Installing Leather Seats (no not another which one question)
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Installing Leather Seats (no not another which one question)
Hello all,
I have been searching and browsing the forum and have found tons of you guys installing leather seat covers and they turn out amazing. The one thing I don't see mentioned is the quality of the actual seat itself.
My main concern and issue is that the seats I have are missing some padding and what not. I see some before and after pictures that look worse than mines but turns out amazing like new.
My question is are you guys inserting extra padding? Or are the seat covers padded? How are you achieving that like new look?
I have been searching and browsing the forum and have found tons of you guys installing leather seat covers and they turn out amazing. The one thing I don't see mentioned is the quality of the actual seat itself.
My main concern and issue is that the seats I have are missing some padding and what not. I see some before and after pictures that look worse than mines but turns out amazing like new.
My question is are you guys inserting extra padding? Or are the seat covers padded? How are you achieving that like new look?
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When I did my seats I didnt need any extra padding. Just had to pull and push on it until it was smooth. If your seats need padding go to a fabric store and look for some foam padding. You will also need some contact glue to spray on both sides that will touch. This will keep it from moving while you install your new covers. If you want to biuld up the sides or any other area the same thing applies. But you will need to trim the foam with a razor to get it closer to the shape you want. The big thing is to pull and rub until its as smooth as possable. Take your time. Hope this helps. good luck
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When I did my seats I didnt need any extra padding. Just had to pull and push on it until it was smooth. If your seats need padding go to a fabric store and look for some foam padding. You will also need some contact glue to spray on both sides that will touch. This will keep it from moving while you install your new covers. If you want to biuld up the sides or any other area the same thing applies. But you will need to trim the foam with a razor to get it closer to the shape you want. The big thing is to pull and rub until its as smooth as possable. Take your time. Hope this helps. good luck
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I remember seeing some sites where the leather clazzio was the only ones offered. IMO, that's way too much for covers. I'd save up and get the busted seats reupholstered
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