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"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94) 09/15/2017 at 11:17 • Filed to: None

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Or anyone else, naturally. What can I do about this?

One piece has already fallen off (I have it. Not sure if it’s any use).

I’m not super concerned because these seats aren’t wonderful (shitty bolstering) anyway and eventually I want to replace them with H3 seats. Or, if bolstering can be added, recover them with some actual leather instead of this vinyl crap. Still, I’m not exactly in a hurry to finish destroying the seat... so what can I do to patch this up a little that won’t look like shit?

ALSO YES I KNOW I NEED TO VACUUM MY TRUCK SHUT UP

Thoughts? Any help would be appreciated.

ttyymmnn > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:22

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Sell the truck.

random001 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:23

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Burn the car.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:24

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CaptDale - is secretly British > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:25

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Time for a Mexican blanket

Jcarr > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:25

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JB Weld.

Tripper > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:26

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A custom upholstery shop should be able to fix that up. My E46 had a tear in the upper bolster when I bought it, the dealer paid to have it fixed, so I’m not sure what it cost.

Jcarr > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:26

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Seriously, though. This looks interesting:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFUHPUW/ref=asc_df_B00LFUHPUW5170979/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B00LFUHPUW&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167124288385&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16690379404432592567&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010944&hvtargid=pla-308244405522

benjrblant > CaptDale - is secretly British 09/15/2017 at 11:29

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That look killer with some beads on top:

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ttyymmnn 09/15/2017 at 11:33

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WELL, FUCK YOU TOO

*sob*

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > random001 09/15/2017 at 11:33

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EVERYONE IS SO CRUEL

ttyymmnn > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:34

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Sorry. I got nuthin.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > TheRealBicycleBuck 09/15/2017 at 11:34

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Better than black duct tape I guess.

ttyymmnn > benjrblant 09/15/2017 at 11:35

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I had a bead seat cover in my 88 Fox. I rather liked it.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CaptDale - is secretly British 09/15/2017 at 11:35

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First I need a bench seat... hmmm...

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jcarr 09/15/2017 at 11:36

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That works for this kind of stuff? I’d have thought it set too hard and would cause more cracking.

Hmmm. I’ll consider that one.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Tripper 09/15/2017 at 11:37

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Hey, worth a shot... worst they can tell me is it’s they can’t do it or it’ll be super expensive

ttyymmnn > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:37

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https://www.amazon.com/3M-08579-Leather-Vinyl-Repair/dp/B0058WXNOK

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jcarr 09/15/2017 at 11:39

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Very interesting. Bookmarked. I’m going to check that out for sure.

Jcarr > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:40

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Please don’t use JB Weld on your seat.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ttyymmnn 09/15/2017 at 11:40

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That’s alright... just keep making aviation posts :)

benjrblant > ttyymmnn 09/15/2017 at 11:40

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I had one in my 280z! Back when I was cool.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jcarr 09/15/2017 at 11:44

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Thanks

I’ll consider that one.

Ike > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 11:51

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Steve has the “lemon law bible” on amazon prime e-book. If you got prime you can read it for free

CaptDale - is secretly British > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 12:00

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You could do a blanket a seat

CaptDale - is secretly British > benjrblant 09/15/2017 at 12:00

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He isn’t driving a Taxi

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Ike 09/15/2017 at 12:02

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I suppose that counts as a thought

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 12:32

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Just take it to a local upholstery shop. They’ll be able to sew in a new piece of material for not very much money, and they’ll probably be happy to refresh that portion of the foam while they’ve got the seat out and the cover off. I’ve had things like this fixed before and it has never cost more than $100, even on a leather seat. If you show up with cash, don’t need a receipt and don’t care if the material is an exact and perfect match, it will probably cost even less.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2017 at 12:34

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This is probably best... on the other hand, if that’s what it’ll come to I’ll probably just wait until it falls apart properly

random001 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 12:57

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Wait, that was not the answer you looking for?!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > random001 09/15/2017 at 13:03

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:(

random001 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 13:20

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Burn it, take the insurance, buy Syclone.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > random001 09/15/2017 at 13:24

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There is that... but better to sell it than go through insurance.

Monkey B > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/15/2017 at 17:04

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I repair this kind of stuff. Normally this repair doesn’t last a long time because it’s the worn seat cushion that’s to blame. Replacing the seat cushion would make it last longer, but it’s possible to get some mileage out of a proper repair.

That said, people that do what I do for a living are, sadly, usually poorly trained using shit material so it’s a bit of a gamble. Asking your local high end used car dealers who they use is a start. Usually the franchise guys (like Dr.Vinyl, Fabrion, Autoqual) are a poor bet. I’m in northern Delaware if that helps. I’d say a cost on this repair would fall in anywhere from $45-$75. I’d do it for a drink.

Of course as mentioned a new piece of vinyl sewn in is best and not pricey either, but don’t do that without new seat foam as it’ll just happen again...they cost roughly $100 normally.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Monkey B 09/15/2017 at 22:33

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Good to know. In that case I might as well wait for it to unravel itself more before fixing it properly.

Black caulking, here I come.