Swapping driver and passenger seat upholstery

**Mark CSL** · 19-07-2012, 09:03 PM

That looks good was there any marks on the back of the seats before you coated them ?

0836whimper · 19-07-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark CSL

That looks good was there any marks on the back of the seats before you coated them ?

They were in really good condition, just a few little scuffs. It's was just annoying because you basically can't even touch them without the white undercoat potentially coming through. So now can relax a bit hopefully.

A few coats of plastidip seems to covers any marks, and if you aren't happy you can always peel it off.

chrisburns · 19-07-2012, 10:59 PM

Thats looks like a great job, plastidip seems to be very handy from what I have seen of it.

Heard of a guy I know here making a novel mod, now I have not seen them yet but when I do I'll take pics. Basically he has got the recaro bucket BMW performance seats and got the material used in the csl and has got them reupholstered so now he has reclining seats.
They look first class from what I have been told.

sydown · 20-07-2012, 10:49 AM

Hi, The seatbacks look amazing after applying plastidip!!

For future reference before I decide to do mine..

I take it you used the spray on plastidip as per the link below

http://www.plastidip.co.uk/eStore/in...e&pid=PDL-0090

Does the plastidip fill any scratches on the seat backs or does it just cover imperfections and they are still visible once the plastidip has been applied?

Thanks

0836whimper · 20-07-2012, 01:00 PM

That's the stuff. Also got some clearcoat in the same.

You can cover up deeper scratches by just putting more layers on plastidip on. In theory it takes 4 hrs to dry, but I put on several layers with about 25 mins between (checked it wasn't tacky to touch) and it covers up defects to the point where you wouldn't notice. You don't even need to worry to much about masking off, it's not paint and just peels off.

I can't comment on it's durability yet as the seats have only just gone back in the car, but it is relatively cheap, looks really good and must offer more protection than nothing. Plus as I say, you can always peel it off.

DIB17 · 20-07-2012, 01:13 PM

They look great Mark - brought the seat backs from near perfect to perfect condition!

Next up the rear seat centre section!?

0836whimper · 24-07-2012, 08:51 AM

Yes, think I'll do that. Also very prone to scuffs.

I am struggling with the clearcoat though, I can't get a nice finish on the replacement door sill strips I bought and have peeled it off again. Just ends up way too cloudy compared to the shiny natural finish (before they go milky…). So I'd hold fire on that one.

19-07-2012, 09:03 PM	#1
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20-07-2012, 01:13 PM	#6
DIB17 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Solihull Posts: 77 Casino cash: $5308	They look great Mark - brought the seat backs from near perfect to perfect condition! Next up the rear seat centre section!? __________________ Dave SG CSL

19-07-2012, 10:59 PM	#3
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	Thats looks like a great job, plastidip seems to be very handy from what I have seen of it. Heard of a guy I know here making a novel mod, now I have not seen them yet but when I do I'll take pics. Basically he has got the recaro bucket BMW performance seats and got the material used in the csl and has got them reupholstered so now he has reclining seats. They look first class from what I have been told.

20-07-2012, 10:49 AM	#4
sydown S3 - On the open road Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 104 Casino cash: $1926	Hi, The seatbacks look amazing after applying plastidip!! For future reference before I decide to do mine.. I take it you used the spray on plastidip as per the link below http://www.plastidip.co.uk/eStore/in...e&pid=PDL-0090 Does the plastidip fill any scratches on the seat backs or does it just cover imperfections and they are still visible once the plastidip has been applied? Thanks

20-07-2012, 01:00 PM	#5
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	That's the stuff. Also got some clearcoat in the same. You can cover up deeper scratches by just putting more layers on plastidip on. In theory it takes 4 hrs to dry, but I put on several layers with about 25 mins between (checked it wasn't tacky to touch) and it covers up defects to the point where you wouldn't notice. You don't even need to worry to much about masking off, it's not paint and just peels off. I can't comment on it's durability yet as the seats have only just gone back in the car, but it is relatively cheap, looks really good and must offer more protection than nothing. Plus as I say, you can always peel it off.

24-07-2012, 08:51 AM	#7
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	Yes, think I'll do that. Also very prone to scuffs. I am struggling with the clearcoat though, I can't get a nice finish on the replacement door sill strips I bought and have peeled it off again. Just ends up way too cloudy compared to the shiny natural finish (before they go milky…). So I'd hold fire on that one.