EOI: Leatherette Seat Covers

[Muad_dib77]

Just don't forget guys that the order has to be produced, and then Max has someone there who quality checks it which takes a week. The total lead time I think was around 1 month

Ah yeah it's fine..It's just.. I feel like I should be fitting stuff in my car

Do you know if we'll be told when the covers ship?

[JJ]

Just don't forget guys that the order has to be produced, and then Max has someone there who quality checks it which takes a week. The total lead time I think was around 1 month

Ah yeah it's fine..It's just.. I feel like I should be fitting stuff in my car

Do you know if we'll be told when the covers ship?

Oh I can be sure of that cos thats when he gets the rest of his money

[Muad_dib77]

Excellente

Thanks a mill..Peace of mind is a great thing..

[MaxFromAUS]

Hi All,
I have received the payment from the JJ today.
I will immediately notify the production and send the order list.
Production will take around 3 weeks.
So I am looking at mid January to send you the covers,
FedEx should take around 4 days and every buyer will be given a tracking id.
I will keep updating this topic with the status.

Max Ungun

[JJ]

Hi All,
I have received the payment from the JJ today.
I will immediately notify the production and send the order list.
Production will take around 3 weeks.
So I am looking at mid January to send you the covers,
FedEx should take around 4 days and every buyer will be given a tracking id.
I will keep updating this topic with the status.

Max Ungun

The JJ?

[MaxFromAUS]

All,
Production has started last Monday.
I am not sure how Christmas and New year break will affect the schedule, however, I am assuming that it should all be finished by mid Jan,
Then the covers will be sent immediately.

Aus group buy which started just before this one, has been finalised and everybody has great feedback.

Most of you will realise the cracks and gaps in the front top and bottom part of the seat foams, also, the top of the foam of the back seat will be like burnt to charcoal from the sun.
These are easily fixable, depends on the crack you may try to glue it together without worrying too much are, you can fill the gap with some extra foam and glue it together.

See pic below;

I think this guy has done an excellent job with bit of extra foam and fiberglass tape.

[IrishPhoenix]

Burnt from the what? Sun? Ours are more likely to have dampness damage or Moon rays at best. Good old Eire.

[CJ]

All,I think this guy has done an excellent job with bit of extra foam and fiberglass tape.

I might need some of this, anyone got any suitable foam lying around the place?

CJ

[saoirse32]

dont tink ne1 saw my thread on one of the previous pages, but where can i look at the guide to fitting the seat covers?
cheers

[chuck]

All,
Production has started last Monday.

Word has just reached me that the FTO leatherette workers have taken a unofficial T-break


Seriously i cant wait for the covers to arrive it will give the interior a much needed revamp ...............Happy New Year All............

[Muad_dib77]

OMG i actually laughed...I feel terrible now...

poor kids...





Right I need some new runners..Heard that Nikeeees are cheap in asia...



Standards are good.... double standards are twice as good...

[IrishPhoenix]

I wonder if he gave them up for New Years! there'd be no smoke breaks on my shift

[MaxFromAUS]

Hi All,
I have just come back from holiday.
Happy new year to all of you, hope you will have a great year with lots of mods.
Regarding to seat covers, everything is going well,
We are still in production stage and looking to finalise it around mid Jan, and send the covers to you all asap.
FedEx takes around 3-4 days to arrive.
I will supply individual tracking ids to you all.

Regarding to doorcards, I previously made a diy with photos, however, somehow photos are lost.
This is a pretty easy job however, needs patience and clean working practice.

You need to use high quality brand of glue/contact adhesive.
There is heaps of residue left from previous(stock) material, so use heaps of sandpaper to get rid of it all.
Apply adequate amount of glue and use hair drier first to strength the glue then put the cover on. You need to apply pressure for a long time and keep appying the heat over the material. I have used a heavy sand bag to apply the pressure constantly.
Stuff some small bits of material to the corners to keep them tight and bent.

Hope this helps.

Max Ungun

[MaxFromAUS]

Hi All,
Good news,
Production is almost finished.
It should be all finalised by next tue-wed.
Then quality assurance will kick in, and every order will be checked individually to make sure the highest quality standards.
After that, FedEx Fast airmail to your address.
Max Ungun

[Muad_dib77]

OMG OMG! Can't wait.Can't wait....Can't wait...Can't wait...Can't wait

Should probably start tracking down some foam - does anybody have any ideas as to where I might find some?

[CJ]

does anybody have any ideas as to where I might find some?

What about the couch?

Seriously though, I'm sure a few owners could do with some, the foam on the RHS of the drivers seat has a tendancy to break down after a few years.

Does anyone have an old couch lying around that we could butcher?!

CJ

[IrishPhoenix]

It took a while but I found a guy selling foam on eBay:

http://stores.ebay.com/DGECO-FOAM-N-FAB ... idZ2QQtZkm

Other links:

http://www.manufacturers.com.tw/showroo ... 3-4-0-3831

Here is a link for car interior upgrades: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_interi ... 89,00.html

Where to buy foam links:
http://www.easywaysafetyservices.com/solutions.html

Other seat fixing links: http://www.boyink.com/supersizedutch_co ... 6_0_9_0_C/

http://superchevy.com/technical/interio ... 11sc_trim/

[CJ]

...and heres one supplier of fibreglass take although I'm sure it could be sourced locally if you knew where to look:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/to ... &TYPE=MORE

CJ

[JD]

as far as I know there are still a couple of upolstry suppliers on Capel Street that sell all diffent types of foam to the public.

Capel Upholstery D.I.Y, 110 Capel St, D/1. (01) 8733162.

A.J. Upholstery Services, 56 Capel st, D/1, (01) 8732913.

Does anyone know exactly what type of glue do you use to glue the stuff onto the doorcards (I read somewhere about a spray on upolstry glue), or is it just ordinary contact adhesive (e.g. Bison).
JD

[CJ]

(I read somewhere about a spray on upolstry glue), or is it just ordinary contact adhesive (e.g. Bison).

I used what can be best described as a heavy duty upholstry glue in a can when I was installing leather door cards.

CJ

[JD]

I used what can be best described as a heavy duty upholstry glue in a can when I was installing leather door cards.

CJ

Where would I get a can of that CJ

[CJ]

:?: Where would I get a can of that CJ

I dunno to be honest, it came from the supplier with my leather interior. PM 'Leather Bandit', he may be able to help you out on the front.

CJ

[saoirse32]

yeah as jd said, theres a few little shops around capel street that sell foam and stuff , and you can get fibreglass tape, in dinghy supplies up in sutton on the coast road.

also where can we have a look at how to install the seat covers, or is there some sort of instructions included with the covers...?

[JJ]

Useful stuff abt the tape and foam - might well need some

[NobbyV4]

Some info here chaps, bit far to travel tho

Clicky

Zip file to fitting seat covers