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 |
speedsports66 |
Oct 21 2011, 11:44 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 5-August 11 From: placerville ca. Member No.: 13,405 Region Association: None |
i am a custom upholsterer and have been in the trade for 25 years. there is no way you will be able to 'soften' up vinyl. if the stitching is brittle or weak, it will break. you can take another bite on the seam, and that might hold for a bit. check out my site for resume santanainteriorsdotcom
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