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.
I'd use Copydex. As you say, solvent-based glues run the risk of dissolving the foam.
PVA adhesives would probably work too.
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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im sure there is some spray adhesive in the cupboardcling film for movement or additional waterproofing ????
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!
Wot he said, extra waterproofing.
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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
(22-01-18, 05:53 PM)Fazerider link Wrote: 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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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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29-01-18, 01:32 AM
(This post was last modified: 29-01-18, 01:36 AM by Disorderlypunk.)
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
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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
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looks a fine job! nice one
That looks really neat.
What sort of vinyl did you get? Does it stretch both lengthways and widthways?
29-01-18, 12:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 29-01-18, 01:02 PM by Disorderlypunk.)
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
Hey punk do you have a link for the cover you purchased ?
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