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seat recovering glue ???
« on: 22 January 2018, 04:39:23 pm »
ok so i ordered a new seat cover to replace the torn split and goes rock hard when it gets wet (very uncomfortable after a long ride)
pulled all the staples as you would normally do and the bloody foam fell off aswell
question is what glue has anyone used with good results as i have a large selection of glues but i dont want to melt the foam and be royally screwed
ive got a day or two before i refit the cover as the foam is sat by the radiator drying out any advise will be appreciated.

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #1 on: 22 January 2018, 04:53:07 pm »
I'd use Copydex. As you say, solvent-based glues run the risk of dissolving the foam.
PVA adhesives would probably work too.

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #2 on: 22 January 2018, 06:59:34 pm »
I just use carpet spray adhesive when I'm sculpting or recovering seats.
Don't forget to put plenty of cling film over the foam before putting the cover on.
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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #3 on: 22 January 2018, 07:04:05 pm »

im sure there is some spray adhesive in the cupboardcling film for movement or additional waterproofing ????

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #4 on: 22 January 2018, 07:09:49 pm »
Spray contact adhesive works well, handily a carpet fitter left some at my house after a cushion flooring job so I have some in stock. Not that I’m planning a seat recovering job anytime soon!

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« Reply #5 on: 22 January 2018, 07:47:17 pm »

im sure there is some spray adhesive in the cupboardcling film for movement or additional waterproofing ????


Cling film for extra waterproofing & carpet spray adhesive for foam as said.

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« Reply #6 on: 22 January 2018, 08:55:57 pm »
Wot he said, extra waterproofing.
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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #7 on: 22 January 2018, 09:57:43 pm »
might go with shrink wrap - reasoning being i have loads of it and im less likely to get a bollocking when the leftovers need to be wrapped
(also its a bit stronger than cling film)
great tip thankyou

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #8 on: 23 January 2018, 10:46:34 am »
I'd use Copydex. As you say, solvent-based glues run the risk of dissolving the foam.
PVA adhesives would probably work too.

Don't use copydex - this will break down in short time - it is a solvent based glue you need to use , you need a contact adhesive - spray or tube its up to you . I used Evostick impact from a tube which I got from B+Q  but I would have used the spray stuff if they had some 1
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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #9 on: 23 January 2018, 11:19:12 am »
after looking at it this morning i dont think i really need to glue the foam to the plastic as there are enough bumps to hold it in place
(and my carpet fitting glue has disapeared)
i am calling in someone that owes me a favour and used to recover MX seats to give me a lesson (or do it for me) as i already see problems arising
might have to go pick up an compressed air stapler as mine isnt up to scratch
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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #10 on: 28 January 2018, 11:18:40 pm »
after looking at it this morning i dont think i really need to glue the foam to the plastic as there are enough bumps to hold it in place
(and my carpet fitting glue has disapeared)
i am calling in someone that owes me a favour and used to recover MX seats to give me a lesson (or do it for me) as i already see problems arising
might have to go pick up an compressed air stapler as mine isnt up to scratch
when it comes to engines and metal im fine but when it comes to anything art and crafty im sh*t


If you need a seat, I removed mine, it wont be getting used again. we could work something out

or on topic, i would say the contact adhesive would work a treat, its just a strong but soft glue it wont melt the foam.
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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #11 on: 29 January 2018, 12:32:54 am »
ok sorry for not updating earlier but got a beer in my hand and got distracted
got recovered today after getting a air stapler (needed one anyhow)
used a bit of shrink wrap  to add the extra waterproofing
this is a three hand job to really pull in the stretch and staple nicely (volunteer got the stapler)
throw the new vinyl in tumble drier for a few mins first and staple front and back
try and pull in the 'arse hump'  part first to pull that in
then work away to pull in any wrinkles - it came pretty natural of what was needed to heat then pull (dirty minded jokes are expected)
the end result
« Last Edit: 29 January 2018, 12:36:35 am by Disorderlypunk »

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #12 on: 29 January 2018, 01:36:01 am »
looks a fine job! nice one

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #13 on: 29 January 2018, 08:59:29 am »

That looks really neat.
What sort of vinyl did you get?  Does it stretch both lengthways and widthways?

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #14 on: 29 January 2018, 11:59:48 am »

Type of vinyl - black stuff
was just on ebay precut for about 13 quid (wasnt even thinking about doing it till i saw it)
seems to stretch in all directions as i expected it too
did find it was a little delicate though and wanted to tear if i didnt get enough staples in quick enough or had the stapler pressed hard against the surface
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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #15 on: 30 January 2018, 09:12:32 pm »
Hey punk do you have a link for the cover you purchased ?

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Re: seat recovering glue ???
« Reply #16 on: 30 January 2018, 09:19:03 pm »
incase the item number changes as im sure it will
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/jp_upholstery?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/jp_upholstery?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754


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i was going to draw an outline of it so it could be sent around to anyone that needed it but couldnt find any paper big enough
prob works out cheaper just to buy it anyhow (unless you want some mad texture vinyl)
« Last Edit: 30 January 2018, 09:24:11 pm by Disorderlypunk »