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Bolster Upholstrey Install, Looking for those that have gone before me. |
Ross |
Aug 9 2017, 06:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 17-August 16 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 20,304 Region Association: South East States |
Hi Guys, do you know if there have been any postings on how to install the bolster upholstery? I checked Youtube and couldn't find any information.
Thanks for any help, Ross |
iankarr |
Aug 9 2017, 07:23 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,471 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Here's a helpful link with pics...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=71844 I've done 4 seats and the tips I can add are... -be careful bending the barbs. They're sharp and love to stab you. They're also NLA so be gentle. - also use caution on the bottom two barbs closest to the rear of the seat. They're held in place with pop rivets and the fiberglass around them can be crumbly. - get yourself some 1/2" open cell upholstery foam. You'll need it for the lower sides, which are definitely compressed by now. Otherwise you'll have wrinkles. - put some plastic wrap over the foam as you slip the bolster on to help it slide. - heat the bolster material in the sun to get it more pliable. - use a good strong contact cement for the top "ears" One final note...you'll notice that the new material is considerably thinner than OEM. From what I'm told, thicker is available, but the texture isn't right. So we have to deal with correct looks, but a tougher install since the foam really needs to be full for the bolster to fit tight. It's doable. You just need to take your time. Good luck and PM me if you need help. |
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