Seat bolster repair

[Toady1]

Does anyone know what it costs to hve the snapped seat bolsters fixed? And who can do it?

[Dickie Dastardly]

I've been advised that if you're careful they can be welded using a penny washer or similar as the bridging piece. I've not tried it yet but it is on my list of winter jobs!

[MPETT]

It is do able, but you'll need to take the seats out and remove the head rest/bolster assembly from the rest of the seat. This will involve citing the diagonal stitching beneath the headrest. U'll also need a piece of glass liner backed aluminium piece of material to protect the seat foam from the hot welded metal. I dunked mine in a bucket of water to be safe! If u need any more pointers, drop me a line.
Cheers,
Martin

[Basil Brush]

Be aware as well that the foam bolster is moulded onto the steel rods so any heat will transfer straight into the foam.

I did mine a couple of months ago but was having the seats retrimmed so sliced open the foam and re-attached once welded. I used much thicker steel plate as the original stuff isn't up to the job.

[Toady1]

Thanks guys, I didn't buy the car in the end as we couldn't agree on a price. So possibly picking up my new toy tomorrow which 'doesn't' have broken seat bolsters! I'm sure there will be plenty more questions though!!!