Upholstery

JohnnyCrash

Saddles a bit worse for wear. Anyone know of anyone who specialises in re-covering or,better still,has anyone on here done it DIY?
Cheers in advance

cantdecide

This one is of concern to me, too. I have two odd seats that I want to have re-covered to match while also adding gel.

I've heard about someone in Dublin called CUC but don't know much about them.

CJhaughey

Pretty easy TBH I have done a few now, as long as the foam is not too torn up then its easy.
Get your seat cover material and warm the stuff either in the sun or by a rad, not on the rad! so its good and flexible.
Start at the front and staple across the front of the seat, pull the material taut and do the same at the back.
Then start working the sides down evenly each side, this isn't critical if the material is just one type but gets a little more complex if it has a different top/sides etc.
Once the sides are tight thats it!
I use 10mm stainless staples in a Black and Decker Powershot staple gun.
Regarding Gel, I can't help I have never used it on a seat.

JohnnyCrash

Cheers CJ,where did you pick up the material? Leather or vinyl?

KTRIC

I got a seat done here last here

http://www.goldenpages.ie/cuc-car-upholstery-company-dublin-D8/

Amazing work, looked better than stock. Cost me €90 but that was because I'm a picky bastard and wanted matching piping. I think €60ish is the norm.

CJhaughey

JohnnyCrash wrote: »

Cheers CJ,where did you pick up the material? Leather or vinyl?

I got it in the North, its a marine grade vinyl.
I can't remember the name of the supplier unfortunately.
Don't be tempted to use a cheap vinyl they crack and split quickly compared to the good stuff.
I would be tempted to use something like these covers next time for a more up to date look.

honeybadger

iv used leathertte myself in the past,,i gets in the local michael guineys in waterford,,cost me 5.20 for a two meter by one meter section the last time i got some,,

JohnnyCrash

honeybadger wrote: »

iv used leathertte myself in the past,,i gets in the local michael guineys in waterford,,cost me 5.20 for a two meter by one meter section the last time i got some,,

Cheers for that. I,ll pop down and get some,couldnt go wrong for that price;)
P.S. If anyones interested,when I do this,i'll take before,step by step and after photos and put them up????

JohnnyCrash

Main pic is my re-covering efforts.In the small pic,you can see the damage just behind the strap.

cantdecide

Good job, JC.

JohnnyCrash

cantdecide wrote: »

Good job, JC.

Cheers. Was handy enough. Took longer to remone old cover,for when i started,it transpired that it had been re-covered already, OVER THE ORIGINAL COVER,so i had to remove both(about 200 staples in total):mad:
I picked up a useful tip online which was to put the covering in the tumble dryer for a few minutes.This made it supple,easier to stretch and work with.Very pleased with the results and when i showed my significant other the fruits of my labour,she said "Sorry to say,but it looks the same as before",which in this case was music to my ears;)