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> Backpad repair, Advice needed
saigon71
post Mar 21 2018, 11:41 AM
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I'm in the process of replacing the backpad upholstery with a kit from 914 rubber.

The first step to installation is stapling the inner seam under the padding. I hit a snag right away as my backpad is weak at the top of the area and the staples won't hold.

My original thought was to compress this area together and reinforce the back with fiberglass cloth and resin, but questioned weather the staples would go through the fiberglass.

I wanted to check with the braintrust here before proceeding. Any suggestions from someone who has encountered this problem?

Thanks!

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post Mar 21 2018, 12:06 PM
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I had a couple spots like that on my backpad, but I wasn't recovering it. I used some fiberglass matting ( you could also use the cloth) and it fixed it up pretty good. Then I used Weldwood contact cement to reattach the vinyl on the back. That might work for you instead of staples. Be sure to let the contact cement set up on both sides for at least the 15 minutes, and when you press it in place it STAYS.
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