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New Seat Covers
Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 9:28 pm
by Mel_star_1
Hi all just recieved my seat covers off the group buy and have just realised how hard it looks to put them on, can anyone give me some pointer on how to fit them as i think i've got no hope of working them out
I'm gonna try n fit them tomorrow as i want to get them on before the cruise but yeah any pointer would be awesome
thanks
Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 10:22 pm
by Sparhawk
I think there is a guide on the site here somewhere... (Im too lazy to look for it atm)
But I suggest doing your back seat first, for several reasons. Firstly, its easier than the front seats so you can get a bit of an idea on what your doing, also, the back seat isnt so unforgiving, so any mistakes you make wont look that bad, and finally, well, its the back seat.
What you'll need is a pair of cutters to start with, as the upholstery is fastened inside by wire rings. Cut these to get your old covers off. When it comes to putting your new covers on, you will need to refasten where these rings were, so I think everyone used cable ties. Its fiddly, and can be difficult to get to some spots, but they work really well.
I used a few coat hangers as wire in the seat covers. Again I'm not good at explaining this, but it should become obvious when you have everything in bits lol.
Good luck.
If its all too difficult, you could drop over, and ill help you. I have no plans all day.
Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 10:45 pm
by Sparhawk
Oh, I found this. Dont know if it will help at all...
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 5:24 pm
by Mel_star_1
Thanks for the info. but still don't think i'm gonna be able to do it without stuffing them up, i'm gonna price how much it will cost to get it done by a professional upholsterer. If its not to much i'll get them to do it but if not i think i will take up that offer of some help. If thats ok of course
But i'll see how i go, catch ya on the cruise.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:59 pm
by glamorous
you got seat covers? how cool. how much did it cost you all up? freight n all?
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:43 pm
by Mel_star_1
Yeah
All up it cost me $610 but i also got 3sqm in extra material as well.
Just gonna be a hard time tryin to put em on
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:59 am
by Mel_star_1
Just rang an got a quote and i'm looking at about $400 to get em done
, don't think i'll be paying that though.
I'll give the back seat a go i guess, but somehow i think i'll need help. If thats still ok.
Let me know
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:44 pm
by Sparhawk
Only too happy to help you out. I prolly wont have time before the cruise, so Ill chat to you then
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:58 am
by Mel_star_1
Yeah no probs anytime your free is cool. That'd be awesome
Thanks i'll speak to ya then.