Seat Rebuilding: Part II
First, take the backs off the seats by the removal of the two bolts (common for classics) on the side. With one of the backs clamped in the holder, it's…
Classic Car Interior 101: Seat Rebuilding
Part I
Before upholstering your car’s seats you need to start with a sturdy seat frame. The most appealing seat covers in existence won’t look good unless the seat’s frame, springs, padding, and adjustment system are in exceptional condition. This article will show how to repair the seat frames and cut your foam padding, getting the seat ready for upholstering.
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Successful repair — whether it be automotive or household, requires attention to detail. Take your time as you disassemble a seat. Lay the components (including the old seat cover) out in the order in which they came off. If possible, keep an unfinished seat, cushion, etc. close to the project to use as a reference. You will forget how some items were assembled. If no matching piece is available, take photos of the disassembly. Take photos anyway, you’ll be glad you did!
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New Year New Project: Reupholster the Easy Way
You don’t need to replace an aging couch to redecorate. Reupholstering is a low-cost, green way of sprucing up a room and giving new life to old furniture. And using…
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Reupholster or Buy New?
If your old sofa is looking aged, worn, and a little worse for wear, then you need to decide whether you will repair what you have or buy something new.…