New Seat Covers
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- Grease Monkey
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New Seat Covers
Hi all just recieved my seat covers off the group buy and have just realised how hard it looks to put them on, can anyone give me some pointer on how to fit them as i think i've got no hope of working them out I'm gonna try n fit them tomorrow as i want to get them on before the cruise but yeah any pointer would be awesome
thanks
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I think there is a guide on the site here somewhere... (Im too lazy to look for it atm)
But I suggest doing your back seat first, for several reasons. Firstly, its easier than the front seats so you can get a bit of an idea on what your doing, also, the back seat isnt so unforgiving, so any mistakes you make wont look that bad, and finally, well, its the back seat.
What you'll need is a pair of cutters to start with, as the upholstery is fastened inside by wire rings. Cut these to get your old covers off. When it comes to putting your new covers on, you will need to refasten where these rings were, so I think everyone used cable ties. Its fiddly, and can be difficult to get to some spots, but they work really well.
I used a few coat hangers as wire in the seat covers. Again I'm not good at explaining this, but it should become obvious when you have everything in bits lol.
Good luck.
If its all too difficult, you could drop over, and ill help you. I have no plans all day.
But I suggest doing your back seat first, for several reasons. Firstly, its easier than the front seats so you can get a bit of an idea on what your doing, also, the back seat isnt so unforgiving, so any mistakes you make wont look that bad, and finally, well, its the back seat.
What you'll need is a pair of cutters to start with, as the upholstery is fastened inside by wire rings. Cut these to get your old covers off. When it comes to putting your new covers on, you will need to refasten where these rings were, so I think everyone used cable ties. Its fiddly, and can be difficult to get to some spots, but they work really well.
I used a few coat hangers as wire in the seat covers. Again I'm not good at explaining this, but it should become obvious when you have everything in bits lol.
Good luck.
If its all too difficult, you could drop over, and ill help you. I have no plans all day.
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Oh, I found this. Dont know if it will help at all...
mxysxy wrote:Also, below are the links to the installation guide.
http://www.annesflowerbasket.com.au/fto/frontseats.zip
http://www.annesflowerbasket.com.au/fto ... ionDIY.doc
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- Grease Monkey
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Thanks for the info. but still don't think i'm gonna be able to do it without stuffing them up, i'm gonna price how much it will cost to get it done by a professional upholsterer. If its not to much i'll get them to do it but if not i think i will take up that offer of some help. If thats ok of course
But i'll see how i go, catch ya on the cruise.
But i'll see how i go, catch ya on the cruise.
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