectionist and speak with one of our Product Specialists. You can also reach us by phone or by e-mail using the contact form here on our website.

2019 Toyota Sequoia Gets Heated Katzkin Seats and Remote Start

02/23/2021 By John Schwartz

A new client of ours stopped by with her 2019 Toyota Sequoia, looking for a leather seat upgrade with some extra accessories. She wanted the car to be warmer in the winter months, so we discussed adding a remote start and some heated seats to the vehicle.

We selected a Compustar RF2WG15-FM remote starter that offers two-way control and feedback on the vehicle status, with plenty of range to start it from indoors. We added Echomaster PHSK-2L seat heater elements to the first and second row of seats so all occupants could get warm quickly after hopping in. Finally, we recovered the seats with Katzkin two-tone seat covers in a Mist Grey color with Frost-colored trim. She was very happy with the added luxury and the remote warm-up capabilities.

For all your remote start, seat heater and leather seating upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style.

Compustar Prime Remote Start Upgrade on 2019 Honda HR-V

09/17/2020 By John Schwartz

A client from Anchorage, Alaska, brought her 2019 Honda HR-V into our shop, looking for a new remote start. As with all of our projects, we started this install with a check-in using an iPad, which includes taking photos of the interior and exterior, checking the functions of the vehicle, and performing a battery test. We then put a battery charger on the vehicle with a fender cover to protect its paint from any scratches.

During the install, our techs solder every connection and wrap the wires in electrical tape, followed by using JK Tapes — a cloth tape similar to the type used in a factory — to clean up the install.

We installed the Compustar Prime G15 remote on this customer’s van, along with the Compustar Drone. The Prime G15 is a two-way remote with a maximum range of half a mile. “Two-way” means that the customer will be alerted when the vehicle is started, locked or unlocked through an LED notification — even through a push notification when using the Compustar DroneMobile app.

When our client came to pick up the vehicle, she was smiling and so excited to be able to continue to stay warm all winter, and stay cool in our hot summers.

If you need a new autostart, contact us here at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security, or just stop by and one of our sales associates or technicians will be happy to help you.