Seat repair
 

The seat vinyl is splitting on the back of the drivers seat in a car with pretty much an all original interior. Anyone have any bright ideas for repairing this without changing the seat back cover? I would even go for something that just prevents this from getting worse. Thanks

I have had good luck with the local upholstery shops here - they can be pretty creative and inexpensive when it comes those types of repairs.

Maybe remove the cover and glue something to the back side?

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Bill...we have an old school shop in my town [Hudson, NY]...they can fix a lot of issues like this. The shop is called Sausbier's Awning...Hudson, NY...call there and ask for Bob, tell him I sent you.

518-828-3748 http://www.sausbiers.com/


*sometimes it is hard to catch him...very busy shop...if you need help connecting let me know...i could also show him your photos and see what he says.

if you have additional photos and details send to;

[email protected]

Tom,

Thank you for the recommendation. I sent you photos if you could forward them to the shop that would be great. The shops close to me only want to pull off the covers and replace them.

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Bill...

got the photos...they were a little dark, but after download and 'massaging' they show up pretty well. I may be able to stop at my guy tomorrow and show him your pics and see what he says.

Stay tuned...

-wilma

Tom. Thank you for the help with this.

NOT in this case, but contact me for NEW Legendary Interiors

253-263-5190

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Bill...

I spoke with my guy this morning...sent your photos to him for review. He will get back me today/latest tomorrow.

tom

Tom, Thanks again with your help with this. I am guessing the answer here will also help others. I can't be the only one that would prefer to save original upholstery if possible.

I'm right with you on that Bill. My Caprice interior is starting to crack in the same way. It's tough to try to keep it as unrestored as possible and have things like this happen. Like when the engine got rebuilt, everything got painted. Jay Leno came by one day at a show and asked why I painted the engine. I told him what happened. Other things on my car like the back window needs attention because of rust in the channel (my car is one of those Nu Yawk cars). How do you fix the rust, secure the window again and try to match the weathered paint? Well, I'll be watching to see what can be done about the cracking vinyl seats. I'm going to need to do something too.

With Tom's help it looks like I can get done what needs to be done. It will most likely be a couple of weeks until we can get this in process. I will be sure to report back once the repair is complete in the event other people have a similar problem.

Bill, please post the results and info. I definitely would be interested to know. Thanks.

Bill, anything new on this??

Hi Mark,

Thanks for checking in. I just left a message at the shop late last week and waiting to hear back. Before that the contact at the shop was on vacation and then I was away visiting kids/grand kids. Now we are in the busy season with the car guys and boat guys getting ready for the warm weather....I imagine it will take a while to get the seat in for repair.

What are you using to condition the vinyl ?

I use Zymol vinyl conditioner. It looks good, not too shiny or greasy. Whether or not it does anything to actually "condition" the vinyl is a question I don't know the answer to.

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Bill...

just saw this post...I will rattle the cage tomorrow.

tom

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Bill...

I just sent Bob an e-mail and asked him to call you...let me know what happens.

tom

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Bill...

Just heard from Bob...they are buried with spring rush..awnings/boats..he says he will call you to discuss timing. If it doesn't play out to your satisfaction, I will talk to a few other guys.

Tom

Stay on it Tommy. You da man in the Hudson Valley.

Tom, Thank you. All is good. I understand the spring rush. I am grateful that Bob is helping me save the original seat covers. I can wait. And I do appreciate all your help.