Drivers seat renovation step by step pics

[db484bhpv8]

Just pulled it out of the car







First step is to clean it down with alcohol cleaner then to strip the top layer of colour with lovely smelling solvent prep and a scotch pad. Pics to follow (in real time)

[phazed]

Derek, that is one grotty seat, worse then my one in the loft and the same colour!

[A900ss]

I'm looking forward to this one.

My seats aren't too bad but I am planning to do this over the winter.

Good luck and bookmarked.

Karl

[db484bhpv8]

First little job.... re tac that pesky loose bolt

[LongBaz383BHP]

Faster man, faster.

[db484bhpv8]

First wipe down and clean



Then first good scrub with a scotch pad and strong solvent

[seeby]

Be careful that extension lead doesn't overheat next to that petrol can

[kennybgr8]

1st job should have been tidy garage

[db484bhpv8]

kennybgr8 said:

1st job should have been tidy garage

We all have different priorities. I guess you prefer to take your car out when it isnt raining

[kennybgr8]

haha yea which isnt often

[phazed]

If its real time Derek, what's for lunch?

If you need a spare seat while you refurb, I've got one.

[db484bhpv8]

phazed said:

If its real time Derek, what's for lunch?

If you need a spare seat while you refurb, I've got one.

Ive already had a break. Bacon, mushroom and cheese toastie, a cuppa and a little homes under the hammer.
Having another brew now between coats of adhesion promoter.

I will be sat on this seat on the way to Mallory on Friday,
It will be back in the car tomorrow after a clean (which wont be to some garage queen standards).

[phazed]

db484bhpv8 said:

Ive already had a break. Bacon, mushroom and cheese toastie, a cuppa and a little homes under the hammer.

Right, I'm off for a break, you've made me feel quite hungry

[Jhonno]

What is being done about the tear..?

[swanny71]

Derek, you'd be better off taking the seat to bits - makes cleaning and spraying much easier and is only a couple of nuts/bolts per side.

[db484bhpv8]

Jhonno said:

What is being done about the tear..?

Thats not a tear. Its a strategic slot for my 6 point harness.

[db484bhpv8]

swanny71 said:

Derek, you'd be better off taking the seat to bits - makes cleaning and spraying much easier and is only a couple of nuts/bolts per side.

I took a look at that but went ahead with the passenger seat yesterday. All i did was bend the seat adjusters out for access to the leather. I was happy with the result.

[db484bhpv8]

2 coats of adhesion promoter with 10% crosslinker were sprayed on.
The boring bit is using a hairdyer (that i bought from Asda for £3.97) to dry after each coat.

This is the first coat of colourant applied with a sponge.

[Jhonno]

Next update...?

[LongBaz383BHP]

db484bhpv8 said:

The boring bit is using a hairdyer (that i bought from Asda for £3.97) to dry after each coat.

Has your one broken