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Posted by: 72Signal914 Jun 5 2003, 12:48 PM

Hey I have a small tear in both seats that looks like it can be fixed. I know they sell vinyl fix-kits that are $$$$$$. Is there any way that I can fix this on my own w/o buying a replacement kit. They are not that big maybe 1.5 inches on both of them, I'll take pictures once I get home and show you guys what I'm dealing with.

Thanks

Posted by: Jenny Jun 5 2003, 12:52 PM

black electrical tape.

Jen

Posted by: Dave Blackburn Jun 5 2003, 01:44 PM

I replaced the whole piece of vinyl. It is not hard at all, if you have any access to a sewing machine.
If you take the seat out you can unclip all the vinyl from the seat in a few minutes. I found some new vinyl at a fabric store for 10$, and it matches exactly. Take the stiches out of the old piece and use the old piece as a template for the new one.
Sew the new piece on the seat, clip the vinyl back on to the seat and your done!
If you want I can post a pic tonight.
Dave

Posted by: 72Signal914 Jun 5 2003, 01:54 PM

How do you 'clip' the vinyl back onto the seat. Wouldn't you have sew it back on the seat somehow. Both tears are on the edge on the lumbar support. Give me a pic and I do have access to a sewing machine.

You think they have orange vinyl . That would look cool w/ the black inserts.

Maybe later when I got the cash

Posted by: Dave Blackburn Jun 5 2003, 02:56 PM

You have to sew the new vinyl back on to the original seat vinyl. There are some metal rods sewen (sp?) into the vinyl. These rods are what clips to the frame of the seat. It took me about 2 1/2 hours to fix the one seat. The only thing you can notice is that the new vinyl is just a little bit shinier than the old. The texture matches exactly.
They had all sorts of types in the store.
Fake snake skin anyone? I'll post a pick tonight.

Dave

Posted by: tryan Jun 5 2003, 04:55 PM

hog ring pliers i believe is the name of the tool you need.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jun 5 2003, 04:58 PM

you can get those pliers from any VW resto place

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jun 5 2003, 05:59 PM

Thats what I use!

Jeff