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I don't do Air Bags , either is too much liability.
I refoamed. I hope it goes back together well
https://i.imgur.com/DdvKoOP.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/7uHTN4C.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/Fnckvtd.jpeg Same guy brought me the dash. Next day brings me a seat. He said he had them done about 10 years ago. They just got baggy He said they were fine when he first brought them home. He just wants me to ad...
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Thank You @Mikesimpson Fiberglass reinforced body filler is there a certain brand you like ?
https://i.imgur.com/DknQx1d.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/4FndZjp.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JbdRuib.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/3kGotAy.jpeg A man had this at a yard sale. Caught me delivering the mail. Ask me to look at it. Cause he knew I did upholstery. He since then has passed away. But he sold this kit...
@Lala remember your angles good luck!!!
I got A dash to recover , never done one ,
Any advice , can seams be done. I know it needs filler for the cracks , what kind of filler is advised.
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I saw a tool battery operated ,on a utube , he was using to cut thin metal roof material I don't know what he called it , but it cut smooth and even.
Hacksaw blade,, Must be Mr. Richard Rudolph that's all he uses. I've watched many of his videos. For the life of me , I cannot do it the way he does . I use a foam cutter from sailrite. I have to spray it with silicone spray Lubricant also to keep it gliding along. If your only gonna use one for a s...
https://i.imgur.com/yR5VmqQ.jpeg :grinning: :grin: :rolling_eyes: :rolling_eyes: I never want use that fabric again. The seats are picked up and gone. They were happy with it. I can’t believe it but I did heat some of the wrinkles out. I think it will get better with heat and someone just setting I...
hogs hair, I have seen where horse hair is used. Do You have a chair or are you building it?
I made those bottom cushions only. I just wish I had a Polaris.
I did just the bottom cushion!
I got a little creative today.
Might not be new to some put it sure sped things up for me today
It’s like I needed firmer 1/4 scrim foam. I used same as I always use.
Could be. It can’t get no tighter. Marks all line up. Foam or 1/4 foam is not smoothing out
after this I think I'll go back to making casket skirts. The dead don't complain.
@BigRig yes sir I will be steaming. It’s not puckered as I sew. I was thinking maybe some kind of stabilizer. Like I use in embroidery. I have been experimenting this week. This is my boss , husbands seats. I need them to look good. The pattern is right the marks all line up. Once you put it on it ...
My marks line up. Any input I appreciate!