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Old 02-21-14 | 04:38 AM
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Default Rear seat trim repair

Hi everyone,

Anyone had this issue and if yes, how did you fix it?

I have the same problem on both sides... The faux leather from the rear seat trim developed some sort of a "blister".

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Old 02-21-14 | 07:21 AM
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Piece is wrapped so its a adhesive issue.
Old 02-21-14 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by IcEnPinKi
Piece is wrapped so its a adhesive issue.
Granted!

Any ideas on how to fix it?
Old 02-21-14 | 09:39 AM
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needle with glue?
Old 02-21-14 | 10:12 AM
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I have the same problem with my dash (search for Dash "Bubble"). I've gone to about 5 upholstery shops and no one is able to fix it. They say that with age the glue starts to fail and leads to the separation. They can only put more glue and try to tack it down, but 4 of the 5 places I went to said they won't do it b'c it's not a permanent fix and they don't want to do work they can't guarantee. I'm going to try some Stick 'n Seal glue specifically made for vinyl that was recommended by a guy at Home Depot and then use a pair of C-clamps and a short piece of wood to lock it down. Good luck with your fix, i can let you know how mine goes. I plan to attempt it today.

BTW 5th guy wants $150 and says he can repair it.

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Old 02-21-14 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ShawnOk
I have the same problem with my dash (search for Dash "Bubble"). I've gone to about 5 upholstery shops and no one is able to fix it. They say that with age the glue starts to fail and leads to the separation. They can only put more glue and try to tack it down, but 4 of the 5 places I went to said they won't do it b'c it's not a permanent fix and they don't want to do work they can't guarantee. I'm going to try some Stick 'n Seal glue specifically made for vinyl that was recommended by a guy at Home Depot and then use a pair of C-clamps and a short piece of wood to lock it down. Good luck with your fix, i can let you know how mine goes. I plan to attempt it today.

BTW 5th guy wants $150 and says he can repair it.
Heat from a hair dryer might be able to soften up adhesive and maybe re-activate it. Worth a try
Old 02-21-14 | 03:07 PM
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here's my update... and ya heat would also be a good attempt but be sure to protect the area and use a clamp or something to put even pressure on it. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ml#post8393584
Old 02-21-14 | 05:37 PM
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I have the exact same thing but on opposite side :/ in the summer it sticks back down but only for a little while.. need to fix it
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