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#1 ings

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Posted 12 March 2018 - 03:06 PM

Hi

Im trying to refurb my stinky old mini seats. I dont like the quality that you get from the common shops so i decided to make everithing step by step by myself.

I try to give them a more sporty note and a nicer look.

I never made this before... :shades: And i have no experience with upholstery stuff... it's getting interesting.

Perfect job when there is this freezing temperature in the garage.

 

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First i removed all the old dirty foam and cleaned the frame with the wirebrush.

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After a respray of the frame i made a new foam.

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And then i made all the parts from the seat with alcantara

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Litte bit of stiching. green thread for a nice finish...

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And first part installed.

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Im quite happy with the first try. looks so much better and smells like heaven. :-)

 

 

Next ist the back part...but this look much more difficult.

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#2 pete l

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Posted 12 March 2018 - 03:54 PM

Well done. I'm thinking about doing this but with faux leather.



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Posted 05 April 2018 - 06:31 AM

Just finished the seats... they look very nice.

 

 

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#4 Itsaminithing

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Posted 05 April 2018 - 09:40 AM

I admire your bravery, well done :thumbsup: .... only the rear seat to do now!

If any of the chequer pattern part is still usable don't throw that section away  -houndstooth fabric is hard to find & there's many City E owners that could use the fabric to repair their seats.



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Posted 06 April 2018 - 06:18 AM

Pickup has no rear seat. :-)






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