Seat stittching - older 914's, Protection - rejuvination |
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Seat stittching - older 914's, Protection - rejuvination |
Pat Garvey |
Jan 23 2011, 07:27 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
My seats haven't had a full load in several years (it's a 72). The early cars had stititching on the seats, as opposed to moulded seams on the newer cars. Thus far I've had no problems with the stiching, but fear the worst. I, personally , have never encountered a product that REALLY softens the surrounding vinyl Areas, so the stitching remains usable. I worry that the first 6 months of road use will find the stitching causing the vinyl to tear.
Anyone dealing with this? Pat |
Tom_T |
Feb 2 2011, 08:19 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Pat,
As you pointed out, they're still made that way (vinyl fabrics), so you may want to get a second opinion on the enviro. concerns from an enviro. eng. & enviro. attorney on it. However, you may be better off patenting the process & compound, then getting a big US mfgr. to make it with expertise and infrastructure in this area, then you get the royalties, & they get the mfg. headacches, distribution & liability defense issues. Maybe Einzeit, P21, McGuires or one of the auto care mfgrs. would take it on, from your patent(s)? Maybe too soon to give up!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Let me know if you change your mind & want the fabric samples after all. Tom /////// |
Pat Garvey |
Feb 3 2011, 09:07 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Pat, As you pointed out, they're still made that way (vinyl fabrics), so you may want to get a second opinion on the enviro. concerns from an enviro. eng. & enviro. attorney on it. However, you may be better off patenting the process & compound, then getting a big US mfgr. to make it with expertise and infrastructure in this area, then you get the royalties, & they get the mfg. headacches, distribution & liability defense issues. Maybe Einzeit, P21, McGuires or one of the auto care mfgrs. would take it on, from your patent(s)? Maybe too soon to give up!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Let me know if you change your mind & want the fabric samples after all. Tom /////// No Tom. Look, the greenies are just looking for any example to sue. At this point in my life I have little willingness to fight them. Sorry, I'm done with this project. |
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