Silly Question re Seat Covers
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Silly Question re Seat Covers
I picked up these seat covers at Carlisle last summer for a very good price: $75.00. The leather is 99% and there are no rips, tears or even signs of normal wear. They came from a car whose owner simply decided to change the colour of his anterior.
But being **** retentive re projects I do have one concern. The second pic shows how some areas of the paper trim/burlap edging has separated from the stitching to the leather. What is the purpose of the paper/burlap? Is this a matter that will affect the finished look? These darn things run about $400.00 in leather and I would sure hope to use these covers if at all possible.
[Modified by paul67, 8:38 AM 2/8/2004]
But being **** retentive re projects I do have one concern. The second pic shows how some areas of the paper trim/burlap edging has separated from the stitching to the leather. What is the purpose of the paper/burlap? Is this a matter that will affect the finished look? These darn things run about $400.00 in leather and I would sure hope to use these covers if at all possible.
[Modified by paul67, 8:38 AM 2/8/2004]
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Re: Silly Question re Seat Covers (paul67)
Paul..this is just a guess, but is the burlap/paper located along the "piping" edges the joins two pieces of material. If so, this could be a reinforcement technique done at the factory where ever the seats were manufactured. Just a guess..hope is makes some sense. I hope I am right..if I am ..will you come pick me up for a ride when you get them installed!!! :jester
[Modified by 81' Corvette Guy, 7:48 AM 2/8/2004]
[Modified by 81' Corvette Guy, 7:48 AM 2/8/2004]
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Re: Silly Question re Seat Covers (paul67)
In the absence of further opinion I have reached the conclusion that the small clamps/clips grab on those areas. If yes I will just secure them - and make my usual mess - with contact cement.
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Re: Silly Question re Seat Covers (paul67)
In the absence of further opinion I have reached the conclusion that the small clamps/clips grab on those areas. If yes I will just secure them - and make my usual mess - with contact cement.
