Broken seat bolster
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Broken seat bolster
I'm re-covering a customer's seat from his 98 coupe. I've done my 2000 seats and noticed that there is a difference in the bolster design. The 98 has hinged "flaps" where as the 2000 has just inflatable bladders. Anyway the flap on the driver's side outer is broken right off. Does anyone have a recommended repair?? Or at least one that works?
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Ive seen people use plastic epoxy and sandwich some plastic on both sides of the repair. The plastic on both sides of the crack will straighten the repair and make it very strong. I have also seen people glue some leather over the sharp edge of the bolster to help keep it from cutting through the seat cover
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Excellent idea. I wasnt sure if epoxy was strong enough, but the re-enforcement idea is great. I guess i'll have to instruct the customer on proper vehicle entry strategies. Thanks for the reply
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