freeman

Are there any "rules" that must be followed when exploring a seat recovering?

Arena993

Rules as in what:

1. Where to buy?
2. How to install?

Etc........

I just did mine and can help if I have more information

Mike

FisterD

Did you buy new covers and have them installed?

Arena993

OMG Stop the madness. I guess I somewhat desreve that one.

Mike

FisterD

What? I had a simple question in regards to seat recovering?

Arena993

How did I think this wasn't going to come back and haunt me? Just remember my car is chock-full of FisterD equipment. Ya know it does kind of look like you.

Mike

FisterD

Hmmmm......You don't like my new avatar. I am kind of enjoying the "upgrade".

Arena993

You have to admit I was pretty close. Did it on memory and a 100 beers. Plus the encouragement of Andreas, Cactus, jhummel68, simsoap and ironimages. Porsche Palooza is next so who knows what will transpire.

Mike

FisterD

Not bad at all !

Arena993

Poor freeman (OP) is going to wonder WTF is happened to his seat recovering thread. Our apologies in advance sir.

Mike

FisterD

Be thankful...I was going to use this......

Arena993

Andreas is on a 1000 mile banzai road trip. I hope this thread gets buried before he gets back. There is a reason he has Tommy the squirrel guarding the garage. That is some funny $hit my brother.

Mike

freeman

Wow, right before my very eyes, my thread melted and a pissing contest arose. May I restate my problem?

The seat bolsters on the driver's side are showing signs of wear. I believe they are the vinyl portion of the "partial leather" that are vinyl.

My question is, "what to do"? Given the other seat is pristine, can the passenger's seat's color be matched? Do I ask that only the vinyl is replaced? Must I replace both seats to get them to match? Do I trust an automotive upholstering firm to take out my seat which has all the electronic options and get it in and fully functioning again.

Thank you for the insight I lack.

FisterD

Sorry for the derailment, freeman. Just having a little hump-day fun. Mike (Arena993) can probably help you out. He has masterfully rebuilt a few beautiful 993s. Oh Mike????????

Arena993

IIRC the "patial leather" option has vinyl bolsters and backs. If the damage to the bolster is minor in nature (i.e. color wearing off) and the vinyl isn't destroyed it can be repaired by a company the specializes in this. Any indy dealer can give you the contact information. I would try the dying route first and see how that goes. These guys are amzaing in what they can repair. If the color is black you may be happy with dying the seat yourself. There are DIY solutions for this repair. Let me know how this approach works. If not I can put you in touch with a supplier that I have used on numerous occasions for new leather covers. Hope this helps and you can excuse the banter we had. All in good fun.

Mike