 Seat Upolstery, 3rd seat, I want to try Neoprene |
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| tracks914 |
 Feb 26 2006, 08:42 AM
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Canadian Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None   |
I have a 3rd seat, the others were restored original, but as most of you know, the originals don't provide very much lateral support and vinyl isn't comfy on hot sweaty days.
I am going to build up the sides about 1" and recover my spare seat. Has anyone tried this with neoprene? The side bolsters should be nice and flexible and it might be comfy to sit on at first but I'm not so sure about long term. What do you all think? |
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| d914 |
Feb 26 2006, 10:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
first experiment with a low center cushion, like one inch. even cut a hole for a submarine strap!!!. The lower you sit in the seat you are picking up butt holding capability fro the seat itself... easy to get in and out of. I was looking at doing a custom minimal upolstery on a stock seat to see what it would yeild....Nice and light cheap and functional.....???
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| tracks914 |
Feb 26 2006, 04:51 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Well I just bought 3 yards of it on Ebay so I'll keep you all abreast of how they turn out.
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| djm914-6 |
Feb 26 2006, 07:20 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I'm sure this is a dumb question:
What is neoprene? |
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| turboman808 |
Feb 26 2006, 07:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
I did some upolstry work in alacantra suede. Looks really nice. Haven't tried the seats though.
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| STL914 |
Feb 26 2006, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Think Wetsuit! Also use for fly fishing chest-high waders. |
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| Twystd1 |
Feb 26 2006, 08:14 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Neoprene = think wet suit material. Like for swimming.
There is a company called Wet Okoli in Hawaii and Costa Mesa Ca, (my town) That makes custom neoprene covers for ANY seat. And in any color. Or combination of colors. Many of the surfers around here have em cause you can get in your car wet when ya take a long lunch and get some surfing in..... They seem to last about 3 years in a daily use Pick Up truck (my old one) They never get really hot. Unless ya get black and leave them in direct sun.. even then. They cool off VERY quickly. They can be made as a seat cover (typical) or can be made as a complete covering. If ya want any more data. PM me.. I have met the owner several times. I think I can probably get a better price than retail. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Twystd1 |
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| Brent |
Feb 27 2006, 12:41 AM
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Every month is Oktober Group: Members Posts: 1,360 Joined: 16-December 04 From: North San Jose Member No.: 3,291 Region Association: Northern California |
Neoprene = retains heat. If you are in a cold climate, then worth a go. I hated my wifes car seat covers in her Integra!
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| tracks914 |
Feb 27 2006, 09:10 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Neoprene is the material they use to make wet suits out of. It is also used for Kayak covers and skirts, water proof gloves, socks, and yes seat covers. I just thought to upolster the whole seat in it since I got 3 yards of it for about $40. My thought was this, it's water proof and not very slippery. (I hate doing a slalom with "Armor-all" on a slippery vinyl seat) I'll post the results. |
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