How do I repair rip in seat?
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How do I repair rip in seat?
I just noticed that is a small rip in my backseat, how do I repair it? I don't know if there is a product out there that can repair it. Anyone have any ideas?
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well pretty much u need a leather repair kit...
what it does it melt/glue the two pieces together and then u dye it
i have not done it for my car yet but i've seen it at my mom's shop on leather jackets etc..
what it does it melt/glue the two pieces together and then u dye it
i have not done it for my car yet but i've seen it at my mom's shop on leather jackets etc..
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Yea, autozone, pepboys, places like that have the kit. I have used it before, it is very easy. I glued my friends gray leathers with it. And i did it at night so we didn't really bother matching the colors .It came out nice, and you really have to look for it to spot it.
It comes with a bunch of colors that you can mix to perfectly match your leather. Then you stick this mesh type of thing under the rip, glue it from the top and the mesh. Then you use the hot iron that is included, over a texture pad. The texture pad leaves a texture in the glue to better match your stock leather texture. Its great, and only costs like $15. Try it out. You can always to go get re-upholstered if you don't like the outcome.
It comes with a bunch of colors that you can mix to perfectly match your leather. Then you stick this mesh type of thing under the rip, glue it from the top and the mesh. Then you use the hot iron that is included, over a texture pad. The texture pad leaves a texture in the glue to better match your stock leather texture. Its great, and only costs like $15. Try it out. You can always to go get re-upholstered if you don't like the outcome.
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Unless you get this repair done from a really good professional... the repair will stand out and look bad. I had this happen with my old car and I tried one of those DIY kits.... not worth it.
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